Italy

Who is behind Europe’s wave of bomb threats, cyberattacks?

“Targeting schools can maximize fear, media attention and pressure on the authorities, while involving relatively low costs and operational risks,” said intelligence expert Daniele Garofalo.

Garda members work at the offices of Irish National broadcaster RTE after staff were evacuated from the site following a bomb threat that the broadcaster has claimed is from the same group that has been behind a wave of bomb threats issued to passenger flights around Europe this week, November 6.
Illustration of an Eurostar train at platform in Lille Europe SNCF station in the Nord France April 9 2026. The international train is stationary on the platform, illustrating rail traffic connecting France with the United Kingdom and Belgium within the European high speed network.

Bomb alert at Calais-Fréthun station in northern France halts Eurostar trains to London

(ILLUSTRATIVE) Italian police vehicles sit deployed outside the Duomo cathedral following clashes between police and demonstrators protesting the state of public services and the rising cost of living in Milan, Italy, October 18, 2026.

At least 300 Italian schools evacuated after email bomb alerts

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reacts while listening to U.S. President Donald Trump's (not pictured) speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.

Meloni’s test: Italy’s street violence and Europe’s crisis of power - opinion


Italy charges three adults, 14 minors with neo-Nazi, white supremacist activity-linked offenses

In the online groups and chatrooms, the suspects praised Adolf Hitler and shared instructions for making and detonating homemade explosives designed to maximize lethal impact.

Weapons and extremist materials uncovered by Italian law enforcement during an investigation into online neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups.

Europe is changing – and that may be good news for Israel - opinion

The combination of a weakened center-left in several countries, a strengthening Right, growing pushback against extremism at protests, and the return of security concerns may help things for Israel.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on as she waits for the arrival of President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2026.

Milan rabbi attacked by three men while waiting for bus, police arrest one suspect

A 20-year-old Tunisian man was arrested on suspicion of "religiously motivated violence," while two other young men are suspected of involvement in the attack.

The Jewish Brigade and members of the Milan Jewish community during a parade celebrating Italy's Liberation Day on April 25, 2026.

Exploring Jewish history on an Adriatic cruise - review

Join a seven-night luxury cruise uncovering Jewish history in Greek caves, Game of Thrones sets, and Europe's oldest active Sephardi synagogue.

THE PARTHENON TEMPLE on the Acropolis in Athens. Exterior scaffolding was removed in 2025, improving the view.

Milan Jewish woman describes what it's like to be Jewish amid rising antisemitism - interview

"Why do our children have to go to school every day under heavy police escort?" Dalia Gubbay, Vice President of the Jewish Community of Milan, said.

Pro Israel protest in Milan, Italy.

'Light, not fight': How Rome's Chabad prepares for Rosh Hashanah in the shadows of antiquity

The days of the month of Elul are in full swing, and the blast of the shofar echoing through the walls reminds us that Rosh Hashanah and the holidays of Tishrei are just around the corner.

Photograph of Rome taken by the writer.

Italian tech group Autistici/Inventati shuts down after US terrorist designation

The US designated the group on August 26, alleging it provided support to extremist activists and organizations through services including email accounts, websites, and communications tools.

The future of UX design is not just about making technology easier to use, but making it more understandable, transparent and human-centered.

Italian B&B sends anti-Israel message to Israeli guest, prompting cancellation

When the guest provided her details and the host recognized she was from Israel, the property sent a message invoking the BDS campaign.

An illustrative image of a Boycott, Divestments, and Sanctions (BDS) movement protest against Israel.

Reporter's Notebook: Pro-Palestinian groups attacked an Israeli architect, he chose to create more

"I will not run away, and I will not waste energy on wars of hatred," said Yehiel Tsuberi after suffering attacks from pro-Palestinian groups in Italy because of being Israeli.

Lake Como, located in Italy's "Golden Triangle" where the three main towns of Varenna, Bellagio, and Menaggio meet the inverted Y-shaped expansion of the lake.

New direct flight route opens between Tel Aviv and Bologna

Blue Bird Airways will launch three weekly flights to Bologna starting September 2, before expanding operations to Rome and Naples later this month.

The rooftops of Bologna, Italy.