Italy

EU finance ministers form a fast-track group on capital markets union

WORLD & POLITICS GERMANY

Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain agreed to push ahead together on harmonising EU capital-market rules and accelerating work on the capital markets and savings-and-investment unions.

Italy orders Meta to suspend WhatsApp chatbot ban policy

LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY ITALY

Italy ordered Meta to suspend its WhatsApp policy banning rival AI chatbots, citing anti-competitive risks. The European Commission is also investigating.

Italy fines Ryanair over €255 million for abusing dominant market position

LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY ITALY

Italy fined Ryanair €255 million for abusing dominance by restricting travel agency bookings from 2023 to 2025. Ryanair will appeal.

Italy adds ‘femicide’ to the criminal code to curb violence against women

ITALY

Italy's parliament has officially classified femicide as a crime, imposing life imprisonment for offenders. This move is seen as a significant step in combating violence against women.

Avalanche in Italy kills five including father and daughter

ITALY

An avalanche in Italy's Dolomite mountains killed five climbers, including a father and his 17-year-old daughter. This tragedy highlights the dangers of late-afternoon climbing in unpredictable conditions.

Scientists map Italy’s entire coast to guide seagrass and marine recovery

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT ITALY

Italy has initiated a comprehensive mapping of its coastline to protect and restore Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, crucial for marine biodiversity and carbon sequestration. This effort is vital for reversing ecological damage and achieving global conservation targets.

Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martínez involved in car accident that kills an 81-year-old man

ITALY

Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martínez was involved in a car accident that resulted in the death of an 81-year-old man. This incident raises concerns about road safety and the impact of sudden health issues on vulnerable road users.

Understanding the True Romans: A Historical Insight

ITALY

Michael Kulikowski delves into the complexities of Roman identity, challenging the traditional narratives and exploring the diverse, multicultural nature of ancient Rome. The article examines how our perceptions of Romans have been shaped over time and suggests a more nuanced understanding of their society.

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