Italy on the brink of chaos: mass protests spiral out of control

Mass protests in Italy have escalated into unrest across the country, with police deploying tear gas and water cannons in several cities, according to Italian media. On Friday, the nation saw simultaneous anti-war marches and demonstrations against rising prices. In Rome, 100,000 people took to the streets.

Italy has not supplied weapons to Ukraine for nearly a year

Rome has not sent military aid to Kyiv since December 2025. 

Police conduct over 150 searches in Italy's Milan, 20 other cities ahead of protests

Italian police conducted more than 150 searches Saturday in Milan and 20 other cities, mainly in the Lombardy region, as part of an investigation into clashes during demonstrations last weekend, ANSA news agency reported.

Spain and Italy agreed not to extend mutual controls at ports and airports

Spain and Italy have agreed not to extend the mutual controls at ports and airports that were introduced in the context of the migration crisis in Ceuta, the newspaper El País reported.

Blockades of roads and ports by truck drivers have disrupted food deliveries in Italy

In Italy, protests by truck drivers have disrupted transport infrastructure and the supply of goods, as by Il Fatto Quotidiano reports.

Four Italian troops injured during NATO drills in Latvia

Four Italian military personnel have been injured during NATO exercises at the Adazi training ground in Latvia, according to the Italian Defense Ministry.

Italian Ministry of Defense has denied the report by El Mundo regarding a potential Russian drone attack on Spain, France, and Italy

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto dismissed a report claiming that the CIA had informed the leadership of Spain, France, and Italy that Russia was preparing provocations in those countries using UAVs concealed in container ships.

China issues a firm warning to Italy and the EU

Beijing lodged a formal protest with Rome and the European Union over the visit to Italy by Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, a proponent of "Taiwan independence", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Friday.

Italian deputy PM calls for return to Russian energy imports

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has called on the EU to resume imports of Russian oil and gas, arguing that the bloc should prioritize energy security.

Four airports in Italy impose restrictions on refuelling

Four Italian airports have introduced restrictions on refuelling due to the limited availability of fuel, according to L’Unione Sarda.

Italy urges EU to list IRGC as ‘terrorist organization’

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Monday urged the EU to list Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organization” following a deadly crackdown on mass protests.

Italy arrests vessel carrying metal for alleged violation of anti-Russian sanctions

A ship with a cargo of metal, presumably from Russia, has been arrested in the southern Italian port of Brindisi, according to ANSA news agency, which broadcast a video showing the financial guard and customs officials boarding the ship arrested in accordance with the measures provided for in cases of violations of EU sanctions against Russia.

Italian parliament approves aid to Ukraine until year-end

 The lower chamber of Italy’s parliament approved the bill to extend the country's aid to the Kiev government, which is mostly about military supplies, until December 31, 2025, the ANSA news agency reported.

Austria to Purchase 12 Fighter Jets in Cooperation with Italy

Austria will purchase 12 Leonardo M-346FA fighter jets as part of cooperation with Italy, the Austrian Ministry of Defense announced.

Italian Coastguard Vessel Picks Up Migrants from Albania to Transfer Them to Italy

An Italian coastguard vessel collected migrants held in reception centers in Albania on Saturday to transfer them to Italy, after a court ruling dealt a blow to Rome's plans to house migrants picked up at sea outside the EU.

Italy Imposes "Strict Restrictions" on Arms Exports to Israel - Giorgia Meloni

 Italy has imposed the strictest restrictions among its allies on arms exports to Israel, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.

Italy's Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini Faces A Potential 6-Year Prison Sentence in Migration Trial

 Italian prosecutors on Saturday requested a six-year prison sentence for right-wing League leader Matteo Salvini for his decision to prevent more than 100 migrants from landing in Italy when he was interior minister in 2019.

Italy will never waver in decision to support Ukraine, PM Meloni says

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday that Italy would never waver in its support for Ukraine, and that the current stalemate in the war showed that the Western response to Russia's invasion of its neighbour was the right one.

The Italian ambassador summoned to the Russian FM due to the illegal entry of Italian journalists into the Kursk region

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Italian Ambassador Cecilia Piccioni due to the illegal entry of Italian journalists into the Kursk region to cover the attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 

Italy opens controversial migrant centres in Albania

Italy, which receives the most migrant arrivals in the European Union, is partially outsourcing the challenge from today, as it opens the first of two planned camps in neighboring Albania.