Italy is embroiled in a diplomatic conflict with Spain over border controls, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rejecting Spanish demands and vowing not to succumb to 'blackmail.' Spain has reportedly implemented retaliatory border checks after Italy rejected its ultimatum on Schengen policies, raising concerns for Italian tourists and prompting criticism from former minister Graziano Delrio regarding the political use of border closures.

Corriere della Sera: Italy-Spain Border Dispute: Meloni Vows Not to Give In to "Blackmail"

Italy and Spain are in a total conflict over border controls, with Prime Minister Meloni stating that Italy will not succumb to Spain's demands regarding border policies.

La Stampa: Madrid: Controls for those arriving from Italy. Meloni: "No to blackmail."

Italy is facing a standoff with Spain regarding Schengen controls, with Prime Minister Meloni rejecting 'blackmail' and expressing concerns for Italian tourists.

ANSA: Italy-Spain Tensions: Madrid's Retaliation After Schengen Ultimatum Rejected

Spain has implemented retaliatory border controls with Italy after its ultimatum regarding Schengen was rejected. This escalation follows a report of a death during a paragliding attempt from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, raising alert levels.

Il Post: What 'reintroducing controls' between Italy and Spain means

This article explains the implications of reintroducing border controls between Italy and Spain and what changes this brings for travelers, especially given the high frequency of travel.

Corriere della Sera: Madrid Demands End to Controls on Italian Travelers

Spain has issued a strong official statement demanding that Italy cease its border checks on travelers, indicating a significant escalation in the diplomatic row.

La Stampa: Spain-Italy Clash: Schengen ultimatum

A diplomatic dispute between Spain and Italy over Schengen border policies, with Spain issuing an ultimatum.

la Repubblica: Schengen clash, Madrid warned Rome three days ago. Tajani wanted to mediate…

A significant dispute over Schengen border policies is revealed, with Spain notifying Italy of its actions three days prior. Despite Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's attempts at mediation, a strict approach has been adopted.

la Repubblica: Delrio: "Closing borders for political propaganda is a blow to the heart of…

In an interview, former minister Graziano Delrio criticizes the idea of closing borders for political gain, arguing that such actions undermine the core principles of Europe.

Corriere della Sera: Extreme Heat Expected to Continue for 10 Days, 2026 on Track for Record Highs

The current heatwave is predicted to persist for another ten days, with projections suggesting that 2026 could become the hottest year on record.

President Sergio Mattarella stated that the management of migration flows must uphold human dignity, delivering this message during a ceremony commemorating the 1956 Marcinelle mining disaster.

ANSA: Mattarella: Migration Flows Must Respect Human Dignity

Italian President Mattarella stated that migration flows must respect human dignity during a ceremony commemorating the 1956 Marcinelle mining disaster, which claimed the lives of 262 people, including 132 Italians. The EU also marks August 8th as a day for victims of labor.

la Repubblica: Mattarella on migration: "Management of flows respects people's dignity"

Italian President Sergio Mattarella, on the day of Marcellin's speech, stated that the management of migrant flows must respect the dignity of individuals, addressing a key contemporary issue.

A UN-led negotiation on fiscal reform for multinational corporations is underway, with projections suggesting it could increase global tax revenue by 500 billion euros, with nearly 11 billion euros benefiting Italy. The reform aims to tax profits where they are generated.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Multinationals and Taxes: UN Reform Could Yield 500 Billion Globally, Nearly…

A UN-led negotiation on fiscal reform for multinationals is underway, potentially impacting global tax revenue by 500 billion and nearly 11 billion for Italy. The proposed model focuses on taxing profits where they are generated, rather than where it's most advantageous for corporations.

The political landscape is heating up for the 2027 elections, with former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte positioning himself as a candidate and a rival to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, while Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein is urged to rally her party.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Conte and Schlein: Already Primaries? He Exploits Covid and Safe, She Pursues

The political landscape for 2027 is heating up, with former Prime Minister Conte positioning himself as a candidate and rivaling Giorgia Meloni, while PD leader Schlein trails behind and must rally her party.

An eruption of Mount Etna has led to the temporary suspension of inbound flights at Catania airport for several hours.

Il Post: Flights to Catania suspended due to Etna eruption

An eruption of Mount Etna has caused the temporary suspension of inbound flights at Catania airport for several hours.

Italian farmers are severely affected by drought, prompting Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida to assure that financial aid is available.

La Stampa: Climate Challenge: Drought, farmers on their knees. Lollobrigida: Funds are…

The article discusses the impact of drought on farmers, with Minister Lollobrigida assuring financial aid is available.

A case has been reported in Italy where the wrong embryo was implanted during an in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, highlighting potential issues in assisted reproduction technology.

ANSA: Mistaken Embryo Implanted in IVF Case

A case is reported where the wrong embryo was implanted during an in-vitro fertilization procedure, highlighting potential issues in assisted reproduction technology.