Italy extends detention period to deter migrant crossings after
The Italian government, struggling with a surge in arriving migrants, on Monday passed measures to lengthen the time they can be detained and ensure more people who have...
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Same-sex couples in Italy are losing their rights
Italy’s right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has demanded local councils only list biological parents on birth certificates, flinging hundreds of same-sex couples into a legal...
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EU considering major Tunisia aid package to boost economy, deal with migration crisis
The European Union is considering over 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) in aid for Tunisia to help develop its battered economy, rescue state finances and...
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Italy declares state of emergency over migrant crossings surge
Issued on: 12/04/2023 – 16:01 Italy’s cabinet on Tuesday announced a state of emergency on immigration following a “sharp rise” in flows across the Mediterranean,...
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Germany urges Italy to help migrants stranded onboard NGO boats
Issued on: 04/11/2022 – 03:55 Germany has urged Italy to help migrants who have been onboard a German-flagged NGO boat for more than a week, saying charity vessels operating...
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Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s far-right leader on the cusp of power
Giorgia Meloni has successfully rebranded her Brothers of Italy party as the country’s dominant conservative force, without fully expunging its post-fascist roots. Her right-wing coalition is...
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Meloni rallies supporters as Italy’s right moves closer to historic win
Issued on: 23/09/2022 – 10:15 Giorgia Meloni led her right-wing allies in a joint rally Thursday ahead of their expected victory in weekend elections, in which...