Italy

Italy is currently in the news due to its foreign policy and domestic issues. The Italian Foreign Minister has publicly criticized Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, leading to Italian prosecutors launching an investigation into Ben-Gvir over alleged abuse of activists. Domestically, Italy is facing scrutiny over labor practices, with foreign workers on a new US Consulate construction project in Milan reportedly paid less than $2 an hour. In a separate incident, Italian rescuers recovered 10 bodies after a migrant boat carrying nearly 60 people capsized off the coast of Malta, highlighting the ongoing challenges of Mediterranean migration. On a more positive note, a Nigerian man who had been in Italy for over a decade without legal status was granted a residency permit, allowing him to claim a lottery win. However, a US tourist reported being overcharged for ice cream in Rome, serving as a cautionary tale for visitors.