Italy

Country Italy
Capital Rome
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Italian

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the regional states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI established a Fascist dictatorship. His alliance with Nazi Germany led to Italy's defeat in World War II. A democratic republic replaced the monarchy in 1946 and economic revival followed. Italy was a charter member of NATO and the European Economic Community (EEC). It has been at the forefront of European economic and political unification, joining the Economic and Monetary Union in 1999. Persistent problems include illegal immigration, organized crime, corruption, high unemployment, sluggish economic growth, and the low incomes and technical standards of southern Italy compared with the prosperous north.

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Italy plan to process migrants in Albania dealt blow by EU Court - BBCItaly plan to process migrants in Albania dealt blow by EU Court  BBC

EU court questions Italy's 'safe country' list for migrants - DWEU court questions Italy's 'safe country' list for migrants  DW

EU court questions Italy's 'safe country' list underpinning Albania camps scheme - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesEU court questions Italy's 'safe country' list underpinning Albania camps scheme - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Fed-up Italian farmers set up mountain turnstiles to charge access to Instagram hot spots - CNNFed-up Italian farmers set up mountain turnstiles to charge access to Instagram hot spots  CNN

Who is Tilman Fertitta? Here's why US ambassador to Italy ditched Rome's Villa Tavern, stayed aboard $150mn superyacht - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesWho is Tilman Fertitta? Here's why US ambassador to Italy ditched Rome's Villa Tavern, stayed aboard $150mn superyacht - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

The India-Italy partnership as champions for the Global South and the Indo-Mediterranean - The Economic TimesThe India-Italy partnership as champions for the Global South and the Indo-Mediterranean  The Economic Times

Why Italy’s next cultural capital looks like a disaster zone - The EconomistWhy Italy’s next cultural capital looks like a disaster zone  The Economist

Italy praises Türkiye's cooperation in migration management | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahItaly praises Türkiye's cooperation in migration management | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Italy Fines Armani For 'Misleading Ethical' Statements - NDTVItaly Fines Armani For 'Misleading Ethical' Statements  NDTV

Holy See and Italy sign agreement for renewable energy plant - Vatican NewsHoly See and Italy sign agreement for renewable energy plant  Vatican News

Tata Motors to buy Italy's Iveco after defence unit disposal - ReutersTata Motors to buy Italy's Iveco after defence unit disposal  Reuters

After centuries, Italy might finally build a bridge to Sicily - The IndependentAfter centuries, Italy might finally build a bridge to Sicily  The Independent

Italy beat Slovenia to secure their first ever VNL podium - Volleyball WorldItaly beat Slovenia to secure their first ever VNL podium  Volleyball World

Italy's Ferragamo posts $66.1 mn H1 loss, revenues drop 9.4% - Fibre2FashionItaly's Ferragamo posts $66.1 mn H1 loss, revenues drop 9.4%  Fibre2Fashion

UAE, Jordan lead Gaza aid airdrop with France, Germany, Italy, and Spain - Business StandardUAE, Jordan lead Gaza aid airdrop with France, Germany, Italy, and Spain  Business Standard

Top EU court strikes a blow against Italy’s Albania migrant camps scheme - Al JazeeraTop EU court strikes a blow against Italy’s Albania migrant camps scheme  Al Jazeera

Citizenship Lost: How Giorgia Meloni Closed Italy’s Door to Millions - Fair ObserverCitizenship Lost: How Giorgia Meloni Closed Italy’s Door to Millions  Fair Observer

Osborne Clarke, record international revenues: €547.5 million. Italy evidences strong growth. - Osborne ClarkeOsborne Clarke, record international revenues: €547.5 million. Italy evidences strong growth.  Osborne Clarke

Italy antitrust fines Giorgio Armani 3.5 million euros for unfair commercial practices - ReutersItaly antitrust fines Giorgio Armani 3.5 million euros for unfair commercial practices  Reuters

Italy to begin air drops of aid into Gaza, minister says - France 24Italy to begin air drops of aid into Gaza, minister says  France 24

Italy summons Russian envoy after President put on ‘Russophobe’ list - The HinduItaly summons Russian envoy after President put on ‘Russophobe’ list  The Hindu

Press release - Carrefour announces the sale of Carrefour Italy to NewPrinces Group - Carrefour GroupPress release - Carrefour announces the sale of Carrefour Italy to NewPrinces Group  Carrefour Group

I quit my job, divorced my husband, and moved to Italy to retire. I miss my kids, but I'm happier and healthier here. - Business InsiderI quit my job, divorced my husband, and moved to Italy to retire. I miss my kids, but I'm happier and healthier here.  Business Insider

