Sources: Rai News
At least 110 people are injured during extreme hailstorms in Veneto, Italy. 2023-07-20
Two people die and over 100 more are rescued as a boat carrying migrants runs aground in southern Italy. 2022-05-6
The Italian Council of Ministers approves the extension of the COVID-19 state of emergency until March 31 and also rules that travellers from other EU countries must present a negative swab test prior to departure due to the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant. 2021-12-14
The Philippines bans entry to flights from Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Additionally, the entry of fully vaccinated foreign nationals from green-list countries that was expected to begin on December 1 is temporarily suspended. 2021-11-28
In Rome, Italy, demonstrators protesting against the country's COVID-19 restrictions, notably the extension of the Green Pass, clash with police, and the demonstrations turn into riots. 2021-10-9
Tunisia receives 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Italy. 2021-08-1
The number of confirmed cases in Italy climbs to 15,113, while the death toll rose to 1,016. 2020-03-12
Ernesto Fazzalari, Italy's second most-wanted fugitive and member of 'Ndrangheta, is arrested by the Carabinieri near Molochio in Calabria, Southern Italy, after two decades on the run. Interior Minister Angelino Alfano described Fazzalari as "one of the most important fugitives and a leading underworld figure". 2016-06-26
Italy's Court of Cassation overturns the acquittals of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito in the murder of Meredith Kercher and orders a retrial. However, Knox, who returned home immediately upon release, is not expected to be there as the U.S. tends not to extradite its citizens to face legal action. 2013-03-26
German authorities find horse meat in lasagne sold in Germany, as in Italy further tests will be conducted soon. 2013-02-14