Stories from Rome · Italy

A source stated that Italy is becoming more adherent to the wishes of the Berlusconi family. Italy is adhering more closely to the wishes of the Berlusconi family, specifically those of the former leader's daughter.

Reports indicate Italy's Euro-Atlantic centrality has been demonstrated through its relations with the United States. However, there is an unreconciled reading of a recent summit, with 'the American' not reconciling.

Italian tennis players Musetti and Darderi won their initial matches at an international tennis tournament.

The Cacao of Excellence program, created by a nonprofit in Rome, took years to develop. Julien Simonis helped develop the process, which involves roasting beans, separating shells, running nibs through a mill, and adding sugar and cocoa butter before molding chocolate.

Italy's early exit from the European Union's excessive deficit procedure is a prominent topic in Italian news.

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.