Germany and Italy arrest more than 30 in Mafia food fraud sweep
German police officer among those held in raids against the ‘Ndrangheta over sales of expensive food and equipment. German and Italian authorities have arrested dozens of suspects, including a policeman,…
Italy foreign minister meets Syria’s new rulers, calls for sanctions talks
Antonio Tajani says Italy wants to serve as a bridge between Damascus and the European Union. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has held talks with Syria’s new rulers and called…
Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial deal
Rome boasts of deal processing asylum seekers outside EU. Critics complain of ‘cruel experiment’ that undermines human rights. An Italian navy ship has docked in Albania to deliver refugees and…








