Italy

Soldiers guard centre of Milan as thousands protest across European cities

Thousands of young people marched on Saturday through the streets of several Italian cities, including Milan, Rome and Turin, as authorities deployed large numbers of police and soldiers in a largely-successful bid to stave off a repeat of the violent clashes and looting that marred similar protests last week. The demonstration in Milan remained peaceful, but there were brief clashes with police in both Rome and Turin. In Milan, thousands of young people marched the streets as soldiers were deployed and luxury boutiques were boarded up, but by late afternoon, most shops had opened, Italian media reported. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced a raft of measures, including sending an additional 500 soldiers to Milan and tougher penalties for minors, who police said made up a large part of the violent protesters last week. In Milan, police detained several minors as a preventive measure, media reported. While protests in France have claimed most international attention, large demonstratio

Italy sends more soldiers to Milan as European cities brace for protests

Italy deployed soldiers to Milan as the nation's fashion and finance capital expected fresh protests on Saturday, one week after looting and clashes with police. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced a raft of measures, including sending an additional 500 soldiers to Milan and tougher penalties for minors, who police said made up a large part of the violent protesters. While protests in France have claimed most international attention, Milan is among the many other European cities where protests are also scheduled Saturday, from Portugal to Albania. Milan --------- The 500 soldiers deployed to Milan come in addition to hundreds already stationed there, and will support about 5,000 police and other law enforcement personnel. Authorities are conducting drone surveillance, checks at railway stations, rapid-response units and online monitoring for potential calls to violence. Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala has said he is concerned about a repeat of violence this weekend and expressed support fo

From France and Italy to Belgium: What is driving protests across Europe?

Rising energy bills, food prices and housing costs have become major concerns for European households

Rioters loot stores, set fires in Italy during cost-of-living protest

Rioters clashed with police, looted stores and set property on fire in central Milan on Saturday, emptying Piazza del Duomo and a luxury shopping arcade when the area would usually be teeming with shoppers. The march against wars and rising living costs began peacefully. But masked protesters threw stones, paving blocks and other objects at riot police and set fire to barricades made from bar tables. Images of the aftermath showed a severely damaged carabinieri car. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowds. At least two police officers were injured and about 50 demonstrators, including many minors, were detained, the LaPresse news agency reported. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence in a social media post. "Demonstrating is a right. Setting our cities ablaze is not," she wrote, citing "hooligans who exploit demonstrations to sow chaos, attack those responsible for ensuring security and hold entire cities hostage". Milan's centre-left mayor,

INWIT shareholders explore financing for potential take-private deal

French private equity firm Ardian and investment ‌vehicle Oak Holdings 1, the latter ​backed by co-investors GIP, Vodafone and ​KKR, are exploring a bid to buy out minority shareholders in ​INWIT

Italy's new school proposal: Burqa, niqab ban, foreign-student cap decoded

Italy plans burqa, niqab ban and foreign-student cap: What changes for migrants?

Italian market regulator clears Tata Motors' tender offer for Iveco shares

TML CV Holdings will offer €14.10 per Iveco share, with the initial acceptance period running from September 7 to October 26 and payment scheduled for October 30

EssilorLuxottica clan's $47 billion fortune rift grows with heir's exit

A feud among Leonardo Del Vecchio's heirs over his €40 billion fortune is deepening, raising governance concerns at Delfin and its key investments

Italy releases young octopuses into Adriatic Sea to control blue crabs

Around 130,000 common octopus paralarvae, or newly hatched octopuses, have been released into waters off Italy as part of a project aimed at controlling the growing population of invasive blue crabs.

Large explosion hits Italian munitions factory near Rome; no injuries

The plant produces ammunition and other defence-related products. Its products include fuzes, ammunition, grenades, missile warheads, rockets and propellant powders

Why countries are embracing nuclear power again, decades after Chernobyl

Italy's return to nuclear power reflects a broader shift. Here's why countries are reconsidering atomic energy after Chernobyl and Fukushima despite lingering safety concerns

Why Pep Guardiola said no to Italy despite craving international football?

Yet while the former Manchester City boss has rejected one of international football's biggest jobs, his long-held ambition of coaching a national team remains very much alive.

Italian PM says ties with Trump remain cordial despite recent tensions

Speaking to Italian reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, Meloni made the remarks after a recent public spat with Trump

Italy goes digital: Online contract signing begins for EU Blue Card workers

his enhancement is expected to streamline the Blue Card application process, though some delays may occur during rollout

Meloni's spat with Trump signals willingness to risk a larger fight

Once among Trump's closest allies in Europe, Italy's Giorgia Meloni has publicly accused him of lying, appeasing adversaries and turning against friends

Trump deepens dustup with Italy's Meloni over disputed photo from G7 summit

President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked "over and over" for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit and criticising what he said was Italy's lack of cooperation during the Iran war. The remarks deepen the spat that began this week with the Republican president's interview with an Italian broadcaster, during which Trump claimed Meloni "begged" for the photo during the G7 meeting in France. Meloni has called that "completely fabricated." The dustup led Italy's foreign minister to cancel a planned trip to the United States as Meloni's government lined up in her defence. "Italian Prime Minister Gigiorgia Meloni asked, over and over, for a picture with me during the G-7 meeting in France," Trump wrote on his social media platform while spending the weekend at the Camp David presidential retreat. He misspelled her first name in the initial post, which he later corrected. He continued: "She is doing poor

Italy's antitrust regulator probes Apple for breach of digital market rules

The authority said in the statement that it had proof that other providers of consumer cloud services could not be in the same position as iCloud

TVS Supply Chain, Italy's ALA Group form JV for aerospace, defence

TVS Supply Chain Solutions on Thursday announced its entry into the aerospace and defence supply chain market with the formation of a 51:49 joint venture with the Italy-based ALA Group. The collaboration is expected to generate a cumulative revenue of over Rs 2,000 crore by 2031, the company said. The JV will initially focus on opportunities in India, while TVS SCS and ALA will continue to evaluate opportunities to support aerospace and defence supply-chain requirements across select international markets over time, said a company statement. The joint venture, aimed at addressing opportunities in the domestic aerospace and defence sector, will specialise in end-to-end integrated supply chain solutions, including sourcing and supply of aerospace and defence components, kitting and sub-assembly operations, as well as consolidation, imports, warehousing and delivery, the company added. India's defence logistics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 8.6 per cent, according to

Best of BS Opinion: India-Nordic Summit marks wider shift in foreign policy

Today's opinion wrap examines the Bajaj group's legacy, India's Nordic outreach, oil trade vulnerabilities, the US Federal Reserve's independence and a book on Chapal Bhaduri

'Welcome to Rome, my friend': Italian PM Meloni welcomes PM Modi

Earlier in the day, PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Rome