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March 14, 2023

Italy blames Russia for refugee surge, offshore deaths

Italian officials insist the presence of Russian mercenaries in Libya is responsible for the recent influx of migrants and uptick in deaths off the Mediterranean nation's coast.

March 13, 2023

Italy estimates 680K migrants in Libya want to cross Mediterranean Sea for Europe

An Italian report suggests that nearly 700,000 people are waiting for an opportunity to migrate from Libya to Europe. However, a U.N. official has challenged the report’s credibility.

March 10, 2023

3 boats, 1,300 migrants 'in danger' off Italian coast, authorities say

The Italian coast guard responded Friday to three boats "in danger" that were carrying a total of over 1,300 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea off the nation's southern coast.

March 9, 2023

Italy plans to crack down on smugglers following fatal migrant boat accident

The country of Italy is cracking down on smuggling following a migrant boat accident that killed multiple people. The country's government will stiffen the punishment for smugglers.

March 8, 2023

Reporter's Notebook: Italy's Meloni facing first crisis as prime minister over migrant boat tragedy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing her first crisis after taking office in October, after a migrant-packed vessel broke into pieces just off the shore of Italy.

March 7, 2023

2 Italian air force planes fatally collide mid-air, killing both pilots

2 Italian Air Force planes fatally collided mid-air on Tuesday during an exercise, and crashed to the ground. Both of the U-208 aircrafts crashed near Guidonia military airport.

March 7, 2023

2 pilots killed after Italian Air Force planes crash mid-air

Two Italian Air Force planes collided during an exercise northeast of Rome, Italy. Both pilots were killed in the crash but no injuries on the ground were reported.

March 6, 2023

Secret of aging well? One 74-year-old works out regularly and 'retains a spirit of adventure'

A woman who lives in Italy — Norma Williams, age 74 — works out five days a week, eats plenty of fish and drinks wine. She says she's in the best shape of her life and vows to beat aging.

March 2, 2023

Italy closes investigation alleging COVID lockdown failures

Italy prosecutors closed an investigation alleging COVID lockdown failures in the early days of lockdown. The case will now go to a magistrate to decide whether to indict more suspects.

March 2, 2023

Former Italy PM investigated for allegedly mishandling COVID outbreak

Italy’s former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is being placed under investigation. He is accused of mishandling the coronavirus pandemic that broke out in 2020.