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Giorgia Meloni

The latest news on Giorgia Meloni, Italian politician and Prime Minister of Italy, political news and updates.

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15 Jan 1977

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From left, Italy’s Gianluca Mancini, Pio Esposito, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Gatti after losing out to Bosnia Herzegovina in the final World Cup qualifier last month. Photo: Reuters

Fifa

Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s idea they should replace Iran at World Cup

Italian minister says such a move is ‘shameful’ while media says envoy Paolo Zampolli made same suggestion four years ago ahead ⁠of Qatar.

4 hours ago

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says

23 Apr 2026 - 6:09AM

Japan

‘Dragon Ball’ diplomacy: Japan’s Takaichi builds rapport with personal touches

20 Apr 2026 - 10:40AMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran war: France and UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Strait of Hormuz

Trump, meanwhile, says he received a Nato offer to help secure the key waterway but told the alliance to ‘STAY AWAY’.

18 Apr 2026 - 1:35AM

A vessel is seen at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

Europe tests ‘third way’ on Hormuz without the US, Israel and Iran. Will it work?

Coalition of more than 30 nations to meet in Paris for a summit to find a ‘credible proposal’ to restore shipping through the strait.

17 Apr 2026 - 12:26PMvideocam

Donald Trump

‘I’m shocked by her’: Trump turns on Italy’s Meloni in clash over pope

US president accuses European ally of lacking ‘courage’ after she denounced his attacks on the pope and refused to join the Iran war effort.

15 Apr 2026 - 1:50PMvideocam

Italy

Mussolini’s summer villa on Italian coast to be a cultural space

Italian seaside town pays US$1.3 million to prevent property from becoming a site for far-right sympathisers.

8 Apr 2026 - 11:39AM

Villa Mussolini on Italy’s Adriatic coast. Photo: Comune di Riccione via dpa

Israel-Gaza war

Jerusalem police stop Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday mass

Police said the Church of the Holy Sepulchre had been notified that no mass could take place on Palm Sunday because of safety considerations.

30 Mar 2026 - 2:06AMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

African producers may have energy edge in Iran war, if they can overcome hurdles

Analysts say oil from Africa may be lower-risk alternative, coinciding with a fresh push for infrastructure to supply Europe.

25 Mar 2026 - 7:00PMvideocam

Italy

Italian voters reject judicial reform in setback for Meloni

Italy’s prime minister concedes defeat in a referendum on her judicial reform plan, which was seen as a test of her leadership.

24 Mar 2026 - 1:11PM

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni casting her ballot. Photo: Francesco Fotia/AGF via ZUMA Press/dpa

US, Israel war on Iran

European states move to secure Red Sea navigation, protect Cyprus

Italy, ‌Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the coming days.

5 Mar 2026 - 11:40PMvideocam

A U-2 spy aircraft lands at the UK’s RAF Akrotiri airbase, near Limassol, Cyprus on Thursday. Photo: AP

France

Macron tells Meloni to ‘stay in lane’ over remarks on far-right activist’s death

The Italian prime minister had called French activist Quentin Deranque’s fatal attack ‘a wound for all of Europe’.

19 Feb 2026 - 10:07PM

Italy

Church angel resembling Italy’s prime minister painted over after outcry

Restorer admits styling the angel on Giorgia Meloni before erasing the face.

5 Feb 2026 - 1:23PM

Italy

Was this fresco redone to look like Meloni? Italy PM says she’s no angel

Reports have noted the painting’s resemblance to the prime minister after it was restored by an artist with alleged right-wing ties.

1 Feb 2026 - 2:35AM

An angel said to bear a resemblance to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pictured in the recently restored Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina. Photo: dpa

Greenland

Punch back or punching bag? EU weighs response to Trump Greenland tariff threat

Bloc has been reluctant to act on his various punitive moves, but many now believe that a threshold has been crossed, analysts say.

20 Jan 2026 - 3:32PMvideocam

Greenland

Europe prepares retaliation over Trump’s Greenland ultimatum

Eight European countries consider US$108 billion retaliation and ‘anti-coercion’ tools after Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Arctic island.

