Italy

‘Zionist’ lists, tourist maps: Italy's Jews warn of widening threat of antisemitism

L’Orientale University PhD candidate Benjamin Birely argues that Italy’s current atmosphere cannot be explained by the Israel-Hamas War alone.

Antizionist and pro-Palestinian posters on the streets of Italy, July 26, 2026.
An Airbus A321-271NX (EI-HXA) from ITA Airways takes off as it passes in front of kerosene tanks on March 21, 2026, in Brussels-Zaventem Airport, Belgium.

Italian airline cancels flights to Israel in wake of growing regional tension with Iran

‘DIAMONDS’ TELLS a story of Italian costume designers in a movie costume shop set in the 1970s.

Italian drama ‘Diamonds’ fails to sparkle - review

FILE PHOTO: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani attends a joint press conference, on the day of a meeting to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and security in Europe, at Villa Madama in Rome, Italy, June 12, 2025.

Russia expels two Italian diplomats in 'reciprocal measure' to Italy's expulsion of embassy staff


At least eight injured after car ramming attack, attempted stabbing in Italian city of Modena

He had been receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders, a source in the Interior Ministry said, without elaborating on the man's motivations or whether terrorism was a factor.

Police work at the scene after several people were injured when a car drove into pedestrians in the center of the northern Italian city of Modena, Italy, May 16, 2026.

Global Sumud Flotilla to resume journey to Gaza after leaders detained, deported

The Global Sumud Flotilla announced it will resume its journey to Gaza from Turkey after Israeli forces intercepted the activist fleet near Crete and detained key organizers.

Boats taking part in a humanitarian flotilla depart for Gaza from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.

Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.

Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.

Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel after week-long detention

The two activists, who have been on hunger strike since their detention, were handed over to the immigration authority, which deported them.

Brazilian Activist Thiago Avila, who was detained aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, appears at a court in Beersheba, southern Israel May 6, 2026.

US repatriates over 300 artifacts to Italy, including ancient Roman funerary stone found by FBI

Among the most significant items unveiled at the ceremony were a marble head of Alexander the Great dating to the first century CE, which was stolen from a Rome museum in 1960.

Two stolen artifacts returned to Italy by the United States in a handover ceremony in Rome, April 29, 2026.

Threats Against Jews and Israeli Consul in Florence prompts condemnation by officials

The incident follows other antisemitic episodes in Italy, including the recent vandalism of Holocaust memorial stumbling stones in Turin.

The Palazzo del Podesta (L) and Palazzo dei Banchi are pictured in Piazza Maggiore, the central square of Bologna.

Jewish man arrested for allegedly firing pellet gun at left-wing activists in Rome

Eitan Bondi, 21, was charged with attempted homicide in connection with the shooting of Rossana Gabrieli and Nicola Fasciano, two members of the National Association for Italian Partisans.

JEWISH COMMUNITY members hold Jewish Brigade sign as they participate in the 79th anniversary of the Liberation Day that commemorates the victory of the Italian resistance movement against Nazi Germany and the Italian Social Republic, in Milan, Italy, April 25, 2024.

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup - Financial Times

Iran had said earlier that it would decide on participation in the World Cup only after receiving a response from FIFA regarding the relocation of its matches from the US to Mexico.

A picture shows flags of Italy and of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) at the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) headquarters during a meeting of the Italian football authorities after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, in Rome on April 2, 2026.

Mossad agent killed abroad significantly influenced Iran war, Barnea reveals

Barnea did not specify who M. was, when they fell, or which incident it was. He did not say where M. fell, only noting that it was outside of Israel's borders.

Mossad head David Barnea speaks on Israel's Rememberance Day on April 21, 2026.

Archaeologist revives 2,000-year-old bread recipe in Pompeii after 18 years of experimentation

Panis quadratus was simple, made of water, flour, and salt, and carefully divided into eight sections with a reed and bound with rope.

File photo: First century bakery in the Roman town of Pompeii, showing corn-mill, oven, and food counter, January 1, 1900.