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Who can vote in Italy’s local elections?

Elaine Allaby - elaine.allaby@thelocal.com Published: 22 May, 2026 CET. Updated: Mon 25 May 2026 09:34 CET The entrance to a polling station in Milan. Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP. With municipal elections underway in hundreds of Italian towns and cities, including Venice, here’s what to know about how the system works and who can

Italy’s leaders visit victims of Modena car-ramming, stabbing attacks

The attacks carried out by 31-year-old Salim El Khoudri appear related ‘to a situation of psychiatric distress’, according to Italy’s interior minister. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella have visited victims of car-ramming and stabbing attacks on the main shopping street of the northern city of Modena. At about 4:30pm local time

Italy’s Consob Tightens Net on AI-Fueled Scams With Fresh Website Bans

Italy’s financial markets regulator, Consob, has ordered access to 12 websites to be blocked for offering financial services and investment products without proper authorization. The action forms part of its ongoing efforts to combat online financial fraud.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)The order includes Elite-Flows Limited...

Italy’s mosquito season has started: So how do you keep them at bay?

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Italy’s ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic legend Zanardi dies

Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday. Zanardi was one of his country's most loved and respected sportsmen, credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy. In a statement issued through the charity

World Cup: Italy’s Sports Minister Dismisses Calls To Replace Iran

Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi has dismissed a suggestion of Italy replacing Iran at the World Cup, calling it “not appropriate.” US special envoy for global partnerships, Paolo Zampolli, appointed by Donald Trump, reportedly raised the issue with the President and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. In a statement to Sky News, Abodi said, “Italy’s possible

Italy’s ITA boosts direct Asia flights amid war in Middle East

AFP - news@thelocal.it Published: 21 Apr, 2026 CET. Updated: Tue 21 Apr 2026 17:22 CET An Ita Airways airplane lands at Milan Linate airport northern Italy, on April 7, 2026. Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP. Italian flagship airline ITA Airways said on Tuesday it was increasing direct flights to India and Thailand this August

Italy’s Meloni suggests pausing EU spending rules over Iran war

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday the European Union should ease spending rules as it did during Covid if the Iran war and the resulting energy shock worsens. "If the Middle East crisis were to experience a new escalation, we should seriously consider the issue of a European response not dissimilar in the

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