- Aug 23
Italy detains Sea-Watch 5 rescue ship for 45 days and issues 7,500 euro fine
The Italian Interior Ministry ordered a 45-day administrative detention and a €7,500 fine for the German-flagged Sea-Watch 5 after its crew declined to notify Libyan maritime authorities following the rescue of six migrants on 13 August 2026.
- Aug 15
Italy's Interior Ministry reports 10% crime drop in first half of 2026, sea arrivals halved
Italy's Interior Ministry reports total crimes fell 10% to 1,068,240 in H1 2026, with female homicides down 37% and sea arrivals halved to 14,388, as Minister Piantedosi calls Italy one of the safest places in the world.
- Aug 13
Italy refuses Germany's Dublin migrant returns, citing pre-pact bilateral agreement
Italy has formally told Germany it will not accept the return of three migrants Berlin planned to expel under Dublin rules, citing a bilateral deal and demanding compensation for NGO rescues.
- Jul 16
Italian government signs contract for 430,000 security and defence staff with minimum 100-euro net pay rise and 17,591 new hires
The Italian government has agreed a 2025-2027 contract for about 430,000 police and military personnel, delivering at least 100 euros net more per month, a 2,448-euro one-off payment, and plans to recruit 17,591 new officers.