Italy to begin humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza on Aug. 9 - Anadolu AjansiItaly to begin humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza on Aug. 9  Anadolu Ajansi

Poland to outnumber UK, Germany, France, Italy in tanks by 2030 - Euronews.comPoland to outnumber UK, Germany, France, Italy in tanks by 2030  Euronews.com

Italy's new car sales down 5.11% in July - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewItaly's new car sales down 5.11% in July  Global Banking | Finance | Review

Meta faces Italian competition investigation over WhatsApp AI chatbot - ReutersMeta faces Italian competition investigation over WhatsApp AI chatbot  Reuters

First semifinal spot goes to Italy - Volleyball WorldFirst semifinal spot goes to Italy  Volleyball World

Mediterranean Migration Tops Agenda At Turkiye-Italy-Libya Summit In Istanbul - StratNews GlobalMediterranean Migration Tops Agenda At Turkiye-Italy-Libya Summit In Istanbul  StratNews Global

Shelter for Belarusian political refugees to open in Italy - TVP WorldShelter for Belarusian political refugees to open in Italy  TVP World

Italy’s new car sales down 5.11% in July By Reuters - Investing.comItaly’s new car sales down 5.11% in July By Reuters  Investing.com

Immigrant Workers in Italy Strike for a 40-Hour Week - JacobinImmigrant Workers in Italy Strike for a 40-Hour Week  Jacobin

Italy to begin Gaza air drops: foreign minister - The New ArabItaly to begin Gaza air drops: foreign minister  The New Arab

Italy's new car sales down 5.11% in July - ReutersItaly's new car sales down 5.11% in July  Reuters

Credit Agricole's 'tortoise' strategy pays off in Italy's M&A contest - ReutersCredit Agricole's 'tortoise' strategy pays off in Italy's M&A contest  Reuters

'The village will die' - Italy looks for answers to decline in number of babies - BBC'The village will die' - Italy looks for answers to decline in number of babies  BBC

Italy's new car sales down 5.11% in July - TradingViewItaly's new car sales down 5.11% in July  TradingView

Meta faces antitrust investigation in Italy for embedding AI in WhatsApp: Here's what happened - MintMeta faces antitrust investigation in Italy for embedding AI in WhatsApp: Here's what happened  Mint

Eight West Nile Virus Fatalities Confirmed in Italy in 2025 - Vax-Before-TravelEight West Nile Virus Fatalities Confirmed in Italy in 2025  Vax-Before-Travel

Italy and Eritrea Strengthen Bilateral Ties with New Plan of Action - Eritrea Ministry Of InformationItaly and Eritrea Strengthen Bilateral Ties with New Plan of Action  Eritrea Ministry Of Information

Türkiye, Libya, Italy: A new axis emerging in the Mediterranean? - Türkiye TodayTürkiye, Libya, Italy: A new axis emerging in the Mediterranean?  Türkiye Today

Schengen visa crackdown on Indians: Germany, France, Italy reject several visa applicants - Business TodaySchengen visa crackdown on Indians: Germany, France, Italy reject several visa applicants  Business Today

Maximum shock with Nico Paz, the news comes from Italy: tension at the Bernabéu - e-noticies.catMaximum shock with Nico Paz, the news comes from Italy: tension at the Bernabéu  e-noticies.cat

This Underwater Sculpture Garden Protects Italian Fishing Grounds - NPRThis Underwater Sculpture Garden Protects Italian Fishing Grounds  NPR

Poland’s Tourism Soars as Wizz Air Introduces Direct Flights to Spain, Italy, Estonia, and Portugal from Kraków and Katowice - Travel And Tour WorldPoland’s Tourism Soars as Wizz Air Introduces Direct Flights to Spain, Italy, Estonia, and Portugal from Kraków and Katowice  Travel And Tour World

Portugal, Greece, France, Spain, Italy, And Germany Each Offer Unique Hidden Gems Where Domestic Travelers Go For Coastal Beauty, Mountain Air, And Cultural Riches Without The British Crowds - Travel And Tour WorldPortugal, Greece, France, Spain, Italy, And Germany Each Offer Unique Hidden Gems Where Domestic Travelers Go For Coastal Beauty, Mountain Air, And Cultural Riches Without The British Crowds  Travel And Tour World

EU court rules against Italy on Albania migrant camps scheme - ReutersEU court rules against Italy on Albania migrant camps scheme  Reuters

Italy golden visa: Fastest EU access, no stay needed, citizenship-by-investment option for wealthy Indians - Business TodayItaly golden visa: Fastest EU access, no stay needed, citizenship-by-investment option for wealthy Indians  Business Today

UAE, Jordan lead airdrop operation of humanitarian aid in Gaza alongside France, Germany, Italy and Spain - The TribuneUAE, Jordan lead airdrop operation of humanitarian aid in Gaza alongside France, Germany, Italy and Spain  The Tribune

Tata Motors To Acquire Italy Truckmaker Iveco For Over Rs 33,000 Crore In All-Cash Deal - NDTV ProfitTata Motors To Acquire Italy Truckmaker Iveco For Over Rs 33,000 Crore In All-Cash Deal  NDTV Profit

Italy’s President, Ministers listed among the Kremlin’s “Russophobes” - Decode39Italy’s President, Ministers listed among the Kremlin’s “Russophobes”  Decode39

Hundreds evacuated after series of rockfalls in Italy’s Brenta Dolomites - theguardian.comHundreds evacuated after series of rockfalls in Italy’s Brenta Dolomites  theguardian.com

Poland to have more tanks than UK, Germany, France and Italy combined after signing new K2 deal - Notes From PolandPoland to have more tanks than UK, Germany, France and Italy combined after signing new K2 deal  Notes From Poland

I realized I'm not happy living in Florida. So we're moving to a small town in Italy, where life moves at a better pace. - Business InsiderI realized I'm not happy living in Florida. So we're moving to a small town in Italy, where life moves at a better pace.  Business Insider

Report – Inter Milan Could Move For Italy U21 Star If Germany International Leaves For Premier League - Yahoo SportsReport – Inter Milan Could Move For Italy U21 Star If Germany International Leaves For Premier League  Yahoo Sports

Over 700 doctors, nurses in Italy declare hunger strike in solidarity with Gaza residents - ABNA EnglishOver 700 doctors, nurses in Italy declare hunger strike in solidarity with Gaza residents  ABNA English

Italy’s biggest LNG terminal poised for capacity upgrade - Offshore-Energy.bizItaly’s biggest LNG terminal poised for capacity upgrade  Offshore-Energy.biz

Anaergia and Bioenerys partner to boost bioenergy production in Italy - World Bio Market InsightsAnaergia and Bioenerys partner to boost bioenergy production in Italy  World Bio Market Insights

Italy continue at the top with third VNL title - FIVBItaly continue at the top with third VNL title  FIVB

Germany, Italy block EU plan to exclude Israel from innovation fund - JNS.orgGermany, Italy block EU plan to exclude Israel from innovation fund  JNS.org

Italy’s lower house unanimously backs defence pact with India - Decode39Italy’s lower house unanimously backs defence pact with India  Decode39

Mediobanca says Italy's competition authority won't investigate Banca Generali bid - TradingViewMediobanca says Italy's competition authority won't investigate Banca Generali bid  TradingView

Fact check: Has Italy just passed an anti-LGBT surrogacy law? - Euronews.comFact check: Has Italy just passed an anti-LGBT surrogacy law?  Euronews.com

Italy says Meta may be violating law with AI in WhatsApp - theregister.comItaly says Meta may be violating law with AI in WhatsApp  theregister.com

UniCredit presence in Russia poses sanctions risk, Italy FinMin says - ReutersUniCredit presence in Russia poses sanctions risk, Italy FinMin says  Reuters

India's Tata Motors to acquire Italy's Iveco for $4.4 billion | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahIndia's Tata Motors to acquire Italy's Iveco for $4.4 billion | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

FountainVest to buy major stake in Italy's EuroGroup Laminations - ReutersFountainVest to buy major stake in Italy's EuroGroup Laminations  Reuters

Italy to begin Gaza air drops: foreign minister - The Local ItalyItaly to begin Gaza air drops: foreign minister  The Local Italy

Italy's Banco BPM looking at potential merger and acquisition deals, CEO says - ReutersItaly's Banco BPM looking at potential merger and acquisition deals, CEO says  Reuters

Analysis-Credit Agricole's 'tortoise' strategy pays off in Italy's M&A contest - Yahoo FinanceAnalysis-Credit Agricole's 'tortoise' strategy pays off in Italy's M&A contest  Yahoo Finance

Prime Minister of Italy calls on the President - PIBPrime Minister of Italy calls on the President  PIB

Italy Summons Russian Ambassador Over ‘Russophobe’ and ‘Hate Speech’ List - The Moscow TimesItaly Summons Russian Ambassador Over ‘Russophobe’ and ‘Hate Speech’ List  The Moscow Times

An Italy Travel Expert's Perfect Itinerary for a Luxe Girls Trip to Rome - Yahoo HomeAn Italy Travel Expert's Perfect Itinerary for a Luxe Girls Trip to Rome  Yahoo Home

Italy’s Sara Curtis Swims 24.41 to Break Her Own National Record in the 50 Free - SwimSwamItaly’s Sara Curtis Swims 24.41 to Break Her Own National Record in the 50 Free  SwimSwam

