Stories from Rome · Italy

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, was mentioned in a broadcast as having a 'fernesina,' which implies a discussion or meeting.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubbio is in Rome on Saturday, May 9, 2026, where he held a meeting with Tajani at the Farnesina, Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The source also noted American dissatisfaction regarding ongoing talks with Iranians. US Secretary of State Rubio stated in Rome that the American position on the straits, likely referring to the Taiwan Strait, remains unchanged. This statement was reportedly directed at China. The US Secretary of State met with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Premier Meloni at Palazzo Chigi in Rome. The meeting was described as 'frank and constructive' and covered tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine. Premier Meloni stated Italy defends its national interests like its allies. A newspaper, Paola Di Caro, reported the event as 'Meloni Vertice con Rubio,' and the Secretary commented on soldiers, stating 'we don't have any.'

A speaker on Radio Capital Italy discussed the departure of 'Matataranni' from the role of Anna De Santis, a character portrayed for eight years in a television series.

Prosecutor Milillo has requested the exact opposite of measures that would prevent abuses.

Piero Salsonetti stated that many Italian prosecutors and courts, even after 2023, continue not to apply Article 270 and use 'dragnet' wiretaps at will. Salsonetti suggested that this situation should prompt judicial leaders to request a law to prevent such abuses.

Italian actor Checco Zalone, also known as Luca Medici, was reportedly overlooked at the recent David di Donatello awards, Italy's national film awards. This occurred despite his films attracting 9.5 million cinema viewers in Italy.

The Rome International Tennis tournament today resulted in a 2-7 score.

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The Justice Committee of the Chamber of Deputies in Rome held a hearing to discuss the detailed program for prison construction.