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Italian cargo ship blocked from Strait of Hormuz transit

An Italian-owned cargo vessel has been unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz due to security concerns over potential missile attacks from Iran.

11 Apr 2026-11:16
Ryanair flight with 189 passengers lands safely in Charleroi after flap failure

According to airport spokesperson Nathalie Pierard, the flight — operated by a Boeing 737 and registered EI-GXK — was arriving from Bergamo, Italy when the crew reported a problem with the rear wing flaps.

10 Apr 2026-19:23
The great European break with Jerusalem

Israel is losing on all fronts. And it’s not just multiple Merkava tanks incinerated by Hezbollah or Tel Aviv high-rises pulverized by Iranian missiles.

10 Apr 2026-14:28
Italy set to name Mariani as Leonardo CEO

Italy is preparing to appoint Lorenzo Mariani as the new chief executive of defence group Leonardo S.p.A., replacing current CEO Roberto Cingolani, according to sources familiar with the matter.

09 Apr 2026-17:57
Italy pushes to secure Hormuz shipping routes

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a key priority for Italy and the European Union, as tensions in the region continue to disrupt global energy flows.

09 Apr 2026-16:30
Italy warns of nuclear "madness" in Iran

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the risk that the Iran conflict could turn nuclear.

07 Apr 2026-20:58
EU calls for windfall tax on energy firms due to Mideast tensions

Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria, and Portugal have officially urged the European Commission to implement a unified windfall tax on energy companies, citing the surge in oil prices due to the ongoing war in Iran.

04 Apr 2026-14:55
Five EU states call for energy profit tax

Finance ministers from five European Union countries are calling for a new tax on windfall profits earned by energy companies, as rising fuel prices linked to the escalating Iran conflict fuel economic pressure across Europe.

04 Apr 2026-13:44
Gattuso steps down as Italy coach after failure to qualify for World Cup

The Azzurri suffered a penalty shootout defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Tuesday evening's play-off final in Zenica, prompting both Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina and head of delegation Gianluigi Buffon, the former Juventus goalkeeper, to step down the next day.

04 Apr 2026-10:28
Gattuso resigns as Italy's head coach

Gennaro Gattuso has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with the Italian Football Federation after the team's exit in the World Cup play-offs, according to a statement from the federation.

03 Apr 2026-18:54

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