El-Sisi pardons Egyptian researcher Patrick Zaki and lawyer Patrick Zaki had been sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday after being accused of spreading ‘false news’. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023
Italian prosecutors open an investigation after Placebo frontman calls Meloni a fascist, reports say Prosecutors in Turin have reportedly opened an investigation after the lead singer of British band Placebo insulted Premier Giorgia Meloni during a July 11 concert The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Despite EU-Tunisia deal, Black refugees pushed out ‘at gunpoint’ The EU has promised Tunisia $280m in aid. But on the country’s frontiers, refugees and migrants are still stranded. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023
What is behind the EU-Tunisia deal on migration? The crossing through the Central Mediterranean to the EU is the most active route this year, border agency Frontex says. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2023
Tunisia and EU sign pact to fight illegal immigration The European Union has signed a "strategic" pact with President Kais Saied to stem the flow of migration to Europe, as well as promoting economic development and renewable energy. Radio France Internationale · Jul 17, 2023
Tunisia and EU finalise deal on migration Brussels and Tunis sign ‘strategic partnership’ agreement that aims to combat human traffickers, boost economic ties. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2023
Europe is surging rightwards. But, as Britain has shown, the populist tide will start to ebb From Austria to Italy, Sweden to Spain, the far right is gaining ground. But ultimately, people want security and fairness, not regressive policies The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023
After two years of real progress on climate, a European ‘greenlash’ is brewing Opposition to the green agenda is growing – and the populist right is latching on to it, says Nathalie Tocci of the Italian Institute of International Affairs The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023
‘It’s absurd’: Italy’s judiciary in power struggle with far-right government Magistrates under fire amid controversial inquiries involving leading figures in Meloni coalition The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 498 of the invasion US set to announce new weapons aid package for Ukraine; Kyiv and Moscow urged to stop using cluster munitions; at least five killed in strike on Lviv The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war live: six die in missile strike on Lviv – as it happened US reportedly considering sending cluster munitions banned by most of world under treaty US, Russia and Ukraine did not sign The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023
‘Our worst predictions are coming true’: Italy’s left faces identity crisis as the right sweeps to power A dynamic new leader of the Democratic party was supposed to stop the rot. But now all of Tuscany may turn blue The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023
How Europe’s far right is marching steadily into the mainstream Whether in Italy, Spain, France or Finland, parties that were once outcasts are fast gaining respectability – and power The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023
LIVE: Macron sets out plans for climate solidarity and fighting poverty President Emmanuel Macron will discuss ecological transition and the fight against poverty in an interview on Friday on RFI, France 24 and France Info from the Palais Brongniart in Paris, venue of the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact. Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2023 Macron and Meloni mend fences with show of unity over Ukraine, migrant crises French President Emmanuel Macron and the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emerged from talks on Tuesday at the Elysée Palace to underline their backing for Ukrainian resistance to Russia's invasion and highlight a palpable sense of unity over ways to halt flows of migrants fro North Africa.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Italians pursuing parenthood via surrogates abroad could face prosecution under proposed law Italy’s lawmakers are debating a bill that would make it a crime for Italian citizens to try to become parents through a surrogate’s pregnancy abroad, even in countries where the practice is legal
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Italy's Meloni and France's Macron are meeting in Paris following a spat over migration policies Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to mark the improvement of relations between the two countries after their latest dispute over migration issues
Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2023 Migration casts shadow over talks between Macron and Italian PM Meloni French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Paris for the first time since she was elected last year. On the agenda are the war in Ukraine, NATO and bilateral relations, but the visit comes as France and Italy have clashed over migration issues.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023 ‘He was a tremendous man’: will Berlusconi’s party still get the votes without him? In Milano 2, the swish housing estate that launched a scandal-ridden career, residents are still grateful to the former PM. Whether they will vote for Forza Italia is a different matter
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023 Musk courts EU leaders as Twitter’s future hangs in the balance On Thursday, Elon Musk strode into the Palazzo Chigi in central Rome for a visit with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Wine, hugs and small talk were exchanged over the course of several long meetings, but the billionaire refrained from making any promises – or letting any details slip about…
Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2023 Italy bids farewell to Silvio Berlusconi, but remains in his shadow Italy held a national day of mourning for Silvio Berlusconi, the billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving prime minister since Mussolini, after his death this week. Thousands turned out for his state funeral – but the country is far from united on the man who remade Italian politics in…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023 Death of Berlusconi turns spotlight on to fortune he left behind Billionaire had an estimated wealth of $7.4bn and left no indication of who would take over after his death
The Week · Jun 15, 2023 Silvio Berlusconi’s death triggers real-life Succession drama The death of Silvio Berlusconi this week brought an abrupt and unexpected end to predictions of a Hollywood-esque comeback for the media tycoon-turned-political leader.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 14, 2023 Thousands turn out for funeral of divisive former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi Thousands of people turned out for the funeral of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berluscon toi bid him farewell in Milan on Wednesday at a state funeral for the controversial billionaire.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2023 Thousands applaud Berlusconi at send-off as day of mourning divides Italy Supporters wave flags outside Milan Cathedral but critics says ex-prime minister should not be ‘beatified’