19 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM

Donald Trump

A ‘Trump UN’ with US$1 billion entry? Nations cautious on Board of Peace plan

US president invites 60 nations to join his ‘Board of Peace’, with permanent membership available for states that pay US$1 billion.

19 Jan 2026 - 1:11PM

Switzerland

Swiss bar owner put in pre-trial detention over deadly New Year’s Eve fire

Switzerland held a national day of mourning for the 40 people who were killed in the blaze at an Alpine resort.

10 Jan 2026 - 3:33AM

People gather in front of Le Constellation bar on Friday during the national day of mourning for the victims of the fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Photo: EPA

China-EU relations

EU facing crunch talks over Ukraine, China and its economic future

EU leaders are set to meet amid growing concern in Brussels that the bloc’s divisions will impede meaningful action across a range of issues.

18 Dec 2025 - 2:07PMvideocam

Australia

World leaders express horror at Bondi Beach attack as vigils held for victims

Israel’s Herzog condemned the ‘cruel attack on Jews’ by ‘terrorists’; Trump branded the shooting that killed 15 people ‘purely antisemitic’.

15 Dec 2025 - 6:28AM

Brunello Cucinelli

A-listers turned out for the Brunello Cucinelli film premiere in Rome

Hollywood actors Jeff Goldblum, Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine also attended the screening, held at Rome’s legendary Cinecittà Studios.

15 Dec 2025 - 3:41PM

Brunello Cucinelli and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Thursday premiere of Brunello, Il Visionario Garbato, in Rome. Photo: WireImage

Italy

Italian left gathers for anti-Meloni campaign despite rivalries

Meloni has been durable as prime minister, despite occasional clashes within her coalition on bank taxes and aid to Ukraine.

23 Nov 2025 - 4:38PM

Supporters of the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) demonstrate in front of the Senate in Rome. Photo: AFP

Italy

‘Carbonara sauce’ at EU parliament causes stir with Italy

Italy’s agriculture minister has demanded an investigation after he found jars containing pancetta at a supermarket in Brussels.

22 Nov 2025 - 2:41AM

China-EU relations

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Italy, Switzerland this week

Foreign minister’s second trip to Europe in two months comes as Beijing and Rome seek closer cooperation after Sinochem case dismissed.

5 Oct 2025 - 10:06PM

Israel-Gaza war

Israel blocks all Gaza flotilla ships, vows to deport activists

Organisers said the interception was ‘illegal’, claiming the ships were in international waters while carrying vital aid to the enclave.

2 Oct 2025 - 8:05PM

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila sit in a vessel after Israel intercepted some of the vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Photo: Israel Foreign Ministry/Reuters

European Union

EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations

France detains Russian-linked tanker crew as recent intrusions by drones and fighter planes fuel security concerns.

2 Oct 2025 - 2:09PMvideocam

The Boracay, a tanker from Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ off France’s coast on Wednesday. The ship passed through Danish waters when drones caused multiple disruptions last week. Photo: AFP

Protests around the world

Opinion | Protests can’t paper over rich countries’ need for foreign workers

Despite an uptick in anti-immigration protests, many politicians sympathetic to the protesters are still loosening labour laws.

23 Sep 2025 - 7:33AMvideocam

Donald Trump

Trump calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ as Kirk’s wife forgives shooter

Erika Kirk remembered her husband in a tearful speech near the end of a service for the conservative activist who was killed on September 10.

22 Sep 2025 - 7:36AM

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Giorgia Meloni

Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s idea they should replace Iran at World Cup

Italian minister says such a move is ‘shameful’ while media says envoy Paolo Zampolli made same suggestion four years ago ahead ⁠of Qatar.

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says

‘Dragon Ball’ diplomacy: Japan’s Takaichi builds rapport with personal touches

Iran war: France and UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Strait of Hormuz

Trump, meanwhile, says he received a Nato offer to help secure the key waterway but told the alliance to ‘STAY AWAY’.

Europe tests ‘third way’ on Hormuz without the US, Israel and Iran. Will it work?

