ROME – The Irish government has nominated former EU commissioner Phil Hogan to run as Ireland’s candidate in the contest to choose the next FAO director-general, said the Irish Independent, setting up a showdown with Rome as both countries lobby to secure EU backing for their respective candidates.
Loren Le Quesne
ROME – Italy’s government was set to seek parliamentary approval on Thursday to allow the United States to use two Italian military bases, deploy a naval vessel to Cyrpus and provide anti-missile assistance to Gulf states caught up in the conflict with Iran, according to parliamentary sources.
5 Mar 2026
Camilla Tucci
ABRUZZO-- 'Family in the woods" may return to Australia after being persecuted by the Italian state for living off the grid in Abruzzo with their children but the local community are stepping in with financial support to try and make it possible for them to stay on the peninsula, according to a report by il Fatto Quotidiano.
5 Mar 2026
Loren Le Quesne
ROME - Four Gulf states have urgently requested advanced air defence systems from Italy; including the Franco-Italian SAMP/T battery, amid escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US, Italian officials confirmed.
4 Mar 2026
Camilla Tucci
ROME--A small protest gathered on Monday outside the U.S Embassy on the Via Veneto over the attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel that began on Saturday. The protest was a mix of Italians, Iranians and other nationalities.
Protesters condemned the assassination of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei, holding up pictures of the fallen leader and Iranian flags as part of the demonstration. The protesters called the attacks unjustified and expressed solidarity with Iran.
3 Mar 2026
INSIDER NEWSDESK
2 Mar 2026
Loren Le Quesne
2 Mar 2026
Camilla Tucci
2 Mar 2026
Mattia Bortali
27 Feb 2026
JAN FILIPOWICZ
27 Feb 2026