#Italy

Italy Probes Potential Russian Involvement in Milan Riots: Government Requests Report on Foreign Provocateurs

Politics 10/22/2026, 00:42

Italian authorities are probing potential Russian and external involvement in Milan riots. Meloni’s government has requested a report on the role of foreign provocateurs.

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"Romans Discover Ukrainian Cuisine for the First Time": How a Ukrainian Restaurateur Conquered Italy with TikTok and Borscht

Culture 10/20/2026, 10:52

Ukrainian restaurateur Mykola Oleksiv, who has lived in Italy for over 20 years, opened a second "Anastasia" restaurant in Rome. In half a year, 40% of the guests are Italians, and humorous kitchen videos have garnered millions of TikTok views.

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271 Detained in Milan on Second Day of Protests as Demonstrators Smash and Loot Shops

Politics 10/19/2026, 19:16

271 people were detained in Milan on the second day of protests as participants rioted and looted Decathlon, Arc'teryx, and Vodafone shops. Meloni condemned the violence and called a cabinet meeting.

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AC Milan Edges Atalanta in a Thriller: 3-0 Lead Turns into Nervous 3-2 Victory in Serie A Round 7

Sports 10/18/2026, 21:51

AC Milan earned a hard-fought 3-2 home win over Atalanta in the seventh round of Serie A. The hosts led 3-0 before Atalanta fought back with two goals, keeping the tension alive until the final whistle.

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"Ukraine will never be able to win": Italy's Defense Minister redefines Kyiv's victory

Politics 10/18/2026, 15:43

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated in a BBC interview that Ukraine cannot defeat Russia in the sense of a total military rout. According to him, Kyiv's true victory will be the withdrawal of Russian troops, the end of bombings, and a free future for the country.

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Italy Expands Investigation into Activist Torture: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz Among Targets

Politics 10/18/2026, 11:18

On October 16, the Rome prosecutor's office expanded its investigation into torture and sexual violence against Gaza aid convoy activists: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and 12 other officials are on the suspect list. Israel denies the allegations.

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Italian Restaurant Serves Guests 'Fried Air': What the Dish Actually Consists Of

Culture 10/18/2026, 10:11

The Feva restaurant in Castelfranco Veneto serves guests a complimentary 'fried air' starter made of tapioca, fried in oil and treated with ozone. The dish is served on cotton candy in the shape of a cloud with vegan sesame mayonnaise.

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Villa Oleandra: How an 18th-Century Lake Como Villa Became George Clooney's Main Residence

Culture 10/17/2026, 18:03

Hollywood actor George Clooney has owned Villa Oleandra on Lake Como since 2002. The 18th-century estate with 25 rooms is valued at over $100 million today.

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Italy and Spain Agree to Lift Mutual Border Controls

Politics 10/17/2026, 12:11

Italy and Spain have agreed to lift mutual border controls introduced following migration disputes. The leaders of both nations finalized steps to restore free movement within the EU.

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Meloni Exposes Trump's Error in "Diesel Deal" with Putin

Politics 10/14/2026, 13:03

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that Trump's "diesel deal" with Putin is a risky mistake that will not solve the fuel crisis and will undermine Euro-Atlantic unity.

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Pope Leo XIV Announces Upcoming Lung Surgery After Discovery of Small Nodule

Health 10/11/2026, 21:12

Pope Leo XIV announced on October 11, 2026, an upcoming surgery to remove a small lung nodule detected at an early stage. The pontiff remains in good spirits, and the Vatican expects his quick recovery ahead of a November trip to Latin America.

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Italy Creates Hystrix 40 ADS Air Defense System by Bringing Naval Guns Ashore

Technology 10/03/2026, 14:53

Leonardo has developed the Hystrix 40 ADS mobile air defense system by mounting a Marlin 40 naval gun on an Iveco chassis to counter drones and missiles.

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Friendly Fire Incident During NATO Exercises in Latvia Leaves Italian Soldiers Injured

Incidents 09/26/2026, 00:59

A friendly fire incident during NATO exercises at the Adazi range in Latvia resulted in four Italian soldiers being wounded after a Dardo vehicle fired on another.

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Damiano David and Dove Cameron Got Married in Montalcino: First Details of the Ceremony

Culture 09/25/2026, 03:52

Italian musician Damiano David and American actress Dove Cameron held a civil wedding in Montalcino on September 24, 2026. The couple appeared in white outfits and kissed in front of their fans.

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From slurping ramen to late-night dinners in Spain: 8 countries where table manners will surprise a Ukrainian

Culture 09/22/2026, 22:38

The XAB.info editorial team has gathered unusual table etiquette rules from eight countries — from slurping ramen in Japan to late-night dinners in Spain. We break down which gestures at the table are considered a compliment and which are a rude violation.

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Meloni: Russian provocations are a sign of Kremlin nervousness, Italy will not change its course of supporting Ukraine

Politics 09/17/2026, 14:51

Italian PM Meloni called Russian provocations a sign of Kremlin nervousness and confirmed the unchanged course of Rome in supporting Ukraine, in parallel with the secret approval of a new weapons package.

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Tajani urged Zelensky to involve the entire EU in peace initiatives, not just France and Germany

Politics 09/10/2026, 03:59

Italian Foreign Minister Tajani urged Zelensky to involve the entire EU in peace initiatives, not just France and Germany, stating that small closed groups would not yield results.

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Italy Overtakes the UK for the First Time in Job Ads Stating Salaries, but Most EU Countries Missed the Deadline for New Rules

Economy 09/09/2026, 08:42

Italy has overtaken the UK for the first time in the share of job ads with a stated salary — 61% versus 60%. At the same time, most EU countries failed to transpose the Pay Transparency Directive by the 7 June 2026 deadline.

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