A powerful explosion occurred at an ammunition factory near Colleferro, approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Rome, according to Italian authorities and local media.

Slovenian police, alerted by Italian authorities, recovered three stolen motorcycles found on a trailer with French license plates, driven by Romanian nationals, after they were tracked heading towards Ljubljana.

A 15-year-old Italian national has been detained in Malta for 70 days on charges of causing a bomb hoax at his school, with Italian authorities closely monitoring the case.

Italian authorities in Turin have dismantled a transnational criminal organization involved in cigarette production and smuggling. The operation led to 23 arrests and the seizure of assets worth €140 million.

The port authority conducted an operation on Laghetto beach near Naples, a popular public beach, seizing umbrellas, sunbeds, and chairs.

Italian authorities have halted an online initiative, linked to a Gaza flotilla group, that sought public reports on the locations of Israeli tourists and Italian Jews, drawing comparisons to fascist-era persecution.

Italian authorities have conducted a large-scale raid targeting youth criminality across the country.

Italian authorities arrested a 17-year-old girl, an Italian citizen, in Pavia on suspicion of being involved in Islamic extremist circles and preparing to participate in terrorist attacks, with reports indicating she was ready to 'sacrifice herself' for Islamic extremism.

Italian authorities have dismantled a gang that used Kalashnikovs to terrorize Palermo, Sicily, after discovering that the criminal organization received instructions via a WhatsApp group. The investigation revealed the gang's communication methods.

Italian authorities claim to have dismantled a Russian spy network that was collecting data on Western air defense systems for Ukraine, leading to an arrest and the expulsion of two Russian diplomats.

Italian authorities have accused multiple transporters of illegally reloading Danish pigs in Italy, with investigations over the past year revealing fraud against animal welfare regulations in all three monitored transports.

Italian authorities at Malpensa Airport intercepted a shipment from Cambodia containing two Siamese crocodile skulls and a brown bear skull, part of a larger seizure of protected species.

Italian authorities have arrested seven individuals suspected of being part of an anarchist network, facing charges including terrorist association and subversion of the democratic order, linked to rail sabotage during the Winter Olympics.

Italian authorities uncovered a massive fraud exceeding half a billion euros related to the Superbonus scheme, involving approximately sixty fictitious companies that allegedly managed building renovation projects across Italy without actual premises or employees.

Italian authorities have uncovered one of the largest clandestine cigarette factories ever found in the country, leading to seven arrests. The facility spanned 9,000 square meters and contained two complete production lines, 78 tons of shredded tobacco, and 25 million cigarette packs.

The European Court of Justice has ruled that Italian authorities can impose stricter conditions on tech giants like Meta for using news content from Italian media, particularly concerning AI-driven news dissemination.

Milanese prosecutors are investigating two Iranian individuals suspected of threatening their compatriots living in exile, a case that highlights the Iranian regime's pressure on dissidents in Europe.

Italian anti-mafia and financial police have announced the seizure of over 200 million euros linked to Matteo Messina Denaro, the deceased Sicilian Cosa Nostra boss, who had built a vast financial empire.

A mega-operation coordinated by EUROJUST, involving Albanian (SPAK) and Italian authorities, has dismantled a dangerous Franco-Italian and Albanian criminal network involved in mafia-style murders, drug trafficking, and money laundering, leading to 12 arrests and the laundering of 1 million euros in Tirana.

Italian authorities successfully busted a large-scale streaming piracy operation, estimated to be worth €300 million.

The "Sea-Watch 5" rescue vessel has arrived in Brindisi, Italy, following alleged gunfire from the Libyan coast guard. Italian authorities have initiated an investigation against the ship's captain.

After years of delays and political debate, Italian authorities have given the final "green light" to the ambitious 14.4 billion euro bridge project across the Strait of Messina.

Italian authorities, in cooperation with Polish officials, have dismantled a criminal group involved in luxury car trade fraud, with the vehicles ultimately being brought into Poland.

Italian authorities have successfully apprehended the individual responsible for robbing a jewelry store in Ljubljana. The arrest was made in Italy, bringing an end to the search for the perpetrator.

