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Conflict & Security · Middle EastItaly completes 12-year military withdrawal from Iraq
Italy has concluded its 12-year military presence in Iraq, with the final troops returning home. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated this marks a new phase in bilateral relations, with the withdrawal completed before the September 30 deadline.
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Business & EconomySocar to cap fuel prices on Italian IP network
Socar, the Azerbaijani energy company that owns Italiana Petroli (IP), will progressively cap fuel prices on its Italian network starting September 28. This follows a similar move by Eni, which set caps of €2.19/litre for diesel and €1.99 for gasoline.
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PoliticsEmma Bonino mourned in Rome ahead of state funeral
Hundreds of people queued at Rome's city hall to pay their last respects to Emma Bonino, a prominent Italian politician and human rights campaigner who died on Friday aged 78. A European flag was placed on her casket. Italy will hold a state funeral for her on Tuesday.
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Politics · European UnionFedorov appointed Italian defense innovation advisor
Mykhailo Fedorov, formerly Ukraine's Minister of Defense, has been appointed as an innovation consultant to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. Fedorov will leverage his experience in drone warfare and digitalization to strengthen Italy's defense sector.
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Meloni admits relationship with Trump proved more difficult than expected
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has admitted that her relationship with former US President Donald Trump has been more difficult than she anticipated. She stated that despite perceived common ground on immigration and woke culture, their interactions did not unfold as expected.
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