League leader Matteo Salvini said that Italy will have to have a new general election after premier designate Giuseppe Conte handed back a mandate to form a government. “The Italians come first, their right to work, to security and happiness,” Salvini quoted by ANSA news agency. New elections now – Salvini (2). Never again slaves,…
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Italy: Conte gave up efforts to form government
Italy’s Prime minister-designate Giuseppe Conte said he’s given up on attempts to form a government after President Sergio Mattarella rejected his candidacy of an anti-euro economy minister. The country may now face a new election by the end of 2018. https://twitter.com/ansa_english/status/1000818360723103744 “President has received Prof. Giuseppe Conte …. who returned the mandate given to him…
Albania among top ten destinations
This week, the travel guide Lonely Planet named Tirana in their top ten “essential destinations in Europe” list, calling it a transformed “vigorous metropolis” and highlighting the city’s green and sustainable ethos. #Tirana’s Skanderbeg Square at night#skanderbeg #Albania #tirana #museum #citybreak #WeekendTrip #travelblogger #travel #traveller #City #travelpics #travelphoto pic.twitter.com/NaplvMgbia — travelonatimebudget 🌎 (@miatravelblog) May 20,…
‘Aquarius’ continues to rescue migrants in Libyan waters
According to the information released by #Aquarius vessel crew they rescued 73 men, women and children from a rubber boat in international waters off of #Libya. Everyone is safely onboard, the vessel continues partoling. Image: illustration. BREAKING: This morning the #Aquarius has rescued 73 men, women and children from a rubber boat in distress in international…
Prosecco sparkling conquest
Nowadays, champagnes and crémants of purely French origin have less and less welcome for the consumption of the French. Nowadays the foreign sparkling wines, especially Italian ones are in the picture. Moreover, today and since 2014, very few people do not acknowledge the charms famous Prosecco! Indeed, sales of sparkling Italian wine in France jumped…
Italy acts against ISIS supporters
Italian police informed about arrest of five people as part of a major operation against suspected supporters of Islamist terrorism around Rome. #terrorismo, @MarcoMinniti: "Minaccia #Isis mai così forte, anche in Italia" https://t.co/ouOElE9FAk pic.twitter.com/SXHOREwAMg — Gds.it (@GDS_it) March 28, 2018 The swoop is the latest in a series of similar raids this month, coming as…
Matteo Salvini to re-create EU project
Strasbourg. 13.03.2018. Matteo Salvini, Member of the European Parliament, gave his press-conference addressing key issues of his future work as a head of the Italian government, and also in the relation to the EU. He ensured that he will do his best to “rebuild” Italy, and impact the return of the European Union to its…
EC: Italian economy at risk
The Italian economy is one of the most at risk in the European Union because of its considerable debt and fragile banking sector, the European Commission said in a recurrent warning that may resonate strongly after Italy’s inconclusive elections. #ANSA | Italy growth far below EU average (4) – 'Strengthened but productivity, banks still issues' https://t.co/waLtLocWgJ…
Salvini versus Di Maio contesting ‘laurel wreath’
Two anti-establishment leaders declared readiness to govern Italy, the move is sending ripples across the euro zone after voters relegated mainstream parties to the sidelines in delivering a hung parliament. With the EU27 third-largest economy seemingly facing prolonged political instability, the anti-immigrant Lega Nord claimed the right to rule after its center-right alliance won the…
Italy: 5SM leads in exit polls
The Five-Star Movement (5SM) is a leading force as an individual party in Italy’s election, while the anti-immigration Lega Nord is also higher in the ranks than expected, suggest the first exit polls. Image: Luigi Di Maio, Five Star Movement. The RAI exit poll predicted 30.5 percent for the Eurosceptic, anti-corruption Five Star Movement, and pegged Lega…
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