Peter srinivasan

Rome — President Sergio Mattarella has said he hopes ongoing negotiations over Ukraine "bring results", speaking after a working breakfast at the Quirinale Palace with his Estonian counterpart, Alar Karis, on Monday.

The two heads of state covered a wide brief in their talks: European integration, common defence, the war in Gaza and relations with Israel, migration, and inevitably the war in Ukraine, now well into its fourth year. Italy's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, also took part in the meeting.

9 Sep 2026
Michael LaPointe

 ODESA-Roberto Armaroli is a third-generation Italian restaurateur, training chefs and the only Italian chef certifying Italian restaurants in Ukraine. Quickly adapting his restaurant to the Russian invasion in 2022 and surviving drone attacks on trains has only added to his success and experience.

8 Sep 2026
Peter srinivasan

Rome — Prosecutors in Genoa have opened a manslaughter investigation following the death of Stefano Sappracone, 43, a co-driver killed on Sunday morning during the "Due Valli" special stage of the Val d'Aveto Rally.

Public prosecutor Valentina Terrile is expected to order an autopsy within the next few hours, alongside technical assessments of the vehicle and the circumstances of the crash. The car involved has already been seized by investigators.

7 Sep 2026
Michael LaPointe

MONZA-The Automobile Club of Italy, (ACI) blue team introduced Capolavoro, a new high-end travel brand at the Friday Formula One practice at Monza, with previous track champion Damon Hill.

 Capolavoro was created specifically to develop this type of premium offering, combining motorsports, culture, the local territory and the Italian lifestyle for exclusive clients.

5 Sep 2026
Peter srinivasan

Rome — A fresh divide has emerged within Italy’s governing coalition after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warned that Russia could attempt to influence Italy’s next general election, while fellow Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini rejected what he described as growing “anti Russian anxiety”.

Speaking during a visit to Wicklow, Ireland, Tajani said the European Union must remain vigilant against hybrid threats, including cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns aimed at undermining democratic institutions.

3 Sep 2026
Peter srinivasan

Rome — The family of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has denounced the acquittal of businessman Yorgen Fenech, who stood trial in Valletta on charges of masterminding her 2017 car bomb killing. A jury returned a not guilty verdict on both counts by an 8-1 margin, prompting angry scenes outside the courthouse and renewed calls for accountability.  

3 Sep 2026
INSIDER NEWSDESK

 Rome – IFAD President Alvaro Lario’s alleged lover evidently has not been named to take over running the UN agency’s Office of Development Effectiveness following the abrupt departure of scandal-tinged Managing Director Carola Alvarez, IFAD sources said. IFAD earlier this week said a member of its management team would take over Alvarez’s role temporarily while the troubled development bank for small farmers looks for a permanent replacement.

3 Sep 2026
KATARINA HARRISON-GAZE

 ROME – On game day two of the 2026/27 Serie A season, AS Roma strengthened their position at the top of the Serie A table with a decisive 4-0 win over Lecce following on from their 4-0 win against Fiorentina. 

 The Giallorossi are not the only team on six points, with Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus. Atalanta and local rivals Lazio all having six points; however, the Roman side’s goal difference is eight compared to second place Inter’s four.

2 Sep 2026
INSIDER NEWSDESK

 ROME –Rome – IFAD Managing Director Carola Alvarez reached a settlement with IFAD for her departure from the UN agency after an internal investigation into alleged abuse of power and authority by the Argentinian hungercrat, IFAD sources said Wednesday. 

 “She was asked to leave,” a well-placed source at the Rome-based agency said. “She definitely got money, the agreement was so that she wouldn’t need to be officially disciplined and fired.”

2 Sep 2026

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