Italy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reported the circulation of fake photos of her online. She called deepfakes a dangerous tool for manipulation.
Catherine will visit Italy on May 13-14 to study early childhood education methods. This marks her first official trip abroad since announcing her remission.
The jury resigned due to Russia's return to the exhibition, and the EU is threatening to cut funding. According to AFP, the Russian pavilion will not be open to the public.
In 2025, EU countries issued over 620,000 visas to Russians, which is 10. 2% more than last year. France, Italy, and Spain granted the highest number of permits.
Berlin urges the US to engage in negotiations after Trump's threats to increase auto tariffs from 15% to 25%. This could lead to billions in losses for Germany.
According to the insider, the deal with the Italian coach is currently being finalized.
Meloni disagrees with Trump's plan to withdraw US troops due to the stance on Iran. Italy has always fulfilled its obligations to the Alliance and NATO.
The announcement of the US troop withdrawal from Germany forced EU leaders to discuss defense independence. In Yerevan, they also coordinated actions regarding Ukraine.
Marco Rubio will meet with the Pope and the Italian government to thaw relations. The trip takes place against the backdrop of sharp statements by Donald Trump addressed to the parties.
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59. Death occurred on May 1, surrounded by family and close friends.
The Polish Prime Minister called the internal disintegration of the alliance the main threat to the West. This came following US decisions to reduce its military presence in Europe.
In the first quarter of 2026, over 2. 8 million new cars were sold in the EU. Germany emerged as the market leader, while the fewest vehicles were registered in Malta.
The US President plans to withdraw American troops from Germany following a conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The Pentagon and NATO allies were not warned about this decision.
The US President is considering troop reductions in Italy and Spain due to NATO's refusal to assist in the war against Iran. Trump criticized the allies for their lack of support.
The international jury of the 2026 Venice Biennale has resigned. The reason was a demand to exclude Russia and Israel from the competition due to ICC allegations.
The Ministry of Defense added that Zhumadilov will lead CORPUS during the first year. Subsequently, the chairmanship will be held on a rotational basis by unanimous decision of the participants.
Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels of a humanitarian flotilla in international waters near Crete. 175 activists were detained and are being transported to Israel.
Italy has filed a lawsuit in a Swiss court over the fire in Crans-Montana that killed 41 people. Rome is demanding compensation for the rescue operation conducted.
Italy's Ministry of Culture is investigating the Biennale due to Russia's admission to the 2026 exhibition. The EU is threatening to cancel two million euros in funding for the event.
Zelenskyy has appointed the Ambassador to Belgium, Yaroslav Melnyk, as the representative to Luxembourg concurrently. Previously, the diplomat headed the Ukrainian mission in Italy.
The Italian government has approved the extradition of Xu Jiawei, whom the US accuses of cyberattacks. He is suspected of stealing COVID-19 research for the benefit of China.
Partners will channel €100 million through the Energy Support Fund for winter preparations, announced at the "Energy Ramstein". They agreed to seek additional €829 million and thanked partner countries.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Italy has reported cases of aggression and discrimination against people with Ukrainian flags during the Liberation Day march. The diplomatic mission called such actions unacceptable.
Ukraine and Latvia have signed an agreement on mutual recognition of driver's licenses without exams. This is the sixth such agreement, important for Ukrainians abroad due to the war.
US Declared Neutrality on Falkland Islands Amid Argentina-UK Dispute. Spanish PM Sanchez Emphasized the Reliability of Madrid as a NATO Member Despite Trump Threats.
Ryanair to close Berlin airport base on October 24 due to planned 10% charge increase. Passenger traffic to drop from 4.5 million to 2.2 million in 2027.
There are no provisions in NATO's founding treaty for expelling countries. The US is dissatisfied with Spain's refusal to provide bases for attacks on Iranian targets.
On May 15, 2026, the Liver Onco 2026 conference will be held in Kyiv with the participation of experts from the EU and the USA. Specialists will discuss new methods of treating liver tumors.
The US does not plan to ban Iranian athletes from participating in the World Cup. The proposal to replace Iran with the Italian national team remains merely an initiative.
The EU is halting exhibition funding due to the admission of the Russian pavilion. Organizers have 30 days to provide an explanation to save the agreement.