Stories from Italy

Italian Prime Minister Meloni stated that Italy is prepared to contribute to the security of the Strait of Hormuz.

A driver struck approximately ten people in the Italian city of Modena before fleeing the scene and stabbing another individual. No vaccine or specific treatment is available for the injuries sustained. The driver, a 30-year-old, was taken into custody. Italian government officials described the incident as extremely serious. Authorities identified the driver who struck pedestrians as 31-year-old Salim El-Koudri, an Italian citizen known to officials for having mental disorders. The suspect, described as a man around 30 years old, has been arrested. Several people were left seriously injured after a car plowed into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena. The incident took place next to the iconic cathedral of Modena, southeast of Milan. Eyewitness accounts state the driver accelerated towards pedestrians, sending people flying and pinning one woman against a shop.

Intesa Sanpaolo significantly increased its cryptocurrency holdings to $235 million in the first quarter of 2026. This increase was driven by new positions in Ethereum and XRP via ETFs.

Italian taxi drivers experienced modest growth and territorial disparities in 2024, with average earnings around 19,000 euros.

An explosion occurred at the courthouse in Ivrea, Italy. The Vice President of the Superior Council of the Judiciary, Fabio Pinelli, was present at the scene.

A general strike has been called for May 18th across Italy to protest against genocide and wars. The strike is expected to cause widespread disruption across the country.

A group of divers has become trapped within an Italian cave system. Divers are trapped in a cave system in Italy.

A research team from Italy has refuted the assumption that a bacterium with the name 'Streptococcus pyogenes' arrived with Europeans.

A fire involving a car and a van occurred in Ittiri, requiring the intervention of the Vigili del Fuoco (Fire Department). The incident caused fear in the local area.

Four divers are currently trapped within an underwater cave system in Italy. Four Italian divers are trapped in a cave system near Sassari. A group of five divers was attempting to explore caves in at least 160 feet of water when they became trapped.