Zaev to meet with Conte in Rome and Mogherini in Brussels


North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev is set to meet with Italian PM Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday in Rome. Zaev will also attend EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini’s farewell working dinner with Western Balkan leaders in Brussels. PM Zaev confirmed in a TV interview last week that Conte invited …

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Italy and United Kingdom ratify North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol


Italy has ratified North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol on Wednesday The Italian lower house Chamber of Deputies approved the protocol, but its ratification in the Senate was postponed due to the political crisis, which was resolved by the formation of a new Italian government. North Macedonia’s Defense Minister Radmila Shekerinska expressed her gratitude for the …

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Italian Senate ratifies North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol


Italy ratified North Macedonia’s NATO Accession Protocol on Wednesday. The Italian lower house Chamber of Deputies approved the protocol, but its ratification in the Senate was postponed due to the political crisis, which was resolved by the formation of a new Italian government. Defense Minister Radmila Shekerinska expressed her gratitude for the ratification on her …

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(VIDEO) Matteo Salvini congratulates North Macedonia’s Independence Day


In a short video posted on social media, Italian Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini congratulated North Macedonia’s Independence Day. The leader of the party Lega Nord (Northern League), one of the main political parties in Italy, accompanied by Macedonians living in Italy, congratulated the Independence Day to the Macedonian people and all …

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Venice to limit tourist numbers


Venice has installed temporary gates at the ends of two bridges to keep tourists out if their numbers become overwhelming. The measure has been brought in by the lagoon city for the four-day holiday weekend that finishes on 1 May. There are also various diversions in place to prevent the city from being overwhelmed during …

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General election held today in Italy


In Italy, parliamentary elections are being held today, which could restore renowned political names, such as Silvio Berlusconi or Matteo Renzi, or bring new uncertainty. Berlusconi, 81, returned to politics and led his party to the right-wing center Forza italia (Forward Italy). He is in a coalition with the leader of the right-wing and Eurosceptic …

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Minister Popovski and Italian Ambassador Romeo discuss government transparency and accountability


 Minister of Communications, Accountability and Transparency Robert Popovski met Tuesday with Italian Ambassador Carlo Romeo, discussing the Government’s transparency and accountability, and its commitment to independent and professional media. Ambassador Romeo saluted the Government’s transparency and expressed readiness for support regarding sharing of experiences over accountability and enabling conditions for professional and independent functioning of …

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