Italian authorities are investigating the causes of a fault in the Tal oil pipeline and damage to a power line in Tolmezzo, with officials denying any deliberate acts of sabotage.

Italian authorities are investigating five Bulgarian individuals involved in a scheme to import hazardous waste into Bulgaria and Greece, with an Italian company allegedly misclassifying waste to cut costs.

Italian authorities seized artwork and assets worth $23 million allegedly stolen from Bond girl Ursula Andress by her longtime financial advisor.

Italian authorities have seized properties, artworks, and financial assets worth 20 million euros in and around Florence, which were reportedly purchased with money stolen from the first James Bond girl.

Italian authorities have imposed a $4.6 million fine on the review platform Trustpilot for misleading consumers, causing its shares to slip.

A Russian gas tanker, loaded with large quantities of natural gas, is drifting without a crew between Malta and Italy, prompting Italian authorities to fear an environmental catastrophe.

Italian authorities have reported record seizures at ports and airports, confiscating a wide range of illegal goods including armaments, protected corals, illegal drugs, and counterfeit items.

Italian officials seized a truck carrying over 10 million detonators and hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition, with transport documents indicating they were destined for Cyprus, prompting the Cypriot government to seek urgent clarification.

Italian authorities at the port of Ancona seized over 10 million detonators and 314,000 rounds of ammunition from a truck declared as 'various goods' that was preparing to board a passenger ferry to Cyprus.

Italian authorities have issued an antiterrorism alert focusing on sensitive US and Israeli cultural centers and diplomatic offices, though no specific threat to Italy has been identified.

Italian authorities have accused a man of training his dog to illegally dump his rubbish, with the City of Catania warning against using 'ingenuity' as an 'alibi for incivility'.

Italian authorities have extended the opening hours of several popular tourist attractions by up to four hours. This measure aims to allow visitors to explore sites in more comfortable conditions, avoiding the hottest parts of the day.

Durrës police in Albania arrested a 43-year-old man who was internationally wanted by Italian authorities, having been sentenced to 14 years in prison in Italy for drug trafficking.

A 42-year-old man, previously sentenced to 15 years in prison for human trafficking, has been extradited from Rome to Albania following cooperation between Interpol Tirana and Italian authorities.

Four Romanian nationals are accused by Italian authorities of exploiting undocumented foreign workers in Sicily, forcing them to work 70 hours a week and live in conditions without electricity or water.

Italy's Guardia di Finanza has proposed halting 5,500 operators as part of a crackdown on shell companies suspected of money laundering and fraud, intensifying efforts against tax evasion and other illicit activities.

Italian authorities have seized nearly 800 kilograms of cocaine, which was found hidden among bananas and had packages marked with Serbian flags.

Italian authorities suspect a German humanitarian organization of colluding with human smugglers, citing video evidence that allegedly documents a connection between them.

Italian authorities have searched Chanel offices as part of a labor abuse investigation. The luxury group stated it is cooperating with the probe and has terminated its relationship with the subcontractor in question.

Italian authorities have imposed fines on six companies accused of engaging in 'ambush marketing' tactics related to the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic Games. The penalties aim to protect official sponsors and event integrity.

Italian authorities at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport seized 216 kilograms of khat and reported an Israeli passenger who had arrived from Tel Aviv.

Italian authorities have uncovered a large-scale tax fraud scheme involving 'ghost receipts' for cash payments, leading to an estimated evasion of 20 million euros.

Italian authorities, including the Guardia di Finanza and Customs, have seized over three quintals of pure cocaine, valued at 120 million euros, hidden in a banana cargo from Colombia at the port of Vado Ligure in Savona.

Italian financial police are investigating a vast illicit money transfer network, dubbed a 'clandestine Chinese bank,' suspected of laundering five billion euros from Italy to Beijing, with 60,000 Italian tax evaders among its alleged clients.

An Audi, sought by Italian authorities via Interpol, was temporarily seized at the Božaj border crossing.

Italian authorities have located the body of a 54-year-old Slovenian hiker in the Val di Fanes valley in the Italian Dolomites, following an extensive search operation. The hiker had been missing since Monday.

