Huge yachts, private planes, luxury villas and flashy cars. All belonging to Russian oligarchs whose assets in Italy have been frozen since the invasion of Ukraine two years ago, and, according to data collected by the European commission, this amounts to 2.3 billion euros. But this is turning out to be extremely costly for the Italian state. Our correspondent in Italy tells us more #Ukraine#Russia#Italy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8OFkFK3wKw
#EU#Italy#PressFreedom#RAI#TV#Television#News#Media#Journalism: "An Italian union has called for political parties to be “eliminated from Rai” as journalists with the public broadcaster went on strike in protest against the “suffocating control” allegedly being wielded by Giorgia Meloni’s rightwing government over their work.
The ruling coalition has been accused of influencing programming, including censoring themes that are not in tune with its rightwing stance.
The strike on Monday came amid a growing debate in Italy about political influence in the media after Rai was accused of censoring an antifascism monologue that was due to be read on one of its TV talkshows by the high-profile author Antonio Scurati.
“This strike is in response to industrial themes … but also there is an aspect linked to the independence and autonomy of journalists,” Daniele Macheda, the president of Usigrai, the main union representing Rai journalists, told reporters in Rome. “Things have happened in Italy, also recently, that do not give us much hope in [the way] things are going.”
They are calling for “innovative ways” to address migration & migrant smuggling...such as increased cooperation between the EU and #NATO, and more #deportations
🇮🇹 #Italy’s president told the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that #Russia’s invasion of Ukraine can’t be solved by rewarding its aggression and peace can only come when #Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are restored.
Italy supplies Ukraine with weapons only for use within the country's borders, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on May 7, according to the ANSA news agency.
As the sun dips below the horizon, the three Corinthian columns in the Roman Forum bask in a warm, golden glow, their ancient marble surfaces reflecting the hues of the fading day, a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the past.
The comments indicated a change of heart from Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, who said in November 2023 that the "time is not yet ripe" for ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine.
As the #sun doth sink 'tween tower and age-old walls,
The plaza basks in gentle, warm #orange embrace.
In tranquil eve, the #city waits, as #nightfall calls,
Preparing for nocturnal symphony to grace.
Italian FM: Rome sends Ukraine weapons only for use within its borders (kyivindependent.com)
Italy supplies Ukraine with weapons only for use within the country's borders, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on May 7, according to the ANSA news agency.
Italian defense minister calls for truce in Ukraine, peace negotiations with Russia (kyivindependent.com)
The comments indicated a change of heart from Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, who said in November 2023 that the "time is not yet ripe" for ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine.