Tag: italy
Italian Far Right Proposes Banning the Islamic Veil
It also proposes up to two years in prison and fines of 30,000 euros for those who force others to wear such garments. On Monday, the far-right Italian party League, which is part of Giorgia Meloni’s governing coalition, introduced a bill seeking to ban the public use of Islamic veils and impose prison sentences on […]
January 20, 2025
Venezuela Asks the Netherlands, France and Italy to Reduce Their Diplomatic Representation
The decision is a response to their interference in internal affairs. On Tuesday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil requested that the Netherlands, France, and Italy limit the number of accredited diplomats in their embassies within 48 hours. RELATED: Venezuelan Armed Forces Reject Uribe’s Request for International Military Intervention “In response to the hostile conduct […]
January 14, 2025
Western Foreign Affairs Ministers to Discuss Syrian Transition in Rome
Their meeting coincides with the one-month anniversary of the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. On Thursday, the foreign affairs ministers of Italy, the U.S., France, the United Kingdom, and Germany will meet in Rome to discuss the transition in Syria. RELATED: Israel’s Water Resource Control in Syria: A Growing Concern At this meeting, which coincides […]
January 7, 2025
Pope Francis: Stop Colonizing People With Weapons!
‘The issue of debt is linked to peace and the black market for arms… Let’s work for disarmament’, the Pope said. On Thursday, Pope Francis urged an end to “colonizing peoples with arms” and called for support for an international campaign aimed at forgiving the “unsustainable and unjust” public debts of certain nations. RELATED: Israeli […]
December 26, 2024
Italian PM Meloni Is Concerned About the EU-MERCOSUR Trade Agreement
The European Union finalized a deal with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss the concerns of Italian farmers regarding the agreement between the European Union and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR). RELATED: Greenpeace Warns of Environmental Impacts from […]
December 20, 2024
Italian Police Crack Down on Students Protesting Against Genocide in Gaza
They reject ‘the war economy’ imposed by Giorgia Meloni’s ‘reactionary and militaristic’ administration. On Friday, police clashed with Italian students protesting in Turin during a general strike against the policies of far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. RELATED: France, Germany and Italy Call on the EU to Act Quickly to Prevent Economic Decline “We are against […]
December 13, 2024
Doctors Without Borders To Return To The Mediterranean Despite Italian Laws
Since 2021, the humanitarian ship Geo Barents has rescued 12,675 people in 190 operations. On Friday, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced it will return to the Mediterranean sean to continue saving the lives of migrants. However, it will do so with a smaller ship to combat what it calls “illegitimate rules imposed by the Italian […]
December 13, 2024
Italians Protest Against Gender-Based Violence
‘Disarm the Patriarchy’ is the slogan to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On Monday, November 25, Italians will commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, with demonstrations in cities such as Bologna, Milan, Pisa and Turin. RELATED: Argentina’s Vote Against Women’s Rights Sparks Outrage The […]
November 25, 2024
France, Germany and Italy Call on the EU to Act Quickly to Prevent Economic Decline
Trump’s election as president should serve as a wake-up call for Europe to prioritise its own interests, Italian minister Urso said. On Friday, the economy ministers of France, Germany, and Italy called for joint action by the European Union to bolster competitiveness against the United States and China. RELATED: Moldova: Citizens Approve Their Country’s Entry […]
November 22, 2024
Italy’s Medical Staff Strike for More Healthcare Funding
The medical unions argue that the investments are insufficient as a percentage of the country’s gross domestic product. On Wednesday, doctors and nurses in Italy’s public healthcare system staged a 24-hour strike, calling for better pay and increased investment in the National Health System (NHS). RELATED: Trump Taps Robert F. Kennedy To Lead Health and […]