Italy
Not just for the rich: How you can enjoy Portofino even without a millionaire’s budget
The Italian Riviera town is considered a luxury destination, but smart planning allows travelers to enjoy its views, restaurants, and atmosphere for less.
‘Zionist’ lists, tourist maps: Italy's Jews warn of widening threat of antisemitism
Italian airline cancels flights to Israel in wake of growing regional tension with Iran
Italian drama ‘Diamonds’ fails to sparkle - review
The Jewish Brigade fought fascism in Italy. Now its flags spark protests - opinion
The Jewish Brigade has become a screen onto which other conflicts are projected: Zionism and anti-Zionism, antisemitism, Israel and Palestine, the meaning of antifascism, and more.
Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
West has faced a wave of cancellations across Europe this summer following years of antisemitic remarks, with Britain denying him entry in April.
Italian author Erri De Luca: ‘I am prepared to lose everything’ for backing Israel
Italian author Erri De Luca said he is prepared to lose everything for his convictions as he spoke about Israel, Hebrew, and Zionism.
Jewish LGBTQ group banned from Rome Pride parade for not denouncing Israeli government on Gaza
Keshet Italia slammed Roma Pride as antisemitic in a Tuesday press release, and the "unprecedented exclusion" of the only Italian Jewish LGBTQ org. was a removal of a mask from the organizer's face.
Modi-Meloni meeting puts Italy at center of India’s Europe strategy
Rome has become a useful European partner for India as both countries seek deeper cooperation on trade, technology, ports, defense, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Ben-Gvir banned from France, French FM Barrot says, demanding sanctions against far-right minister
"As of this day, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from accessing French territory," said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, as he demanded EU sanctions against the far-right minister.
Western powers condemn Israel for West Bank settlements, settler violence
The joint statement emphasized Israel's E1 settlement expansion project as a violation of international law.
Italian teenager re-arrested in Florence for terrorism recruitment
The teenager had declared himself “ready to act” and received instructions on how to choose a target for a terror attack in chats with individuals linked to Islamist extremism.
Pompeii victim revealed to be a doctor fleeing Vesuvius’ eruption over 60 years after discovery
The doctor’s identity followed new analysis of archaeological finds kept in the park’s storage warehouses - including a small case hidden within the cast of one of the victims from the garden.
Italy and its Jewish community suffer from the Islamist-far left unholy alliance - opinion
How political opportunism and ideological extremism are fueling antisemitism, instability, and economic decline across Italy.
