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Solar surge across Europe sees projects power ahead in Spain, France and Italy
TotalEnergies’ Guillena solar power plant, one of five projects in a solar cluster near Seville in Spain Photo: TotalEnergies TotalEnergies commissions its largest solar power plant cluster in Europe Located near Seville in south-west Spain, the...

How Poland’s new conservative President, a Trump ally, may upend its EU relations
Karol Nawrocki, a 42-year-old historian and political newcomer, narrowly won Poland’s presidency on Monday (June 2). Backed by the nationalist-conservative Law and Justice Party (PiS), he defeated centrist rival Rafał Trzaskowski, with 50.89 per...

Guerini takes over as Cooperatives Europe President
Giuseppe Guerini from Italy has been elected the new president of Cooperatives Europe. The election took place during the General Assembly in Antalya, Türkiye, from June 1 to 3, 2025. Guerini has vast experience in the cooperative movement. He has...

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) shakes hands with France's President Emmanuel Macron in Rome

Italy’s vote on who gets to be Italian
Insaf Dimassi arrived in Italy from her native Tunisia in 1997 at the age of only nine months, reuniting with her migrant worker father. She thrived in the Italian education system — graduating from a demanding scientific high school — and was...

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s lavish Italian wedding venue revealed: Here’s what we know
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancee Lauren Sanchez are set to tie the knot this month in Venice, Italy. Now a new online report suggests that the couple has finalised the venue for their wedding. As reported by Daily Mail, Bezos and Sanchez...

Hundreds of public figures in Italy: "In support of Israel, against the hunt for Jews"
Hundreds of intellectuals, journalists, former politicians, and public figures have signed a petition condemning the wave of antisemitic and anti-Israel protests in Italy, marking a powerful and meaningful show of support for Israel, at a time...

Little country surrounded by Italy has no airport and just 34,000 residents
Fancy visiting a country within a country? You’re in the right place (Picture: Getty Images) Europe is full of wonder. From the continent’s highest capital, only accessible through France or Spain, to an airport that drops you in three countries...

Italy’s national day: SAPM attends celebrations
ISLAMABAD: Fahd Haroon, Minister of State/Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital Media, attended the celebration marking the National Day of the Italian Republic this evening at the Embassy of Italy in Islamabad. The event, hosted by...

limehome expands through hotel takeovers and conversions in Italy, Spain and Germany
limehome strengthens its market presence by adding several hotel assets across Europe. Multiple hotel properties in A-cities, including Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, completed or nearly completed. MUNICH – limehome, Europe’s leading...

We demand that Russia respond to our document on ending war – Ukraine's foreign minister
Andrii Sybiha. Photo: Getty Images Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has stated that Russia has still not responded to the document outlining Ukraine's vision for ending the war. Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter) Quote: "Russia has not...

'Most underrated city' in Italy just as good as Rome and Florence but without crowds
An often-overlooked city, hailed as a "Second Bethlehem" and boasting a World Heritage Site, offers a tranquil exploration free from the hustle of crowds. Nestled in the heart of southern Italy's Basilicata region, this city's unique layout...

Trump says deal with Xi 'extremely hard' as steel tariffs double
Donald Trump said Wednesday it was "extremely hard" to reach a deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as the EU claimed momentum in its own trade talks with Washington even as the US president doubled global metal tariffs. Trump's latest trade moves...

Italy's PM, French president hold talks in Rome
ROME, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and the two leaders held bilateral talks on various issues, including trade, and relationships with the United States, according to...

Embassy marks Italian Republic Day
THE Italian Embassy in Bahrain hosted a reception to mark the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic. Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister Nawaf Al Maawda, Sustainable Development Minister and Bahrain Economic Development Board chief...
Union Minister Goyal, Israel’s Economy Minister Barkat discuss diversifying trade basket, fostering innovation
Paris [France], June 4 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Israel's Minister of Economy Nir Barkat in Paris on Tuesday (local time). The discussions focused on diversifying the trade basket, fostering innovation,...

World News | Union Minister Goyal, Israel's Economy Minister Barkat Discuss Diversifying Trade Basket, Fostering Innovation
Paris [France], June 4 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Israel's Minister of Economy Nir Barkat in Paris on Tuesday (local time). The discussions focused on diversifying the trade basket, fostering innovation,...

Italy's PM Meloni hosts Macron in Rome for 'turning point' s...
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will host France's President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday in talks seen as an attempt to ease tensions after years of strained relations and recent jibes between the European leaders. The far-right Italian prime...

Italy And Georgia Agree On Mutual Recognition Of National Driving Licenses
Italy and Georgia have reached an agreement on the mutual recognition and exchange of national driving licenses. This development was announced during the recent visit to Rome by Georgian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgi Zurabashvili,...

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) shakes hands with France's President Emmanuel Macron in Rome
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