After briefly holding Carles Puigdemont on a Spanish arrest warrant, Italian authorities released him, and he left the country on Monday.
Author: Gaia Pianigiani and Emma Bubola
Italy Requires Covid Green Pass for Most Workers
The new mandate that workers be able to show proof of vaccination, immunity or a recent negative test by mid-October is one of the most sweeping in Europe.
Italy’s Government to Ban Cruise Ships From Venice
In a landmark move, Italy’s cabinet on Tuesday declared the lagoon a national monument and banned large cruise ships from entering starting Aug. 1.
When the Mafia Serves Coffee in the Courthouse
Investigators in a small southern Italian city say they discovered a criminal network that expanded all the way to a cafe at the judicial building.
A Giant of Europe Prepares to Head Italy’s New Unity Government
Mario Draghi presented his cabinet to Italy’s president on Friday, all but assuring that he will become prime minister at a precarious moment for the country and the European Union.
As Coronavirus Reappears in Italy, Migrants Become a Target for Politicians
Right-wing politicians say migrants threaten Italy by bringing Covid-19 with them, even as official data shows “minimal” effect from new arrivals.