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Albanian police arrested an Italian citizen for stealing an Audi Q5 in Tirana after the owner briefly stepped out of the vehicle, which had been left running.
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Albanian police arrested an Italian citizen for stealing an Audi Q5 in Tirana after the owner briefly stepped out of the vehicle, which had been left running.

Croatian authorities are investigating a 53-year-old Italian national accused of filming naked children at a swimming pool in Istria. The suspect reportedly used a stopwatch while recording the minors at a local camp.

A man's body was discovered in the Sava River near Sveta Nedelja, while another body, identified as an Italian national, was found near Novalja. These discoveries occurred amidst rescue operations in the Pag archipelago where three people were saved.

An earthquake has struck Indonesia, with approximately 500 Italian nationals reported to be on the affected island of Flores, though local authorities have not reported any tourist fatalities in Labuan Bajo.

The UK government has sent a 'shock letter' to a 33-year-old Italian, revoking his permanent residency status previously granted after Brexit. This is reportedly not an isolated incident, with around a hundred families facing similar issues.

Greece's financial crime authority and coast guard intercepted a chartered leisure boat off Skopelos carrying Italian nationals, seizing an €800,000 haul of red coral. Investigators are now searching for the smuggling ring's Italy-based recipients, while marine biologists warn of potential long-term recovery for the coral.

A 20-year-old Italian national was found unconscious and later died after being pulled from the sea at Klotzani beach in Malia, Crete, in the early morning hours.

Andrea Pirlo will not become the Italian national football coach due to his sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm. This decision has also led to speculation about Paolo Maldini's resignation from the FIGC.

Invitalia, the Italian national agency for inward investment and economic development, has reported a profit of 9.16 million euros for its 2025 fiscal year, as approved by its assembly.

The 30-year-old daughter of Italian coach Silvija Baldini has passed away, bringing immense grief to his family. Baldini, 67, is the current coach of the Italian national team.

The Italian National Social Security Institute (INPS) has reported that the average retirement age for private-sector workers has increased by over seven years since 1995. Additionally, non-EU nationals now constitute one in seven of Italy's workforce.
Goalkeeper Giovanni Daffara, 21, is reportedly joining Parma from Juventus in a €6 million deal following his first call-up to the Italian national team.
The Italian National Magistrates Association (ANM) has raised an alarm, stating that a new collegiate preliminary investigation judge (GIP) provision risks causing enormous damage and slowing down urgent precautionary measures, especially for mafia and 'red code' crimes, warning of potential 'paralysis'.
It has been a disastrous few years for the Italian national team. After failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, the Azzurri were eliminated in the round of 16 by Switzerland as defending Euro…

Another Italian contractor, identified as Alex Pineschi, has been killed in Ukraine. This incident marks the death of an Italian national in the ongoing conflict.

Two Italian nationals have each been fined €15,000 for smuggling rare birds of prey and other animals through the Netherlands....

Dutch authorities have identified Ilenia Panzolini, a 45-year-old Italian national, as the woman murdered in Amsterdam-Oost two weeks ago. Her husband is considered a suspect in the case.

Croatian authorities have launched an investigation against an Italian national, two Croats, and a company for allegedly causing an explosion in Čazma a year ago that resulted in the deaths of three workers due to negligence of safety regulations.

The bodies of 18 wolves were discovered in an Italian national park within a week, with evidence suggesting they were all poisoned. Authorities in the Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise National Park are investigating the mass deaths.

Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit has advised the Italian national team to return to its traditional defensive DNA, suggesting that the 'tiki-taka' style of play is not suitable for everyone.

A verbal dispute has erupted between coach Antonio Conte and club president Aurelio De Laurentiis regarding the role of the Italian national team coach, with Conte's contract and the Football Federation race at stake.

Five individuals, including two minors and an Italian national, were arrested in Skopje, North Macedonia, after police found and seized marijuana from them.

The Italian National Press Federation has issued a statement announcing a strike on March 27, 2026, which will result in news websites not being updated on Friday and newspapers not being available on Saturday.

A column discusses the Italian national football team's chances and potential key players for qualifying for the upcoming World Cup.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 6 - The Italian government is keeping dialogue open with Tehran as part of efforts to bring about an end to the new war in the Middle East, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday. Rome temporarily moved its diplomatic contingent in Tehran to Baku on Thursday, when all the Italian nationals in Iran who wanted to leave the country were taken to Azerbaijan too "Maintaining diplomatic contact is important," Tajani said after an online meeting with amb...