Coalition of more than 30 nations to meet in Paris for a summit to find a ‘credible proposal’ to restore shipping through the strait.

‘I’m shocked by her’: Trump turns on Italy’s Meloni in clash over pope

US president accuses European ally of lacking ‘courage’ after she denounced his attacks on the pope and refused to join the Iran war effort.

Mussolini’s summer villa on Italian coast to be a cultural space

Italian seaside town pays US$1.3 million to prevent property from becoming a site for far-right sympathisers.

Jerusalem police stop Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday mass

Police said the Church of the Holy Sepulchre had been notified that no mass could take place on Palm Sunday because of safety considerations.

African producers may have energy edge in Iran war, if they can overcome hurdles

Analysts say oil from Africa may be lower-risk alternative, coinciding with a fresh push for infrastructure to supply Europe.

Italian voters reject judicial reform in setback for Meloni

Italy’s prime minister concedes defeat in a referendum on her judicial reform plan, which was seen as a test of her leadership.

European states move to secure Red Sea navigation, protect Cyprus

Italy, ‌Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the coming days.

Macron tells Meloni to ‘stay in lane’ over remarks on far-right activist’s death

The Italian prime minister had called French activist Quentin Deranque’s fatal attack ‘a wound for all of Europe’.

Church angel resembling Italy’s prime minister painted over after outcry

Restorer admits styling the angel on Giorgia Meloni before erasing the face.

Was this fresco redone to look like Meloni? Italy PM says she’s no angel

Reports have noted the painting’s resemblance to the prime minister after it was restored by an artist with alleged right-wing ties.

Punch back or punching bag? EU weighs response to Trump Greenland tariff threat

Bloc has been reluctant to act on his various punitive moves, but many now believe that a threshold has been crossed, analysts say.

Europe prepares retaliation over Trump’s Greenland ultimatum

Eight European countries consider US$108 billion retaliation and ‘anti-coercion’ tools after Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Arctic island.

A ‘Trump UN’ with US$1 billion entry? Nations cautious on Board of Peace plan

US president invites 60 nations to join his ‘Board of Peace’, with permanent membership available for states that pay US$1 billion.

Swiss bar owner put in pre-trial detention over deadly New Year’s Eve fire

Switzerland held a national day of mourning for the 40 people who were killed in the blaze at an Alpine resort.

EU facing crunch talks over Ukraine, China and its economic future

EU leaders are set to meet amid growing concern in Brussels that the bloc’s divisions will impede meaningful action across a range of issues.

World leaders express horror at Bondi Beach attack as vigils held for victims

Israel’s Herzog condemned the ‘cruel attack on Jews’ by ‘terrorists’; Trump branded the shooting that killed 15 people ‘purely antisemitic’.

A-listers turned out for the Brunello Cucinelli film premiere in Rome

Hollywood actors Jeff Goldblum, Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine also attended the screening, held at Rome’s legendary Cinecittà Studios.

Italian left gathers for anti-Meloni campaign despite rivalries

Meloni has been durable as prime minister, despite occasional clashes within her coalition on bank taxes and aid to Ukraine.

‘Carbonara sauce’ at EU parliament causes stir with Italy

Italy’s agriculture minister has demanded an investigation after he found jars containing pancetta at a supermarket in Brussels.

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Italy, Switzerland this week

Foreign minister’s second trip to Europe in two months comes as Beijing and Rome seek closer cooperation after Sinochem case dismissed.

Israel blocks all Gaza flotilla ships, vows to deport activists

Organisers said the interception was ‘illegal’, claiming the ships were in international waters while carrying vital aid to the enclave.

EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations

France detains Russian-linked tanker crew as recent intrusions by drones and fighter planes fuel security concerns.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Protests can’t paper over rich countries’ need for foreign workers

Despite an uptick in anti-immigration protests, many politicians sympathetic to the protesters are still loosening labour laws.

Trump calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ as Kirk’s wife forgives shooter

Erika Kirk remembered her husband in a tearful speech near the end of a service for the conservative activist who was killed on September 10.

Opinion | Protests can’t paper over rich countries’ need for foreign workers