Italy News

Spain19 Aug 2019 17:58 GMT

On standoff's 18th day, Open Arms calls Spanish offer to allow ship disembark at port 1,000km away 'incomprehensible'.

Spain18 Aug 2019 15:48 GMT

Open Arms says conditions for 107 migrants on board too dire to make 6-day journey to the Spanish port.

Europe17 Aug 2019 20:16 GMT

Far-right minister buckles to pressure and allows 27 unaccompanied children to disembark from refugee rescue vessel.

Humanitarian crises15 Aug 2019 18:18 GMT

Matteo Salvini's bid for power may have backfired, along with his anti-migrant policies.

Italy15 Aug 2019 02:52 GMT

Far-right interior minister announces swift appeal of ruling as rescue ship hopes to reach Italian waters by Thursday.

Europe14 Aug 2019 18:25 GMT

A year after 43 people died in the collapse of the Morandi bridge, political leaders join relatives to pay respects.

Italy14 Aug 2019 07:43 GMT

As Italy jolts further right, a late reporter who warned against Islam and Muslims is viewed as a prescient figure.

Italy13 Aug 2019 18:44 GMT

The populist League leader Matteo Salvini had sought an immediate vote of no confidence in the government.

Europe13 Aug 2019 17:42 GMT

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini promises to prevent two vessels from entering Italian ports.

Italy12 Aug 2019 19:15 GMT

Party chiefs fail to agree on a date to hold confidence vote in government after Matteo Salvini sparked fresh crisis.

Europe09 Aug 2019 19:30 GMT

Italy braces for snap election in autumn that could move the country further to the right.

Europe09 Aug 2019 03:56 GMT

Opinion polls suggest interior minister's far-right League party could prevail in new elections and govern the country.

AJ Impact08 Aug 2019 20:37 GMT

The country is close to finalising a $400m agreement that will support its exports through the Gulf.