The Brazilian forward, son of former Milan striker Neymar Sr., has joined the Serie A club and qualifies for Italy’s national team through his mother’s citizenship.

Migration data reveals a notable increase in Italian nationals relocating to Cyprus, challenging traditional expatriate demographics and reflecting broader socioeconomic realignments in the Mediterranean.

A 23-year-old Italian national started a fire on Lungomare beach in Pula last night, which he extinguished when police arrived.

The Italian National Cybersecurity Agency has issued an alert regarding a new scam on LinkedIn where professionals are lured into fake job interviews, during which a malicious link is sent to steal their credentials.

The appointment of Diana Bianchedi as the head of the Italian national football team delegation, announced by FIGC president Giovanni Malagò, has sparked a controversy and a dispute between CONI and FIGC.

A 15-year-old Italian national has been detained in Malta for 70 days on charges of causing a bomb hoax at his school, with Italian authorities closely monitoring the case.
Italian football legend Andrea Pirlo was reportedly set to become the Italian national team coach but lost the opportunity due to his role as an ambassador for a Russian betting company, affecting other legends as well.

Andrea Pirlo is reportedly no longer a candidate for the Italian national team coach position due to his contract with a Russian betting provider.

The Italian National Social Security Institute (INPS) has reported that new pensions for women will be 30% lower than those for men in the first half of 2026. This highlights a significant gender disparity in future pension benefits.

The Italian National Social Security Institute (INPS) has updated operational rules to simplify loans for pensioners, allowing direct deductions of up to one-fifth of their pension.

Rai, the Italian national public broadcasting company, has been officially confirmed as the broadcaster for the Latin Grammy awards in November, an event set to celebrate Italian music and talent.

The death toll from last week's twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen, with at least 16 Italian nationals now confirmed among the over 1,700 fatalities. Reports from affected areas describe widespread building collapses, while investigations suggest that corruption in construction and risky terrain contributed to the scale of the tragedy.

Legendary 'Azzurri' captain Paolo Maldini is reportedly a serious candidate for a high-ranking position, possibly technical director, within the Italian national football team.

The Italian National Archives have published historical documents online from the Santo Stefano prison, including a 1930 request concerning Sandro Pertini and records related to the anarchist Gaetano Bresci. These documents offer insights into Italy's past.
Antonio Conte confirmed his departure from Napoli after two years, during which he led the team to a Serie A title, making him a leading candidate for the Italian national team job.

Recent reports from Istat, the Italian National Institute of Statistics, reveal a concerning picture of growing social inequalities in Italy, particularly highlighting the downward social mobility of young people. The reports emphasize the urgent need for Italy to invest in human capital, including its youth and immigrant populations, to address these issues.

The Italian national football team's defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup qualifiers has led to widespread disappointment and is projected to cause a significant economic loss of €1.5 billion, alongside a fall in GDP and rising unemployment.

The Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat) emphasized its independent role in coordinating public finance data, adhering to European Union regulations and timelines for validation processes.

Eighteen wolves have been discovered dead within an Italian national park over a short period, leading authorities to suspect mass poisoning as the cause. Investigations are underway into the mysterious deaths in the protected area.

A Bacoor court in the Philippines has issued arrest warrants for an Italian national and two Filipino co-accused on charges of serious illegal detention and large-scale illegal recruitment. These are non-bailable offenses.
The Italian national football team has missed out on World Cup qualification for the third consecutive time after a penalty shootout defeat.

The Italian National Youth Council has introduced a new online portal aimed at promoting financial literacy and awareness regarding supplementary pensions, particularly for young people facing discontinuous careers and lower average salaries.
The Italian national football team, historically a formidable force, is facing significant struggles in its World Cup qualifying campaign, putting the Azzurri in danger of missing their third straight FIFA tournament.

A wild camera in Italy's Castelporziano National Park recorded a red fox preying on and eating a wolf pup, marking the first time such behavior has been documented.

