Italy
Italy’s Far-Right League Faces Complaint Over AI-Generated Hate Images
April 19, 2025
Italy’s Far-Right League Faces Complaint Over AI-Generated Hate Images
Italy’s far-right League party is under investigation following a complaint filed by opposition parties accusing it of spreading “racist, Islamophobic, and xenophobic” AI-generated images on social media, Arab News reported. The complaint, submitted to Italy’s communications watchdog Agcom, alleges the…
Italy’s Government Modifies Albanian Migrant Centers for Repatriation
March 30, 2025
Italy’s Government Modifies Albanian Migrant Centers for Repatriation
Italy’s government has announced a significant change in the use of migrant centers in Albania, repurposing them from asylum processing facilities to centers for deportation, Arab News reported. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges that have stalled the original…
Naples Hit by Severe Earthquake, Residents Forced to Sleep on Streets
March 14, 2025
Naples Hit by Severe Earthquake, Residents Forced to Sleep on Streets
Naples experienced one of its worst earthquakes in 40 years, with a 4.4 magnitude tremor occurring around 1:25 AM on Thursday, The Independent reported. A loud roar preceded the quake, prompting residents to flee to the streets. The earthquake lasted…
Italy Contributes €3 Million for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
February 22, 2025
Italy Contributes €3 Million for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
The Italian government has reaffirmed its support for the approximately one million Rohingya refugees residing in Bangladesh by pledging €3 million, ANSA news agency reported. This funding will assist the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the UN World Food Programme…
Italy Navigates Fair Compensation, AI, and Free Speech Under EU Publisher Directive
February 2, 2025
Italy Navigates Fair Compensation, AI, and Free Speech Under EU Publisher Directive
The implementation of the EU’s press publisher rights directive presents both opportunities and challenges for Italy, Anadolu Agency reported citing Giulia Li Greci, legal director of the state-run news agency ANSA. In a recent interview, she emphasized the directive’s potential…
Dozens of Migrants Transferred from Albania to Italy Following Court Ruling
February 2, 2025
Dozens of Migrants Transferred from Albania to Italy Following Court Ruling
Dozens of migrants left Albania in Italian custody on Saturday after a ruling by Rome’s Court of Appeals mandated their transfer to Italy, Arab News reported. An Italian boat carrying 43 migrants departed from Shengjin, following their arrival in Albania…
Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive on Italy’s Southern Coast
September 24, 2024
Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive on Italy’s Southern Coast
More than 1,000 irregular migrants reached Italy’s southern coast over the weekend, with significant arrivals on the island of Lampedusa and in Calabria and Puglia, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. On Sunday alone, 232 migrants landed in Lampedusa, raising the total…
G7 Ministers Address AI Risks in Cultural Sector
September 22, 2024
G7 Ministers Address AI Risks in Cultural Sector
At the recent G7 ministers’ cultural meeting in Naples, Italy, significant concerns regarding the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the cultural sector were raised, Xinhua reported on Sunday. The three-day talks concluded with a declaration emphasizing both the opportunities…
Muslim Cemetery to Open in Sicily for Migrants
August 17, 2024
Muslim Cemetery to Open in Sicily for Migrants
A new cemetery for Muslims is set to open in Palma di Montechiaro, Sicily, primarily serving as a burial site for Muslim migrants who die while attempting to reach Italy by sea, Info Migrants reported yesterday. The agreement to establish…
Italy Faces Growing Crisis of Modern Slavery Among Migrant Workers
August 1, 2024
Italy Faces Growing Crisis of Modern Slavery Among Migrant Workers
Recent revelations in Italy have shed light on the alarming issue of modern slavery, particularly affecting migrant agricultural workers, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The arrest of two gang leaders in Verona highlighted rampant exploitation and inhumane working conditions. A tragic…