The crosses on graves in an Italian cemetery in Bologna have been covered with black cloth in order not to offend those who may come from another religion. The cemetery has also installed motorised blackout curtains in a local chapel to hide Roman Catholic symbols during ceremonies involving other denominations, Il Giornale reports. Many have expressed criticism including Forza Italia deputy Galeazzo... 

In a surprising turn of events, European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has emerged as the chosen candidate for Italy’s next prime minister, representing Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party. This political development has sparked speculation about Tajani’s potential departure from the European Union leadership, raising questions about the dynamics that led to his selection... 

Italian elections are scheduled for March 4, 2018, with the anti-establishment Democratic Party, the center-right Forza Italia and the Five Star Movement (M5S) contending to form the next government. Immigration has become a pressing issue among many members of the European Union, and Italy is no exception, with the upcoming elections reinforcing the need to address the matter. While Italy’s former... 

An Italian right-wing politician has been fined for organizing a protest against the wearing of Islamic veils for women. On Monday, Daniela Santanche, a leading member of the conservative Forza Italia party of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, was handed a 100-euro fine and a four-day jail sentence for not warning police about the action. The punishment was subsequently converted into a 1,100-euro...