India, Italy hold 2nd bilateral Consular Dialogue in Delhi, discuss ways of enhancing cooperation
Officials from 2 nations discussed issues like quicker visa processing, legal migration, protection of vulnerable women & children, among other things. Next dialogue to be held in Rome. Key Points
ThePrintAs Italy withdraws from BRI after 4 yrs, a look at whether it benefited from China's initiative
Italy has reportedly notified China of its intention to exit Belt & Road Initiative. Since joining initiative in 2019, the move has been criticised by Italian politicians like PM Meloni. Key Points
ThePrintIndian Chamber of Commerce unveils first overseas office in Italy
Kolkata, Dec 5 (PTI) Marking a milestone in its international expansion strategy, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has inaugurated its first overseas office in Italy. The ICC said this strategic move underscores its commitment to fostering robust trade relations between India and Italy and expanding opportunities for Indian businesses in the European market. ICC […] Key Points
ThePrintItaly student murdered by ex-boyfriend: Stab wounds, body thrown near lake
106 women have been killed in Italy so far this year. Majority of the killings involved women's partners or ex-partners. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesItaly outraged with death of young woman in latest suspected case of domestic violence
Domestic violence claims lives of over 50 women so far this year. Italy has erupted in outrage over the death of a young woman, allegedly at the hands of her possessive ex-boyfriend, with the Italian premier vowing to crack down further on domestic violence that has claimed the lives of more than 50 women so far in 2023. Key Points
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Italy looks to foreigners for quick fix to sickly health service
Doctors from Communist Cuba are used to being dispatched to help in medical hotspots in Africa, Asia and South America. But less so to well-off Europe. Key Points
ReutersItaly plans 21-billion euro asset sell-off to keep debt in check
Italy aims to raise at least 1% of gross domestic product (GDP), or roughly 21 billion euros ($22.2 billion), through asset sales between 2024 and 2026, the Treasury said in its Economic and Financial Document (DEF) published on Saturday. Key Points
ReutersItaly has frozen Russian oligarchs' assets worth $2.5 billion
Italy has frozen Russian oligarchs' assets valued at around 2 billion euros ($2.5 billion) following the invasion of Ukraine last year, the country's central bank said on Tuesday. Key Points
ReutersItaly's Meloni to leave Japan G7 a day early to tackle floods crisis at home
Ms. Meloni thanked the G7 leaders and everyone from other countries who had expressed solidarity with Italy. Key Points
The Hindu9 dead, thousands homeless, Formula One race cancelled as floods ravage northern Italy
As many as nine people died and thousands were homeless after devastating floods battered the regions of northern Italy. The Formula One Grand Prix race was also cancelled in view of the calamity. Key Points
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Skilled, educated and washing dishes: How Italy squanders migrant talent
Abhishek, who declined to give his surname, said he was rejected for a string of jobs because his rudimentary Italian was deemed inadequate. He has now found work as an engineer in the Netherlands, where he can get by with English. Such stories bring home an uncomfortable truth: there are scant prospects in Italy for foreign-born workers, however qualified they are, due to a combination of factors including a strict cap on work permits and a high citizenship bar. Key Points
Economic TimesDeath toll tops 62 in Italy migrant tragedy; dozens still missing
The U.N. and Doctors Without Borders, which had crews on the scene, said many of the victims were Afghans, including members of large families, as well as Pakistanis and Iraqis. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times'Heat storm' stretches into southern Europe, health alerts issued
Italy has issued heatwave red alerts for six cities, with meteorologists warning of record high temperatures of 45 Celsius. The heatwave, caused by new anticyclone Charon, will also affect Spain and Greece. Forest fires have been blazing across parts of Spain, with temperatures there set to reach 44C in the coming days. Rome's Health Minister Orazio Schillaci has urged people to stay indoors between 11am and 6pm to avoid temperatures of up to 43C, which he said was not advisable , warning against people, particularly the elderly, visiting the Colosseum during such heat. Key Points
Economic TimesIntesa Sanpaolo chairman sees limited impact from Italy windfall tax
The chairman of Intesa Sanpaolo (ISP.MI) sees no cause for alarm over the impact of the windfall tax on Italian banks and said it would probably cost Italy's biggest bank less than 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion). Key Points
Reuters'Italy's worst employee': Teacher sacked after skipping work for 20 years
According to the education ministry, the teacher had kept out of the classroom for 20 out of her 24 years of service. For the first 10 years, she was completely absent, and her absences in the other 14 years were attributed to sickness, personal or family reasons. Key Points
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Italy govt could use MPS model as template for other privatisations - minister
The placement of a 25% stake in Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) (BMPS.MI) by Italy's Treasury earlier this week could serve as a template for Rome's strategy to cut its stake in other state-controlled companies, the economy minister said on Thursday. Key Points
ReutersItaly migrant tragedy death toll over 60; dozens missing
At least eight of the dead were children who perished after a wooden boat broke up in stormy seas on the shoals off the Calabrian coast Sunday. Eighty people survived. Key Points
India TodayItaly bans ChatGPT over privacy concerns, here is everything we know
Italy is the first country to temporarily ban OpenAI's ChatGPT over privacy and safety concerns. Here is all you need to know about the development. Key Points
India TodayItaly sells 20% Monte dei Paschi stake to investors
Italy's Treasury said on Monday it had hired banks to place investors shares in Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) (BMPS.MI) equivalent to around 20% of the bailed out lender's capital. Key Points
ReutersItaly floods destroy homes, farms; 13 killed so far, 10,000 displaced
Torrential rains in Italy this week caused up to 300 landslides and 23 overflowing rivers in Romagna. The floods also damaged around 400 roads and 42 flooded municipalities. More than 5,000 farms were left under water in the region. At least 13 people have died and thousands of others have been displaced as floodwater entered their homes. Key Points
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Ram Charan, Upasana and Chiranjeevi explore Italy ahead of Varun-Lavanya wedding
Ram Charan and his family are in Italy for Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi's wedding. See their new family portrait from the country. Key Points
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