Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 - 61 km WNW of Leni, Italy

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 53 km WNW of Leni, Italy

Italia myöntää hätäapua kuljetusalalle, jotta protestit lievenevät

"Meillä ei ole enempää menetettävää." Tämä lausunto on peräisin protestissa, joka järjestettiin polttoaineen ja elinkustannusten nousun vastaisesti Augusta-Melillin öljynjalostamon lähellä, missä useat kuorma-autot ovat estämässä liikennettä.

Protests by transport workers continue in Campania: the A1 Milan-Naples route has been temporarily closed at the junction with the A30 Caserta-Salerno for traffic coming from Rome, due to a demonstration

Italian Prime Minister: Deployment of Army personnel in Milan following clashes

Truck drivers' protest against rising fuel prices is disrupting goods distribution in several southern regions. Road blockades, demonstrations, and port access restrictions are causing difficulties in supplying supermarkets, with supplies reaching Campania and Bari with difficulty.

Truck drivers continue protests in southern Italy. Road blockades in Salerno, tractor convoys in Puglia. Ports in Sicily are blocked.

Italy to deploy 500 troops to quell protests in Milan

Italian airspace experiencing significant disruption today following a "technical anomaly" detected in the geographic data transmission network, according to the country's air traffic control operator ENAV. Operational capacity reduced to 50% of total air traffic, causing delays and cancellations, which will inevitably have a knock-on effect for the entire continent. ENAV has ruled out malicious activity as the cause.

Eight major U.S. allies—including Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan—have issued a joint rebuke of the Trump regime's sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court. They vow "unwavering support" for the ICC's independence

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 81 km NNW of Malfa, Italy

The European Union's energy taskforce will convene on Friday morning to discuss the issue of potential diesel stock releases, two EU diplomats told Reuters. The meeting of the taskforce, which typically involves the 27 EU member countries, follows a call between the EU Commission, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland and Britain on Thursday on the possible need to release diesel stocks

Mount Etna continues to emit dense clouds of ash, forcing Catania airport to suspend all flights for the third consecutive day. The stoppage, initially scheduled until noon, has been extended until 23:59. Passengers are advised to check before heading to the airport

Italy's Embassy in Riyadh issues an advisory update for Saudi Arabia, urging citizens to exercise "utmost caution" amid recent developments. Citizens are advised to: - Exercise utmost caution nationwide; avoid military/security installations & energy infrastructure

Naval, aerial exercises and amphibious landing, drone confrontation "Medusa 15" exercise concludes on Crete, with participation from Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, along with equipment and personnel from France and Italy. The UAE, Serbia, Mozambique and Bahrain participated as observers

The Egyptian Army has announced the start of joint military exercises "Medusa 15," involving forces from Egypt, Greece, France, Italy, and Cyprus, which will last several days in the Mediterranean Sea and at a number of Greek air bases.

Räjähdys ja tulipalo syttyi torstaina KNDS Ammo Italian ammustehtaalla Colleferrossa, lähellä Roomaa, tehtaan ruutipuristusosastolla. Kaikkien 24 paikalla olleen työntekijän kerrottiin olevan turvassa; paikallinen syyttäjä on aloittanut tutkinnan räjähdyksen syystä. -Rai

Spain says it will impose border controls on flights and ships from Italy amid migration dispute. Source: Reuters

Italy has rejected Spain's ultimatum, stating it will not bow to "ultimatums or impositions" and will maintain border checks on arrivals from Spain until at least August 15. Italy insisted the measures will remain until it confirms there are no security, terrorism, or irregular migration risks stemming from the enclave

Tänä aamuna 2. elokuuta ITS Thaon di Revel, Euroopan unionin Välimeren operaation EUNAVFOR MED IRINIn lippulaiva, suoritti tarkastuksen öljytankkeri Toa Payohille, joka on Euroopan unionin pakotteiden alainen ja kuuluu niin kutsuttuun Venäjän "varjolaivastoon". Tarkastuksen tarkoituksena oli varmistaa sen kansallisuus, joka aluksille määräytyy sen lipun mukaan, jota niillä on lupa käyttää. Toa Payoh purjehtii Kamerunin ilmoitetun lipun alla.

Giorgia Meloni: The images coming from Ceuta are striking and demonstrate, once again, that uncontrolled illegal immigration poses a concrete threat to the security of Europe's borders. I have spoken with Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi. Italy will not stand by and watch. We are convening the relevant bodies, and following these meetings, we are prepared to intervene with extraordinary measures to defend the borders and the safety of citizens, including the suspension of the Schengen Area with Spain. On illegal immigration, we will not yield an inch: defending the borders, stopping human traffickers, and ensuring effective repatriations will continue to be the line of this Government

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 56 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy

Clashes erupted between Italian police and protesters in Bologna following demonstrations over the death of a Moroccan man in police custody.

Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador Fertitta's arrival on superyacht

Nicaragua cuts diplomatic ties with Italy Nicaragua's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that it was cutting diplomatic ties with Rome over a dispute over the 1978 assassination of a former Italian prime minister.

Erdogan: I thank America, Spain, Germany, and Italy for the additional support for our air defenses during the Iran war

Trump keeps attacking Italy's Meloni: After spending Trillions of Dollars on NATO, Italy, and its Prime Minister, wouldn’t even think of becoming involved with the Islamic Republic of Iran and their very serious Nuclear Threat. For decades, we defend them but, when tested, they are not there to defend us, and the rest of the World. Not good

Italy's Meloni responds to Trump: President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless. As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you. My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy’s national interest, and that is exactly what I have always done. That is also what I did regarding the American military bases in Italy. Their use is governed by agreements that we have always respected, and that cannot be violated as long as I am Prime Minister. Italy remains a sovereign nation. In any case, my popularity is none of your concern. I suggest you focus on yours

Joint statement by the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy: The agreement between Washington and Tehran is an opportunity to restore regional stability and support the global economy.