An engineer from Gaza, Al Najjar, who lost his wife and four children in 2024 and had permission to study in Italy, was arrested by the Israeli army, with Italian authorities now monitoring the case.

Italian authorities have reportedly prohibited concerts by artists Kanye West and Travis Scott, citing security concerns as the reason for the ban.

The Guardia di Finanza (Gdf) in Italy uncovered a massive fraud scheme worth €1 billion involving the illicit supply of workers and exploitation. Authorities reported 774 individuals denounced, 12,000 undeclared workers, and 16,000 irregular workers, with seizures totaling €186 million.

Italian authorities have arrested a 15-year-old in Florence for a second time, accusing him of communicating with Islamic State members and being "ready to strike."

The Italian Financial Guard has discovered 100 luxury yachts in Sardinian ports operating under foreign flags, evading Italian tax authorities despite their owners being registered in Italy.

A new book describes how wealthy Westerners allegedly paid to hunt and shoot Bosnians in Sarajevo during the 1990s war. Italian authorities have now launched an investigation into these claims of 'sniper tourism'.

Italian authorities have launched an investigation into the travel giant Booking.com over allegations of unfair commercial practices. The probe focuses on the company's business conduct within the country.

Italian authorities are scrutinizing two cosmetic chains for their 'insidious' marketing of anti-aging creams and skincare routines to teenagers, raising concerns about age-appropriateness.

Two brothers, Artur and Arben Mehilli, convicted of murder in Albania, have been arrested in Italy thanks to close cooperation and real-time information exchange between Albanian and Italian authorities.

Italian authorities have imposed a fine on the financial technology company Revolut for breaches of the consumer code. The specific details of the violations were not immediately disclosed but relate to consumer protection regulations.

Italian authorities have seized 20 million euros worth of assets in Tuscany, including properties and vineyards, suspected to have been purchased with funds embezzled from the famous 90-year-old actress Ursula Andress.

Italian authorities have seized millions of euros that were allegedly embezzled from the Swiss actress Ursula Andress.

Italian authorities are investigating possible attack targets and have classified the anarchist scene as a major threat to the country, following the deaths of two anarchists in Rome.

Italian authorities are increasing controls on fuel price hikes, targeting excise duty fraud and illegal distributors as gasoline and diesel prices rise, leading to an increase in illicit activities.

The Italian Navy missile frigate Federico Martinengo has arrived in Cyprus’s maritime area, Italian authorities announced.

Italian authorities have uncovered an illicit wine trafficking operation, seizing 2.5 million liters of wine falsely marketed as DOP or IGP despite being made from non-compliant grapes and musts.

Footage has been released showing the arrest of Klodian Llomi (Mazari) in Dibër, who was wanted by Italian authorities on charges of exploiting prostitution and organized crime. A police officer was injured during the operation.

Adriano Patozi, 64, has been arrested by Albanian police on charges from Italian authorities for corruption and involvement in drug trafficking, with extradition to Italy pending.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 20 - Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said Friday that the government would challenge two recent rulings against it and in favour of the German Sea-Watch migrant-rescue NGO. This week a court in Catania ordered the release of the NGO's Sea-Watch 5 migrant-rescue ship after the Italian authorities temporarily impounded it for allegedly breaching the rules for such operations, while judges in Palermo ordered the Italian State to pay 76,000 euros in compensation to it for illegally detaining another of its ships, the Sea Watch 3, in 2019. On Wednesday Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed indignation about the latter decision, saying it was an example of how elements within the judiciary are seeking to thwart the government's efforts to halt illegal immigration. "Up until now we have challenged these types of rulings, using the three-level judicial system (in Italy), and we will continue to do so," Piantedosi said at the opening of a new police office at Rome's central Termini train station. "We have challenged them whenever possible, so we will do the same in this case as well". (ANSA). Read article...

Italian authorities announced they have secured 30 million euros in refunds and discounts for skiers, concluding an investigation into Dolomiti Superski, a consortium of ski lift operators, regarding alleged unfair practices.

Italian authorities are intensifying efforts against illegal and overpriced private beach resorts, with plans in several regions to close private baths and convert them into public beaches. This initiative aims to provide more free access to beaches for the public.

