Dozens injured after 4.7 earthquake jolts Naples and triggers landslides Italy’s civil protection minister, Nello Musumeci, urged caution and warned that the volcanic activity was not yet over The Independent UK · Aug 1
EU to hold urgent meeting of interior ministers on Tuesday over Ceuta crisis Divisions remain in the bloc over mass crossing of migrants into Spanish territory in north Africa The Guardian - UK · Aug 1
Ceuta migrant crisis sparks strong reactions from all over Europe "We will not yield an inch", "a failure of EU's migration policies", "demagoguery": the migrant crisis in Ceuta has sparked strong reactions from EU countries and political figures. Some are calling for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone, others call these "instrumental attacks". Euronews · Aug 1
Could the EU kick Spain out of the Schengen area over the Ceuta crisis? Italy reintroduced air and maritime border controls, while Finland and Denmark ask for full suspension of the free-movement rules for Spain. The European Commission has to trigger the procedure, a move which does not appear imminent. Euronews · Aug 1
Italy suspends Schengen border rule after Ceuta migrant crisis — what it means The Italian government said the decision was taken after thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco. Although Spain later said most of those who entered had voluntarily returned, Rome argued that the crisis exposed the need for tighter border controls. Unlike neighbouring countries, Italy does not share a… The Times of India · Aug 1
4.7-magnitude earthquake hits Italy; buildings damaged, four injured A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the volcanic Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields) area near the southern Italian city of Naples on Friday, injuring four people, damaging buildings and churches. It also triggered power outages that disrupted train and metro services. The Times of India · Aug 1
Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush Spain reported reversing a large migrant influx into its Ceuta enclave. Most of the over fifty thousand people have already returned voluntarily to Morocco. Moroccan forces used batons and tear gas to manage crowds at the border gates. The incident caused division in Europe, with Italy suspending Schengen arrangements with… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Italy suspends EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta crisis Italy has suspended Schengen border-free travel with Spain for one month. This action follows a significant migrant influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The Italian government also agreed with Paris to enhance border controls. Critics view this move as a symbolic gesture for domestic political gain. The Economic Times · Jul 31
Franco Baresi obituary Italian footballer who captained AC Milan for 15 of his 20 seasons, a period of unprecedented success for the club The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain Italy's decision to temporarily reintroduce Schengen border checks for travellers arriving from Spain was prompted by concerns over the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Euronews · Jul 31
At least 57 people die as tens of thousands cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco Pedro Sánchez decries ‘violation of territorial integrity’ as other EU countries criticise Madrid over incident The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
More than 48,000 migrants return to Morocco after thousands cross border into Spain Spain said on Friday it had largely reversed a surge of migrants into its North African enclave of Ceuta, with 48,000 of the people who crossed from Morocco by land and sea already returning voluntarily. France 24 · Jul 31
Franco Baresi, the immaculate defender who defined a legendary era of Italian football The AC Milan legend, who has passed away at the age of 66, was a one-club man who changed the game and brought a touch of class to the meanest defences The Independent UK · Jul 31
These Are The Most Spectacular Car Museums Let’s take a look at the most beautiful car museums to visit in Italy and abroad Motor1 · Jul 31
The Times of India · Jul 31 In 2003, Italy began building 78 movable gates to protect Venice from exceptionally high tides; after 17 years of construction and testing, the barriers were shown to work Venice's MOSE flood barrier system protects the historic city from high tides. Engineers designed 78 movable gates to safeguard the lagoon from Adriatic Sea flooding. Construction began in 2003 and the system became operational after many years. The barriers successfully prevented widespread flooding during a major high-tide event in 2020.…
Euronews · Jul 31 Is the Ceuta crisis the biggest single illegal border crossing ever into the EU? The massive migrant influx that began on Thursday could be the largest irregular crossing attempt into the EU in such a short period of time.
Euronews · Jul 31 Summer 2026: Ferragosto brings 17.5m tourists to Italy and €9bn in direct spend Latest forecasts for the August bank holiday say 17.5 million tourists will visit Italy, spending €9 billion. But how do Italians travel, and where do visitors come from and how much do they spend?
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Adani Airports advances in race to buy Italy's Catania airport stake: Report Adani Airport Holdings has reached the second bidding round for Italy's Catania airport. Ten global operators and investors are competing for a majority stake in the airport. Catania airport is Sicily's largest and Italy's fifth busiest by passenger traffic. The privatization process began in 2022 with Mediobanca as advisor. The…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 31 AC Milan, Italy Legend Franco Baresi Dies Aged 66 Baresi is widely hailed as one of the greatest defenders of all time.
FourFourTwo · Jul 31 Paolo Maldini leads tributes to 'greatest footballer' Franco Baresi after Milan and Italy legend dies aged 66 One of the all-time great Franco Baresi has passed away, his former club have confirmed
Euronews · Jul 31 Farewell Franco Baresi: Milan mourns an icon, world football loses a legend Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31 AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66 Former AC Milan and Italy defender Baresi has died aged 66.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Italy says it’s temporarily suspending EU Schengen arrangement with Spain after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta – as it happened The measure will impact people travelling by plane or boat between the two countries
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Franco Baresi, legendary AC Milan and Italy defender, dies aged 66 The death of the three-time Champions League winning defender and World Cup champion was announced on Friday morning, with AC Milan in mourning
Euronews · Jul 31 Retirement ages today vs the future: How long will Europeans work? The retirement age in the EU will rise from 64.7 to 66.7 years for men and from 64 to 66.6 years for women by the late 2060s.