Milan is the first major Italian city to place strong restrictions on where people can smoke outside. Cue the discontent.
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Italian Judges Block Meloni’s Plan to Hold Asylum Seekers in Albania
It was the third ruling against the policy of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government by a court, which ruled against the transfers pending a review next month by an E.U. court.
Citizenship by Birthright? By Bloodline? Migration Is Complicating Both.
In a world where people are more mobile than ever, nations are struggling to recalibrate who can be a citizen.
Giorgia Meloni Investigated for Italy’s Release of Libyan War Crimes Suspect
The Italian prime minister announced the investigation on social media, saying, “I cannot be blackmailed.”
Italy Begins Shipping Migrants to Albania, Reviving Stalled Program
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s first attempt to have asylum seekers held for assessment overseas was immediately blocked by judges. Now another is underway.
Italy Arrested a Libyan Wanted for Crimes Against Humanity. Then It Sent Him Home.
The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa.
Amanda Knox Slander Conviction Is Upheld by Italy’s Highest Court
An American who was convicted and later acquitted of the 2007 murder of her British housemate, Ms. Knox was found guilty of falsely accusing someone else of the crime.
Italian Reporter’s Ordeal in Iranian Prison: ‘I Was Trapped in a Game’
Cecilia Sala found herself in the middle of Iran’s hostage diplomacy.
Lifestyles of the Rich and Ancient: Some in Pompeii Even Had a Home Spa
Hot, warm and cold baths in a recently uncovered villa offer a new glimpse of life in the city before it was smothered by tons of volcanic fragments.
Musk Said to Have Intervened to Help Free Italian Jailed in Iran
The Italian journalist was released soon after Elon Musk met with an Iranian ambassador, officials in Iran said. So was an Iranian detained in Italy who was wanted by the U.S.