Politics

Referendum, Schlein: ‘We will beat Meloni in the general election; there is already an alternative majority’

Rome, 23 March (LaPresse) – ‘We will defeat Giorgia Meloni in the upcoming general election. There is already an alternative…

23 Mar 2026

Zuppi: ‘The Church is free; we do not form alliances with political forces’

Rome, 23 March (LaPresse) - ‘The Church, within society, presents itself as independent and free, a friend, ready to collaborate…

23 Mar 2026

Referendum, Meloni: ‘We respect the Italians’ decision; we will press ahead with determination’

Rome, 23 March (LaPresse) - “Sovereignty belongs to the people, and the Italians have spoken clearly today. The government has…

23 Mar 2026

Lega: ‘Death threats against Valditara; very worrying situation’

Milan, 23 March (LaPresse) – ‘More death threats against members of the Lega. This time, it is the Minister of…

23 Mar 2026

Referendum: with half of polling stations counted, 45.37% in favour, 54.63% against

Rome, 23 March (LaPresse) – With around half of the polling stations counted (30,242 out of 61,533), according to data…

23 Mar 2026

Delmastro case: Fratoianni says, ‘Not minute longer at the ministry’

Rome, 23 March (LaPresse) – ‘Delmastro cannot remain in his post for a minute longer. Meloni’s defence of her personal…

23 Mar 2026

Sardinia, Todde remains president: ‘No removal from office on appeal, just fine’

Cagliari, 23 March (LaPresse) – The President of the Sardinia Region, Alessandra Todde, retains her post following the decision of…

23 Mar 2026

Referendum: Polling stations close. SWG-La7 exit poll: ‘No’ leads with 49-53%, ‘Yes’ at 47-51%

Rome, 23 March (LaPresse) - Polling stations across Italy closed at 3pm for the constitutional referendum on justice reform. Counting…

23 Mar 2026

Justice Referendum, Meloni: ‘Turnout? Democracy is good news’

Rome, 23 March (LaPresse) – Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cast her vote in the referendum on the justice system at…

23 Mar 2026

Justice Referendum, Meloni: ‘Ready to vote; it’s important to take part’

Rome, 23 March (LaPresse) – ‘Ready to vote. Remember: you have until 3 pm today to go to the polling…

23 Mar 2026

Justice Referendum: polling stations have reopened; voting continues until 3 pm

Rome, 23 March (LaPresse) – Polling stations for the constitutional referendum on judicial reform reopened at 7 am. At 11…

23 Mar 2026

Justice Referendum: turnout at 11 pm stands at 46.07%

Milan, 22 March (LaPresse) – The final national turnout figure at 11 pm today, Sunday 22 March, for the constitutional…

23 Mar 2026

Bossi: Crowds of Lega Nord supporters in Pontida await the funeral, “Free Padania”

Pontida (Bergamo), 22 March (LaPresse) - “Bossi, Bossi”, “Free Padania”, “Freedom, freedom”, “Thieving Rome, the North will not forgive”. These…

22 Mar 2026

DC, Paolo Cirino Pomicino has died: the former minister was 86

Rome, March 21 (LaPresse) – Paolo Cirino Pomicino, former DC parliamentarian and minister in the De Mita and Andreotti governments,…

21 Mar 2026

Bossi, at funeral in Pontida monastery only family, friends and guests

Rome, March 21 (LaPresse) – Only family, friends and invited guests will be allowed to attend the funeral service for…

21 Mar 2026

Government, Conte: ‘Meloni isn't taking any action on Delmastro – is she being blackmailed?’

Rome, 20 March (LaPresse) – “Delmastro shared these connections with Bartolozzi. I say to the Italian people: can we allow…

20 Mar 2026

Bossi’s son Renzo: “A final farewell with the people of Padania”

Gemonio (Varese) – “The family, wishing to share this final farewell with the people of Padania and the great Lega…

20 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be in Pontida on Sunday for Umberto Bossi’s funeral

Rome, 20 March (LaPresse) – Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will attend the funeral of Umberto Bossi, founder and leader of…

20 Mar 2026

Umberto Bossi’s funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon in Pontida

Gemonio (Varese), 20 March (LaPresse) - The funeral of Umberto Bossi, founder and leader of the Lega, who died yesterday…

20 Mar 2026

Tajani: ‘Bossi was man of rare political sensitivity; we will miss him’

Rome, 20 March (LaPresse) - Umberto Bossi was ‘an extraordinary man, intelligent, with a very rare political sensitivity, and always…

20 Mar 2026

Salvini: ‘He leaves great legacy; he never gave up’

Rome, 20 March (LaPresse) - ‘We are all here thanks to an idea of his’. So said Deputy Prime Minister…

20 Mar 2026

Iran, Meloni: ‘Initiative on Hormuz following the conflict’

Brussels, 20 March (LaPresse) - "We discussed the issue of freedom of navigation, also with reference to what was written…

20 Mar 2026

Bossi, Meloni: ‘It marked an important chapter in Italian history, close to the family and the League’

Milan, 19 March (LaPresse) – ‘Umberto Bossi, with his political passion, marked an important chapter in Italian history and made…

19 Mar 2026

Bossi, Lega: ‘A shaken community rallies round the family’

Milan, 19 March (LaPresse) – “The entire Lega community is deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of its founder,…

19 Mar 2026

Ukraine: sources say, ‘Meloni has expressed sympathy for Orban, but P. Chigi denies this’

Brussels, 19 March (LaPresse) – According to diplomatic sources in Brussels, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is reported to have…

19 Mar 2026

Lega: Umberto Bossi has died

Rome, 19 March (LaPresse) – Umberto Bossi, founder of the Lega, has died at the age of 84. It is…

19 Mar 2026

Iran, Conte: ‘Italy on mission in the Strait of Hormuz? We can't make up for Trump's attack’

Milan, 19 March (LaPresse) – “We have now reached the point where we are getting our information either from Washington…

19 Mar 2026

Iran, Crosetto: ‘No entry into the Strait of Hormuz without ceasefire’

Rome, 19 March (LaPresse) – ‘I have read completely inaccurate interpretations of the document approved today by a number of…

19 Mar 2026

Referendum, Home Office: ‘Cross-checks to ensure compliance with the ban on double voting’

Rome, 19 March (LaPresse) – Certain categories of voters who, for work-related reasons, are away from their place of residence…

19 Mar 2026

Iran, Tajani: ‘The statement on Hormuz is political, not military’

Milan, 19 March (LaPresse) - The joint statement by the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan on…

19 Mar 2026