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Italy: Thousands protest rising living costs and defence spending in general strike

Thousands of protesters marched through Rome, Italy, on Friday, 30 October, during a general strike called by the left-wing Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) trade union.

30 October 2026

Travel News

Naples Airport to close for whole of November for €30m revamp

The Italian airport will shut for the entire month of November for major runway upgrades, with flights diverted to nearby Salerno and extra bus and taxi services planned to limit disruption.

30 October 2026

Art

Knot for eating: Welcome to the Italian restaurant where every meal is knitted

From fluffy tiramisu to puffy ravioli, the food is as delicious as it is deceptive at 'Kate's Knitalian' — an immersive new art exhibition in London.

30 October 2026

Europe News

EU peacekeeping helicopter crash in Bosnia kills at least four

The aircraft was involved in Operation Althea. The causes of the accident still have to be established.

29 October 2026

EU News

Italy to see major strikes against cost of living and war spending

Strikes and rallies are planned over rising living cost and the shift of public funds to arms. Unions are demanding wage increases in line with inflation; while dockworkers in 17 countries are mobilising against the war.

29 October 2026

Space

Space Industries opens one of Europe's largest satellite factories

In Settimo Torinese, Stellar Hub has been inaugurated, an 8,000-square-metre facility for mass-producing satellites of up to 600 kilograms, with a 2,000-square-metre clean room among the largest in Europe.

28 October 2026

Business

Cyprus signs $1.8bn deal to develop first gas field

The deal is a key step towards harnessing Cyprus' natural gas reserves and bolstering energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, with exports to Europe via Egypt and production due to start in 2028.

26 October 2026

Smart Regions

Alternative to agricultural irrigation with double treated wastewater

In partnership with the European Commission

Olive trees irrigated with treated wastewater: in Puglia, southern Italy, a pilot project thus combats drought and emerging pollutants. The molecule is generated by combining hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet rays. The results of this experience will be known in two years.

26 October 2026

Culture news

Italy and Africa accelerate cultural heritage restoration plans

Cooperation between Italy and Africa is focused on training, traceability and the restoration of cultural heritage.

26 October 2026

Europe News

Thousands march in Italy as protests see isolated clashes with police

Demonstrations took place in Italy on Saturday over the rising cost of living. No serious clashes were reported, with nine people arrested nationwide.

25 October 2026

Europe News

Italy: Thousands take to the streets as protests turn violent

Clashes erupted between protesters and police across several Italian cities on Saturday, with officers deploying water cannons and tear gas as demonstrations turned violent. Thousands took to the streets of Rome, Milan, Turin, Bologna and Florence, with protesters throwing bottles, stones and firecr

24 October 2026

Europe News

Italy's cities in security 'lockdown' for Saturday protests

On 24 October Rome will be locked down with 1,500 officers, Milan with 1,800 police and soldiers.

23 October 2026

Europe News

Four Italian activists held during West Bank olive harvest

Italy's Foreign Ministry is seeking information on the detention of several Italian activists in a West Bank village as they accompanied Palestinian olive farmers.

22 October 2026

EU News

Meloni approves aid bill to truckers, farming and fishing sectors

On Thursday, Giorgia Meloni's government approved the aid bill after truckers staged a protest against the spiralling cost-of-living crisis and high fuel prices. The protests have brought many critical sectors and services, including food deliveries, to a standstill.

22 October 2026

EU News

Italy and Spain end border checks after Ceuta crisis, easing tension

Italy and Spain agree to end temporary border checks, easing tensions following the Ceuta crisis.

22 October 2026

Europe News

Italy's truckers' protests leave supermarket shelves empty

Italy's government has warned of criminal penalties for truck drivers blocking roads in protest over soaring fuel prices, as authorities move to clear demonstrations disrupting transport and deliveries in the country's south.

22 October 2026