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Italy give sacked Spalletti winning send-off, De Bruyne secures Belgium win

Elsewhere Manchester City star Erling Haaland's goal lifted Norway past Estonia, Luka Modric was among the scorers in Croatia's 5-1 rout of the Czech Republic, and the Faroes Islands left it late to down Gibraltar 2-1.

Pro-Russia hackers attack Italian bank and airport websites

A group of pro-Russian hackers launched cyberattacks on around 20 Italian websites, including those of major banks and airports, according to Italy’s cybersecurity agency. The attack, which took place on Monday, is believed to be linked to recent tensions between Italy and Russia, as per a recent report by Reuters.

Italy close to $1.5 billion deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX: report

Italy is nearing a €1.5 billion ($1.55 billion) deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide secure communications for its government, as per a recent report by Bloomberg News. The proposed five-year agreement, which still needs final approval, has already been endorsed by Italy’s Intelligence Services and Defence Ministry.

Pro-Russian hackers target Italian ministry and airport websites: report

A wave of cyber attacks disrupted ten official websites in Italy on Saturday, including those of the Foreign Ministry and Milan’s two airports, temporarily taking them offline, according to a recent report by Reuters.

OpenAI fined 15 mln euros by Italy over privacy violations

Italy's data protection authority, also known as Garante, announced on December 20 that it has fined OpenAI 15 million euros (around $15.58 million) following an investigation which was launched back in 2023, into privacy violations associated with the company's generative AI platform, ChatGPT.

'Puzzle' master Sinner powers champions Italy back into Davis Cup final

World number one Jannik Sinner was described as a "puzzle that not many have solved" after defeating Alex de Minaur to power holders Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Saturday.

Italy squander two-goal lead in Belgium draw

Italy were held to a 2-2 draw by Belgium on Thursday after Lorenzo Pellegrini was sent off as they squandered a 2-0 lead in Nations League A Group 2.

Italy tests AI in schools to tackle EU digital skills gap

Italy is introducing an educational experiment by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into its schools, as per a new program introduced by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Italian fans turn back during Israeli anthem

According to reports in the Italian press, around 50 Italian fans participated in the act as the protest quickly gained attention on social media, with opinions sharply divided.

November 24, 2015
November 24, 2015

Five on trial over Vatican leaks

Five people are set to go on trial in the Vatican accused of leaking and publishing secret documents revealing mismanagement in the Holy See.

November 19, 2015
November 19, 2015

Case filed over attack on Italian doctor

A case is filed in connection with the attack on an Italian volunteer physician that took place yesterday in Dinajpur town.

November 18, 2015
November 18, 2015

Italian doctor shot in Dinajpur

An Italian doctor is injured in an gun attack by unknown miscreants in Dinajpur town. He receives injuries in his head but is out of danger.

November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015

Tavella killing: Matin on 5-day remand

A Dhaka court places MA Matin on a five-day remand in connection with the killing of the Italian national Cesare Tavella.

November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015

Japanese killing: 2 accused denied bail

A Rangpur court rejects bail petitions of two accused in Japanese citizen Kunio Hoshi murder case.

October 22, 2015
October 22, 2015

Foreign missions’ red alerts excesses: Muhith

Finance Minister AMA Muhith describes the alerts issued by different diplomatic missions in Dhaka after the murder of the two foreign nationals as excesses.

October 18, 2015
October 18, 2015

Terror threat in Bangladesh 'real, credible'

Amid concerns following the killing of an Italian aid worker and a Japanese citizen, the US Embassy in Dhaka yesterday updated its

October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015

Tavella’s body handed over

Body of Italian citizen Cesare Tavella, who was killed in Dhaka’s Gulshan diplomatic zone, has been handed over to the country’s local mission.

October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015

Tavella’s body may be sent to Italy tomorrow

The body of Italian citizen Cesare Tavella, who was shot dead in Dhaka’s Gulshan diplomatic zone, might to be sent back to his country tomorrow.

October 10, 2015
October 10, 2015

Migrant surge hits Greece, UN approves action on smugglers

Greece was hit by a huge new surge in migrants as the United Nations approved a European seize-and-destroy military operation against people smugglers in the Mediterranean.