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Four Renaissance masterpieces by Antonello da Messina, worth up to €80 million, have been stolen from the MuMe museum in Messina, Sicily, during the Ferragosto holiday. The thieves exploited the city's festive distractions to break in and take the artworks, including a rare double-sided panel and crucial parts of a historic polyptych.
A fresh eruption of Mount Etna on November 16 forced Catania Airport in Sicily to suspend inbound flights due to ash in the atmosphere. Departures remained unaffected, and authorities closed the airspace above the ash cloud.
About 300 people, including children, have been camping on Rome's scorching streets for days after their occupied building was evacuated following a minor fire. Residents and activists say the move is politically motivated, and they are vowing to maintain the protest.
Spain announced it will reinstate temporary border checks on travelers from Italy, retaliating against Rome's similar measure amid an unusual migration surge in Ceuta. The move escalates tensions between the two EU allies.
Italy's Foreign Minister has rejected the NATO Secretary-General's recent statement on military support, asserting Rome's independent stance. The minister emphasized Italy's commitment to international obligations while reserving the right to its own perspective.
Iran has formally accused Italy and Romania of enabling US and Israeli military operations in the Middle East, citing evidence of airspace and infrastructure use. Tehran warns the actions violate international law and threaten regional stability, vowing retaliation if support continues.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of lying about an incident at the G7 summit, prompting Italy's foreign minister to cancel a visit to the United States. The diplomatic row highlights growing tensions between the two leaders despite their previous close ties.
Japan and Italy have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on upholding a rules-based order and freedom of navigation. The talks covered regional issues such as the East China Sea and the Korean Peninsula, with both sides emphasizing peaceful dispute resolution.
The Japanese and Italian prime ministers have agreed to deepen cooperation in technology and economic security. The leaders discussed high-tech fields such as AI, cybersecurity, and clean energy, as well as supply chain security. The agreement aims to boost business investment and R&D collaboration between the two nations.
