Rubio backs NATO in Rome as US-Italy tensions simmer – POLITICO
According to Italian media, Rubio said he had not raised the issue of troop withdrawals directly with Meloni,…
US’s Rubio to visit Italy after Trump’s spats with Meloni, Pope Leo – POLITICO
The visit comes just weeks after Trump attacked Pope Leo over the Catholic leader’s anti-war rhetoric, calling him…
Trump turns against ‘unacceptable’ Meloni – POLITICO
ROME — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday branded Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as “unacceptable” and complained…
Italy’s opposition sees its chance to beat Meloni. But it needs a leader, and a plan. – POLITICO
Impromptu alliances Campaigning against Meloni’s judicial reforms was an easy rallying point for the opposition, as they could…
How to watch Italy’s referendum like a pro – POLITICO
In the 1990s, following the Mani Pulite (“Clean Hands”)corruption scandal that broke the Christian Democrats’ decades-long hold on…
Italy’s far-right League party splits as Salvini’s deputy quits – POLITICO
Vannacci led a faction of the party that had openly challenged policies of the governing coalition led by…
Italy bids to quell ICE furor before Winter Olympics – POLITICO
U.S. ambassador Tilman Fertitta was scheduled to meet Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi later Tuesday to clarify Olympics plans,…
Fraud scandal over Christmas cakes sinks Italy’s progressive glamour couple – POLITICO
By 2025, the controversy had shifted to criminal proceedings. Milan prosecutors incorporated the AGCM’s conclusions into their case,…
How the Italian right is weaponizing food – POLITICO
From carbonara to tiramisù, many beloved Italian classics are relatively recent creations, not much older than the culinary…
Italy’s leftist MEPs plot their escapes back home – POLITICO
But unlike Dumas’ hero, the MEPs are not seeking vengeance. They want a road back to political relevance. …
Italian cops probe porn site that targeted Meloni and female politicians – POLITICO
The photos were taken without consent from social media accounts, public sources and OnlyFans accounts, then doctored to…
A tennis superstar heals old Italian wounds – POLITICO
Monghini said she was drawn to Sinner’s elegance, his maturity and his dedication to hard work. “I spent…