EU court rebukes Italy over migrant transfers to Albania - Euronews.comEU court rebukes Italy over migrant transfers to Albania  Euronews.com

Jewish father attacked by mob at Italian service station | Italy - theguardian.comJewish father attacked by mob at Italian service station | Italy  theguardian.com

Italy flags interest in tapping EU SAFE fund for defence - ReutersItaly flags interest in tapping EU SAFE fund for defence  Reuters

France Joins Italy, Spain, And Netherlands As UK Issues New Travel Advisory Warning Of Passport Stamp Checks - Travel And Tour WorldFrance Joins Italy, Spain, And Netherlands As UK Issues New Travel Advisory Warning Of Passport Stamp Checks  Travel And Tour World

Italy creates AI assistant to help Italians assess landslide risks - ReutersItaly creates AI assistant to help Italians assess landslide risks  Reuters

Want Italy's best food? Head to its national parks - BBCWant Italy's best food? Head to its national parks  BBC

Italy's new car sales down 5.11% in July - Yahoo.coItaly's new car sales down 5.11% in July  Yahoo.co

EU's top court limits Italy's fast-track return of rejected asylum seekers - africanews.comEU's top court limits Italy's fast-track return of rejected asylum seekers  africanews.com

Italy's opposition warns against involving SpaceX in satellite update - ReutersItaly's opposition warns against involving SpaceX in satellite update  Reuters

Italy summons Russian ambassador over 'Russophobe' list naming president - ReutersItaly summons Russian ambassador over 'Russophobe' list naming president  Reuters

Italy: EU Court ruling on ‘safe countries of origin’ is a heavy blow to Italy-Albania migration deal - Amnesty InternationalItaly: EU Court ruling on ‘safe countries of origin’ is a heavy blow to Italy-Albania migration deal  Amnesty International

In Meloni's Italy, left-wing parties struggle - Times of IndiaIn Meloni's Italy, left-wing parties struggle  Times of India

Italy praises Türkiye's role in curbing irregular migration - TRT GlobalItaly praises Türkiye's role in curbing irregular migration  TRT Global

Barbie Fashion Designers Killed in Car Accident in Italy - WWDBarbie Fashion Designers Killed in Car Accident in Italy  WWD

Turkey, Italy and Libya hold talks in Istanbul - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Turkey, Italy and Libya hold talks in Istanbul  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Invites Fans to Experience a Taste of the Sweet Life with All-New ‘Passport to Italy’ Doughnuts - Krispy KremeInvites Fans to Experience a Taste of the Sweet Life with All-New ‘Passport to Italy’ Doughnuts  Krispy Kreme

Italy to fulfil ancient Roman ambition with bridge to Sicily - The IndependentItaly to fulfil ancient Roman ambition with bridge to Sicily  The Independent

I moved to Italy for my dream job and then lost it. Now that I'm back in the US, I'm even more motivated to return. - Business InsiderI moved to Italy for my dream job and then lost it. Now that I'm back in the US, I'm even more motivated to return.  Business Insider

Colorado 4-H members tour Italy and France - The New Falcon HeraldColorado 4-H members tour Italy and France  The New Falcon Herald

Italy's economy unexpectedly shrinks in second quarter amid trade uncertainty - ReutersItaly's economy unexpectedly shrinks in second quarter amid trade uncertainty  Reuters

Italy, Turkey, Libya hold summit as Meloni prioritizes migration: What to know - AL-MonitorItaly, Turkey, Libya hold summit as Meloni prioritizes migration: What to know  AL-Monitor

Italy expects to clear Sicily bridge project next week - ReutersItaly expects to clear Sicily bridge project next week  Reuters

HOW TRUMP’S TARIFFS THREATEN ITALY’S BELOVED WINES - ForbesHOW TRUMP’S TARIFFS THREATEN ITALY’S BELOVED WINES  Forbes

The 15 best things to do in Verona, Italy - Lonely PlanetThe 15 best things to do in Verona, Italy  Lonely Planet

Court limits Italy’s fast-track return of rejected asylum seekers to ‘safe’ countries - AP NewsCourt limits Italy’s fast-track return of rejected asylum seekers to ‘safe’ countries  AP News

Italy back in the final with a dominant performance - Volleyball WorldItaly back in the final with a dominant performance  Volleyball World

Italy's Meloni says it's a 'positive' trade deal was reached, calls for clarity - ReutersItaly's Meloni says it's a 'positive' trade deal was reached, calls for clarity  Reuters

Tesla car registrations in Italy fall for third straight month - Investing.comTesla car registrations in Italy fall for third straight month  Investing.com