More than 300 people arrested in huge Italian mob swoop

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ROME (Reuters) – Police have arrested 334 people in one of the largest anti-mob operations ever seen in Italy, highlighting the growing reach of the ‘Ndrangheta mafia, prosecutors said on Thursday. The ‘Ndrangheta is based in the southern region of … Read More

Italy Government on Verge of Collapse as Renzi Party Quits

 Ex-premier says Conte not doing enough to fix country’s issues  Resignation triggers crisis with no clear solution in sight The exit of junior coalition partner in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic deals a blow to Giuseppe Conte’s government. Matteo … Read More

Flooding in Sardinia leaves at least three people dead

At least three people have been killed by flooding on the Italian island of Sardinia, according to authorities and local media. In Bitti, a town in the province of Nuoro, streets were turned into rivers of mud that covered cars … Read More

France, Germany and Italy face major challenges in ICU capacity this winter

France, Germany, and Italy face major challenges in ICU capacity this winter and will exceed the first peak without further suppression measures. A new report from the Imperial College London COVID-19 Response Team, says the pandemic has placed enormous strain on … Read More

Italy Resumes Migrant Deportations

Migrants board the ‘MS GNV Azzurra’ quarantine ship which has has been sent on the Italian Pelagie Island of Lampedusa, Aug. 4, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic ROME – Twice-weekly charter flights of up to 80 people who Italian authorities … Read More

European countries face biggest economic hit from COVID-19: OECD

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Countries like Italy have taken a massive economic hit thanks to the coronavirus pandemic | Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images Spain, France, Italy, and UK stand to fare worst with the US also hit harder than average. Spain, France, Italy, … Read More

Migration issue opens rift in Italy’s coalition amid COVID-19 crisis

ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s coalition parties quarreled on Tuesday over a move to grant permits to irregular migrants working in farms and as carers, in a row that delayed the approval of a stimulus package for the coronavirus-hit economy. The … Read More

Could Italy tear Europe apart?

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Euroscepticism is running high as the EU abandons the beleaguered country to its pandemic fate. Europe is heading into its most severe economic crisis for decades. Its two biggest economies — Germany and France — are already in freefall. Germany … Read More

Italy closes ports to rescue ships, targeting migrants

The decree comes as the German-flagged vessel Alan Kurdi is currently in international waters of the coast of Libya with 150 shipwreck survivors Rome (CNN)Non-national migrant rescue ships will no longer be able to dock in Italy after the country … Read More

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