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Italy, Greece relax Covid-19 restrictions ahead of tourism season

Italy and Greece relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday, in a sign that life was increasingly returning to normal before Europe's peak summer tourist season. Greece's civil aviation authority announced that it was lifting all COVID-19 rules for international and domestic flights except for the wearing of face masks during flights and at airports. Previously, air travelers were required to show proof of vaccination, a negative test or a recent recovery from the disease. Under a decree passed by Italy's health ministry, the country did away with the health pass that had been required to enter restaurants, cinemas, gyms and other venues. The green pass, which showed proof of vaccination, recovery from the virus or a recent negative test, is still required to access hospitals and nursing homes. Some indoor mask mandates also ended, including inside supermarkets, workplaces and stores. Masks are still required on public transport, in cinemas and in all health care and eldercare ...

Germany takes Italy to UN court over World War II reparation dispute

The German case refers back to a previous ruling made by the UN court in 2012 in which it confirmed that Germany has legal immunity from being sued in foreign courts by victims of Nazi atrocities

Italy begins distributing 2nd Covid booster shot to most-high risk citizens

Italy has began the process of distributing a second Covid-19 booster shot to the most high-risk members of its population

Italy's Generali becomes majority shareholder in India Life JV

Generali is in the midst of a power struggle with rebel shareholders challenging the board's plan to retain Chief Executive Philippe Donnet for a new term

UK, US, France, Germany, Italy set to increase pressure on Russia

The UK, the United States, France, Germany and Italy are set to increase pressure on Russia in connection with Moscow's special military operation in Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: Italy seizes Russian billionaire's $578-million yacht

The Sy A yacht was identified by Italian police as belonging to belonging to billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, who made a fortune in fertilizer production and coal energy

Studying ways to reduce reliance on Russian gas, says Italy's PM

Draghi sought to reassure Italians concerned about the rising security risks and spiraling energy prices stemming from the Russia-Ukraine military conflict

Japan, Spain, France, Italy condemn Russian move against Ukraine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned Russia's military actions in Ukraine and said his country will respond in a speedy fashion in concert with the US and other allies.

Dialogue key to solving Ukrainian crisis, says Italy's PM Mario Draghi

Mario Draghi has said dialogue was key to solving the Ukrainian crisis, warning that the European Union (EU) was preparing sanctions against Russia.

Sergio Mattarella re-elected as Italy's President with wide majority

The re-election of a head of state is rare in Italy

173 more passengers from Italy test Covid positive on arrival in Amritsar

This is the second consecutive incident wherein a large number of passengers coming from Italy to Amritsar airport have tested positive for coronavirus on arrival

Covid-19: Italian league set to resume despite 10% of players positive

Inter and Juventus had reportedly sought to postpone the Italian Super Cup scheduled for next week

Italy sets new Covid cases record, surpassing 100,000 for first time

Italy reported 126,888 new cases of coronavirus, the first time the country has recorded more than 100,000 cases in one day.

Italy tightens anti-virus rules for holiday season as Omicron cases mount

Italy on Thursday tightened anti-pandemic rules for the Christmas and New Year holidays amid concerns over rising Omicron cases across the country.The cabinet unanimously approved a decree to introduce new restrictions which will enter into force in the next few days, including prohibiting public gatherings for Christmas and the New Year's Eve.The step came after several mayors and regional authorities had cancelled all public events in the festivities.According to the new rule, discos and nightclubs have to stay closed until Jan. 31, 2022. The validity of the health green pass certificate is reduced from nine months to six months in order to stem the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant, Health Minister Roberto Speranza told a press conference.The decree also cuts from five months to four months the required time between the completion of full vaccination (two doses) and the administration of a booster dose."This is a difficult phase... and we are implementing measures ...

Mario Draghi says he's done his job, as he eyes Italian presidency

Italian media have been speculating for weeks about Draghi's possible presidential ambitions

US Naval support site in Italy locked down on report of shooting

A US Navy support site in Naples, Italy, was on put lockdown Thursday after reports of gunfire on the premises.

Italy's insurer Generali to return up to $7 bn to investors under new plan

Italy's top insurer Generali on Wednesday pledged to return up to 6.1 billion euros ($7 billion) in dividends and buybacks to shareholders

Italian govt to extend Covid state of emergency until March next year

The Italian government has approved a decree allowing the extension of the national state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic for another three months.

Italy fines Amazon record $1.3 billion for abuse of market dominance

To impose corrective steps; penalty levied one of Europe's biggest ever

Italian watchdog fines Amazon $1.3 bn for abusing its market position

The antitrust watchdog called AGCM was particularly concerned with the benefits Amazon gives to sellers on its platform that also pay to use its FBA logistics service