Albanian police have arrested a 23-year-old in Durrës who was internationally wanted by Italian authorities for his alleged involvement in a criminal group in Italy; he is now awaiting extradition.

Italian authorities have seized approximately 1,700 pounds of high-purity cocaine, valued at nearly $290 million, which was concealed within a refrigerated banana shipment originating from Ecuador.

Italian authorities have seized around 800 kilograms of high-purity cocaine hidden among dozens of banana pallets in a refrigerated container that arrived from Ecuador.

Italian authorities have seized a 50,000 euro bank account in Tunisia belonging to the jeweler who killed two robbers. The account, owned by Mario Roggero, was frozen following a coordinated operation by Italian judicial authorities.

Italian authorities have arrested a 17-year-old girl who was allegedly preparing a suicide attack on behalf of ISIS, raising alarms about extremist activity in the country.

Italian authorities have intensified their crackdown on uncertified speed cameras, leading to the overnight deactivation of thousands of devices, with a minister declaring 'the robbing has ended.'

Italy's communications authority, AgCom, has blocked 3,750 illegal streaming sites showing Wimbledon matches, a record number for a sport other than football, with officials now considering fines for users.

Albania's National Bureau of Investigation (BKH) has arrested Adi Cobo Bazholi, who was sought by Italian authorities in connection with the 'Ura' case.

Italy has repatriated seven historic artefacts to Pakistan, which were seized in 2007, following cooperation between Pakistani and Italian authorities.

Italian authorities have arrested seven suspected members of an anarchist terrorist cell. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the group's activities.

The Lombardy region in Italy is implementing a 200% tax on data centers, using legislative power to curb their construction. This move reflects a strong stance by Italian authorities against the proliferation of data centers.

Albania's Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has verified security measures for individuals arrested in a money laundering investigation conducted in cooperation with Italian authorities.

Meta Platforms (META) has reportedly lost its legal challenge against a regulatory order issued by Italian authorities.

Since Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took office in 2022, organizations providing rescue services to migrants in the Mediterranean have faced increasing difficulties operating due to actions by Italian authorities.

Italian authorities in Veneto discovered an illegal distillery, seizing 11,000 liters of wine, approximately 500 liters of spirits, and 1,500 kilograms of grape pomace.

An Italian human rights organization, Osservatorio Nessuno, has uncovered a new spyware named Morpheus, which authorities are suspected of using to monitor individuals based on their political activities.

Formula 1 teams and drivers could face criminal charges as Italian tax authorities are scrutinizing old records to ensure proper payment of taxes on income earned during races hosted in Italy, with potential charges for unpaid taxes exceeding €50,000.

Italian authorities seized 143 falsified artworks, attributed to artists like Andy Warhol and Banksy, from an exhibition in Reggio Calabria. The works were reportedly rented by a Belgian company.

Italian authorities are conducting further interrogations, including the father and daughter, in the mysterious poisoning case of a mother and daughter in Pietracatella. Prosecutors are concerned about potential evidence tampering as the investigation into the administration of the poison continues.

Italian authorities have arrested three Senegalese individuals on charges of drug trafficking.

Italian authorities announced the recovery of $23 million stolen from Swiss actress Ursula Andress, known as the first 'Bond Girl' from 'Dr. No.' Andress had accused a former wealth manager, who died by apparent suicide last year, of embezzlement.

A 50-year-old man, Bledar Mansaku, who was sentenced to seven years in prison in Italy for drug trafficking, has been arrested in Tirana, Albania, after being declared wanted by Italian authorities.

The ship, though still afloat, "is severely damaged and even towing it is a complex operation."

Italian authorities have fined Intesa Sanpaolo 18 million euros for illicit processing of customer data, highlighting regulatory scrutiny over data privacy.

Albanian State Police in Tirana have provisionally arrested a 32-year-old man who was internationally wanted by Italian authorities, facing a nearly nine-year prison sentence for drug trafficking.

Warmer waters in the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas are facilitating the expansion of invasive comb jellyfish species around Venice, which prey on native species and could pose a threat to humans, prompting Italian authorities to seek solutions.

Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea. The vessel dates to roughly 284 A.D. to 641 A.D.