Italy Considering New Law to Fight Radical Islam That Includes Burqa Ban

The ruling party in Italy is proposing a ban on burqas that also would ban forced marriages. The proposed Brothers of Italy party’s legislation would impose fines for wearing burqas — floor-length robes that also cover the face — in schools,...

President Trump's Columbus Day proclamation sparks renewed debate in Bay Area

There is renewed debate about which holiday is being celebrated after President Donald Trump this week signed a proclamation declaring Monday will once again be referred to as Christopher Columbus Day. For many in California who see Monday as...

Italy resumes Rafah mission, ready to send troops to support 'peace' in Palestine

​​​​​​BRUSSELS Italy resumed its participation in the European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced Friday. Crosetto said the decision was made...

Meloni’s Culture War: Italy Moves To Defend Western Values

Italy’s boldest conservative leader since the Cold War, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is doubling down on her defense of Italian identity and Western values with a sweeping new proposal targeting what she calls “Islamic separatism.” Unveiled on...

Migrant Rescue NGO Wins a Legal Battle Over Italian Port Calls

A court in Trapani, Italy has handed the migrant rescue NGO community a symbolic but potentially consequential win. In a ruling this week, the presiding judge lifted a detention order on a rescue ship that had refused to divert to a distant port...

Trump officially reinstates Columbus Day, signing Presidential Proclamation: ‘We’re back, Italians!’

U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to sign a Presidential Proclamation for Columbus Day during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on October 09, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) OAN Staff Katherine Mosack 11:54...

Trump’s Columbus Day Proclamation – End of Woke, Celebrates Discoverer of America, Restores Italian-American Pride

Columbus brought Christianity to the New World and ushered in European colonization, which eventually gave rise to the United States of America. Image generated by AI. President Donald Trump, in his October 9, 2025 White House Proclamation, wrote,...

French president reappoints PM who resigned

By Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to his post, despite accepting his resignation on Monday following the collapse of his overnight government. “The president of...

Documentary ‘Mijaín’ on Cuban Olympic Champion Presented in Italy

Guantanamo.- The Embassy of Cuba in Italy hosted the screening of a documentary about the life of Cuban Greco-Roman wrestler and five-time Olympic champion Mijaín López, who is considered a living legend of world sports. At the presentation of the...

UK, Philippines and Italy Appoint New Ambassadors to Togo

Togo received three new ambassadors from the United Kingdom, the Philippines and Italy on October 8, 2025. The UK plans to expand trade and investment in finance, maritime logistics and infrastructure. The Philippines and Italy aim to boost...

Donatella Versace Named President of the Jury of the Latin American Fashion Awards

The Latin American Fashion Awards has named Donatella Versace as president of the jury for their second edition, taking place Nov. 6-9. She follows Haider Ackermann who led the jury for the inaugural edition. Versace will join forces with the...

The World’s Longest Bridge Will Soon Connect Sicily to Mainland Italy (and Some People Aren’t Happy About It)

Every year, approximately 11 million people cross the Strait of Messina between mainland Italy’s southernmost region and the island of Sicily. They travel via a robust ferry system that also transports vehicles, and there’s also a train-to-ferry...

Italy’s Brandart, Leader in Luxury Packaging, Wants to Own the Visual Merchandising and Retail Event Space

MILAN — Italy-based Brandart is in the midst of a transformation. The Lombardy-based firm, known around the fashion world as a leader in premium packaging, now aims to become a global one-stop platform that integrates creativity and innovation...

Visit to Mexico by Inaf President Ragazzoni

The President of the National Institute of Astrophysics (Inaf), Roberto Ragazzoni, paid a visit to Mexico, in the state of Baja California, on Sept. 29-30, aimed at deepening ties with the Institute of Astronomy of the National Autonomous...

President: Slovakia is Ready for AI Revolution

President Peter Pellegrini is in Tallinn, Estonia, for the Arraiolos Group summit of EU heads of state, where discussions focus on the development of artificial intelligence. He stressed the need for balanced regulation, faster innovation, and...

Letter from France: “Build Your Own Parliamentary Majority”

There is a fun new game available on the website of Le Monde, France’s leading newspaper. It’s called “Build Your Own Parliamentary Majority,” and the game board is a blank National Assembly, with color-coded tokens corresponding to seats for the...

Nonprofit Supporting MA Families In Need Hosts Comedy Fundraiser

Posted Fri, Oct 10, 2025 at 3:11 pm ET|Updated Fri, Oct 10, 2025 at 3:15 pm ET MILFORD, MA — A local nonprofit will host an event this month to raise awareness for its work in helping families in need in Massachusetts. Project Just Because, a...

Italy's Giorgia Meloni praises Trump for restoring Columbus Day

"I thank the President of the United States, Donald Trump, for restoring Columbus Day and for thus reminding us that history cannot be erased." President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in the White House declaring Monday, October 13 as...

Soccer-Match between Italy, Israel triggers high alert with pro-Palestinian march going ahead

By Trevor Stynes (Reuters) -The city of Udine has put extraordinary security measures in place ahead of Italy’s upcoming World Cup soccer qualifier with Israel, as a pro-Palestinian march will go ahead on the day of the game, even after Israel and...

The Italian island offering a five-figure sum to move there - and house prices start at ONE EURO

A picturesque Italian island is offering £13,000 to anyone who moves there, with houses sold for as little as one euro. Sardinia is the latest Italian region to be hit by a declining population due to an exodus of young Italians moving to larger...