(ANSA) - BUENOS AIRES, 04 MAR - Italy and Argentina have signed a memorandum of understanding on health with the aim of deepening the convergence between the two universal public health systems. This was reported in a note specifying that the agreement was signed on the sidelines of an institutional mission by the Italian National Institute of Health (ISS) to Buenos Aires as part of the Italy-Argentina Action Plan 2025-2030. The delegation, led by its president, Prof. Rocco Bellantone, and ac...

Sarah Eti Castellani traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina to support the Italian national team during their crucial World Cup qualifying match against Bosnia.

The Italian national football federation has formally withdrawn its backing of FIFA President Gianni Infantino following controversies surrounding the World Cup bidding process. The move isolates Infantino as several member associations question his leadership.

Four priceless Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Sicily during an Italian national holiday. Thieves bypassed alarm systems to carry out the heist.

The final patient injured in the Crans-Montana avalanche, an Italian national, has been discharged from a Milan hospital. This marks the full recovery and release of all victims hospitalized after the incident.

Ahead of the European Championships, coach Velasco has given books, ranging from Hemingway to Andre Agassi's autobiography, to the Italian women's national volleyball team.

A coral smuggling ring, primarily composed of Italian nationals, has been uncovered in Skopelos, Greece, with authorities seizing cargo valued at €800,000. The group was reportedly diving with oxygen tanks to illegally harvest corals.

Police in Sisak-Moslavina County, Croatia, have arrested a Serbian national and an Italian national on suspicion of smuggling migrants through Croatian territory.

Details have emerged regarding Pep Guardiola's significantly higher salary demands for the Italian national team coaching role, reportedly 13 times more than Andrea Pirlo's annual salary of 1.5 million euros.

According to recent reports, legendary Paolo Maldini has taken initial steps towards bringing Pep Guardiola as the new coach for the Italian national team, including a direct meeting in Barcelona.

An Italian article reflects on Paolo Maldini's illustrious career, highlighting his dedication to AC Milan as captain and his time with the Italian national team.

Croatian police have arrested six suspected drug traffickers, including British and Italian nationals, in a spectacular operation on the island of Pag, dismantling another drug dealing chain.

A powerful earthquake has struck Venezuela, causing damage to the Italian embassy in Caracas and prompting searches for the 120,000 Italian nationals residing in the country, with many losing their homes.

Claudia Gandin from the Italian National Institute of Health states that one in four road accidents is caused by alcohol, emphasizing that the type of drink is irrelevant as alcohol remains a toxic and dangerous substance.

A delegation from Netval, the Italian national association for research valorization, is on a mission to Mexico to foster scientific cooperation between the two countries.
A decision by Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation has recognized the retroactive right of citizens to claim Italian nationality without the previous time limit, boosting the efforts of Brazilian descendants of Italians seeking citizenship.

Five Italian nationals, including a student researcher and the boat captain/diving instructor, died in a diving accident in the Maldives' Vaavu Atoll, where a weather warning had been issued. Search efforts are ongoing for some of the victims' bodies.

Rino Gattuso resigned from the Italian national team's coaching staff after their failure to qualify for the FIFA2026 World Cup and is now a free agent, with his name circulating for potential coaching positions in Serie A.

Authorities are investigating the deaths of 18 wolves found in an Italian national park, with poisoning strongly suspected as the cause. The incident has raised concerns among conservationists and the public.

Silvia Salis, who reclaimed Genoa for the Left, is now reportedly aiming for national politics, potentially challenging Giorgia Meloni.

A former Italian national team player has praised Antonio Conte, highlighting his leadership skills and rigorous training methods as key to restoring the struggling team to its former glory.
The Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat) has projected that the population at risk of poverty in Italy will decrease to 22.6% by 2025.

Italian national team players reportedly reacted to Bosnia and Herzegovina advancing to the play-off final instead of Wales, suggesting BiH would be an easier opponent for a World Cup spot. Their comments have caused a stir.

The Italian National Federation of the Press (FNSI) has issued a union statement outlining reasons for a strike on March 27, 2026, to renew the national press contract.

Italy is set to change a citizenship rule established in 1861, which has historically determined Italian nationality based on parentage, potentially impacting those hoping to return to their ancestral country.
Sandro Tonali encouraged the Italian national team to focus on the positives as they prepare for their World Cup play-off campaign, citing Gennaro Gattuso as his biggest inspiration.