ITALIAN EMBASSY
'Kept my Italian passport because it was part of me': Sonia Gandhi recounts renouncing Italian citizenship in memoir
Sonia Gandhi detailed her experience of renouncing her Italian citizenship and adopting Indian nationality in her memoir. She described the emotional process of surrendering her passport, which symbolized part of her identity. Over time, she felt increasingly disconnected from her life in Italy and embraced her life in India. The renunciation was emphasized by the Italian embassy official, highlighting the permanence of her decision.
Trump discusses West Asia de-escalation with Qatar's emir; at least 30 killed in airstrikes in Yemen
US President Trump spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim about reducing tensions in West Asia. They focused on Qatar's mediation efforts to achieve security and stability in the region. In Yemen, airstrikes on a market resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people amidst ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Italy's Foreign Ministry is seeking the release of detained Italians in the West Bank.
‘Moved’ by Greece's quest to reacquire ‘stolen sculptures of the Parthenon,’ a Chilean engineer brought a marble to officials; archaeologists find it belonged to an even older temple razed by Persians
Enrico Tosti-Croce unearthed a marble fragment believed to originate from the Parthenon, a relic from his father. With the ongoing debate surrounding the Parthenon Marbles affecting his decision, he chose to return the stone to Greece. Upon closer inspection, it was revealed to belong to the Hekatompedon instead. Tosti-Croce felt fulfilled to restore the marble, which was met with gratitude from the Greek Ministry of Culture in a heartfelt letter.
Russian satellites help Iran's allies strike Saudi Arabia, data and officials say
Crucial to the strikes' success was what was happening in the skies overhead: For days beforehand, a constellation of Russian spy satellites converged over the pipeline and the air base to gather intelligence.
Thailand, Malaysia urge citizens to avoid protest-hit EU nations
Thailand and Malaysia have advised their citizens to reconsider travel to Europe due to ongoing protests. The Thai Foreign Minister highlighted concerns regarding unrest in France, Italy, Spain, and other countries. As demonstrations against the cost of living continue, safety is a major priority for traveling citizens. China also issued warnings for its nationals traveling to France amid rising violence.
Embassy of India advises nationals in Italy to avoid protest-hit areas
Indian nationals in Italy are urged to exercise caution and avoid protest areas as unrest occurred. Protests in cities like Milan and Turin saw violence, resulting in injuries and arrests. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni supported law enforcement and condemned violence during demonstrations. The Embassy of India provided emergency contact numbers for assistance to citizens. Authorities are monitoring events closely and encouraging peaceful demonstrations across the country.
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As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcome
Thailand is facing a growing backlash against foreign influence in its tourist hotspots, particularly southern islands such as Koh Phangan, Phuket and Koh Samui. Locals fear foreign investors and businesses are reshaping communities, driving up property prices and pushing residents out.
Trump's pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe's defences. Will it break the alliance?
European nations are increasing defence spending and exploring alternatives to American military technology. This shift is happening as doubts grow about the durability of United States support for NATO. While allies have met spending demands, uncertainty about future US troop presence has persisted. Further, Russia's actions have tested NATO unity and European defence capabilities.
US, Italy, Spain, and Greece 'temporarily' close embassies in Ukraine amid fear over 'air attack'
The United States embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, has temporarily closed its premises due to a potential significant air attack. The Italian, Spanish, and Greek embassies in Kyiv also announced that they will remain closed to the public today.
Italy to assist Indian startups, SMEs to identify global opportunity
Large Italian companies will meet the Indian startups and scale-ups including companies that are member of AIICP
Italy launches first ever mega food park & food processing unit in India
The pilot project “The Mega Food Park” was launched today, in virtual mode, with the signing of a Letter of Intent between the ICE Office in Mumbai and Fanidhar Mega Food Park, in Gujarat.
Italy arrests navy captain as suspected spy for passing documents to Russian diplomat
The Italian, a captain of a frigate, and the Russian, a military official accredited at the embassy, were accused of "serious crimes tied to spying and state security" after their meeting on Tuesday night, Italian police said. The suspects were not identified.
India, Italy to set up fast-track mechanism to facilitate investment
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the ministry, will represent Indian side in this system.
Three IITians face 10-hour 'racial profiling' ordeal in Italy
Though they were holding their identity papers, the three were flown 1,100km down south to Bari with several other people of varied nationalities.
'Will see' if the marine is fit enough to return to India, says Italy's Paolo Gentiloni
The Foreign Minister said he "hopes" for results in the case of the two Italian marines Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone.
After hate mails, India seeks security for embassy in Italy
India said it has asked Italy to provide more security to its embassy in Rome after the mission reported receiving hate mails.
SC seeks government's stand on Italian marines on February 24
The SC wants to know whether the government would continue to insist that the two marines be charged under the SUA Act which mandates death for them.
Italy slams India's move to invoke anti-piracy law on marines
Italy has said India's move to try two Italian marines under an anti-piracy act has left her "dumbfounded and outraged".
'Death sentence to Italian marines will be an act of war'
The two marines were deployed on the Italian-flagged oil tanker MT Enrica Lexie when they shot dead two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast in February, 2012, sparking diplomatic tensions between India and Italy.
Marines' trial in India hits new snag: Italian President Giorgio Napolitano
Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has said the trial of two marines in India over the killing of two Indian fishermen has run into new "difficulty" because of upcoming general elections in that country.
NIA to question Italian witnesses through video conferencing
NIA is likely to question 4 Italian marines, who were witness to killing of 2 fishermen off Kerala coast in 2012, through video conferencing after their refusal to come to India for deposition.
Indian employees at Italian embassy in Delhi allege racial discrimination
Mancini was at the receiving end of the Indian Supreme Court ire recently after failing to ensure the return of two marines wanted in India.
109 Indians languishing in Italy jails, Govt has no clue
The explanation given by govt was that the Italian govt maintains privacy about prisoners and has not informed New Delhi.
Kerala government opposes plea by Italian marines
The Kerala government today opposed in the high court the plea by two Italian marines, accused of killing two Indian fishermen in February, to facilitate their visit to Italy for Christmas.
Indian staff may sue Italy embassy over bias in wages
Indians employed in the Italian embassy here receive less than one-third of the salaries paid to their Italian counterparts and have now sought permission from the ministry of external affairs.
Government orders fresh probe into graft charges in chopper deal
Government today ordered a fresh probe into the allegations of malpractices in procurement of 12 helicopters for the VVIP Communication Squadrons of the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Italian firm Agusta Westland.
Killing of fishermen: Italian navy men charged
A case of murder was filed against armed guards of an Italian tanker less than 24 hours after they fired on a fishing boat, killing two Tamil Nadu fishermen off Kochi.
Package bomb found at Greek embassy in Italy
Bomb squad experts defused a package bomb that was delivered to the Greek Embassy in Rome four days after similar mail bombs exploded at two other embassies.
Rome on alert after embassy bomb blasts
Rome was on high alert on Christmas Eve after parcel bomb blasts left two staffers at the Chilean and Swiss embassies in the Italian capital badly injured in an attack claimed by anarchists.
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