ROME (ITALPRESS) – Adolfo Urso, the Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, is meeting with senior executives from the country’s sovereign wealth fund, the Kuwait Investment Authority, to discuss potential new investments in Italy. Key topics include Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s industrial presence in Milazzo, Sicily, and its participation—through Q8—in a joint project with Eni for a new biorefinery at the Versalis site in Priolo.

This will be followed by a meeting with the board of the Union of Investment Companies—the association representing Kuwait’s investment and financial services firms—where the Minister will outline new opportunities for investment and for industrial and technological partnerships in Italy. The discussion will focus on sectors such as energy, critical raw materials, AI and data centers, “Made in Italy” manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, robotics, and aerospace. Representatives from Italy’s public and private finance and investment sectors are also accompanying the Minister.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Abela rules out introducing a “mafia crime” offense Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela has ruled out introducing a new criminal offense regarding mafia association into the national legal system, maintaining that Malta “is not a mafia state.”

Speaking in Parliament, Abela stated that the offense—recommended by the public inquiry into the death of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia—would send the wrong message about the country.

“As long as I am Prime Minister, it will never be introduced,” Abela declared during a heated exchange with Opposition leader Alex Borg. The latter accused the government of failing to implement key recommendations from the inquiry commission, arguing that this undermines efforts to strengthen trust in Maltese institutions.

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OSLO (NORWAY) (ITALPRESS) – After calling for his resignation on August 7 alongside federation chief Lise Klaveness, the Norwegian Football Federation has officially requested an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding three issues implicating the head of world football. The first concerns the awarding of a Peace Prize to Donald Trump prior to the World Cup; the second involves the lifting of a suspension imposed on US forward Folarin Balogun during the tournament; and finally, there is the matter of the

“FIFA Forward Enterprise” project, which came to light after the conclusion of the global event. The Norwegian Federation has appealed to FIFA’s Ethics and Compliance Committees, asking them to investigate Gianni Infantino for alleged “possible abuse of power.”

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ABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) and the Italian shipping company GNV (part of the MSC Group) are strengthening their partnership through a three-year agreement aimed at boosting tourism flows and maritime travel between Morocco and Italy.

According to the Moroccan news site Le360, the deal was signed in Rabat during GNV’s annual convention, held in Marrakech from October 2 to 5. The agreement aims to increase the number of passengers traveling from Italy to Morocco to 350,000 by enhancing destination promotion and maritime connections. Italy is a strategic market for Moroccan tourism; in 2025, 1.15 million Italian tourists visited the Kingdom, with 15% arriving by sea.

The new plan includes joint campaigns across Italian media, digital channels, and GNV’s travel agency network, alongside promotional initiatives on board the ships.
Special emphasis will be placed on new forms of tourism—ranging from road trips to ecotourism—highlighting the option for travelers to reach Morocco in their own vehicles and explore the country’s diverse regions.

The partnership will also support the travel needs of the large Moroccan community residing in Italy, particularly within the framework of “Operation Marhaba.”

This agreement solidifies a cooperation that had already been bolstered by the entry into service of the GNV Aurora, a vessel dedicated to routes serving Morocco. GNV considers the Kingdom one of the most strategic markets in its Mediterranean network and has further strengthened the routes between Genoa, Barcelona, ​​and Tangier Med for 2026. The new agreement thus confirms the growing importance of the Morocco-Italy axis within the Mediterranean, making maritime connectivity a further tool to boost tourism, mobility, and trade between the two shores.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – UEFA is investigating an alleged spitting incident during the Nations League League B Group 3 match between Ireland and Israel, played on October 4 in Bačka Topola, Serbia, which ended in a 1–1 draw.

Damien Doyle, the Irish national team’s head of athletic performance, reported being spat on by an Israeli player during the match’s halftime interval—an incident subsequently confirmed by head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson.

According to the BBC, UEFA has announced that “an inspector has been appointed to conduct a disciplinary investigation into possible misconduct by the players.”

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ROSARIO (ARGENTINA) (ITALPRESS) – A 30-meter-long ‘Albiceleste’ jersey—featuring, naturally, the number 10 and the word “Gracias” (Thank You) on the back—marks the initiative launched by the city of Rosario just hours before Lionel Messi’s final match.

Tonight (Italian time), he will bid farewell to Argentina in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires. The city where the superstar was born and raised before moving to Barcelona decided to pay tribute to “El Diez” (The Number 10).

“Thank you, Captain. You gave us everything. You made us believe again, dream the impossible, and you gave us unforgettable moments that will stay with us for the rest of our lives,” reads the message accompanying the jersey.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Italian national Gianluca Rampolla del Tindaro as the UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, with the host government’s approval.

Rampolla del Tindaro assumed the new role on October 4. With over 25 years of experience in development cooperation, humanitarian assistance, and peacebuilding, he most recently served as the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Venezuela.

He previously served as the UN Resident Coordinator in Papua New Guinea and held various senior positions within the Organization, including Head of Political Affairs at the UN Regional Office for Central Africa in Libreville, Gabon.

Before joining the United Nations, he worked for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), holding positions in the Western Balkans and Central Asia.

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BACKA TOPOLA (SERBIA) (ITALPRESS) – Even playing on neutral ground in Serbia, behind closed doors, wasn’t enough to avoid trouble. The second Nations League match between Ireland and Israel, which ended 1–1, was marked by a tense atmosphere—both on the pitch and off it. At halftime, the two teams clashed, and Ireland’s fitness coach, Damien Doyle, accused an Israeli player of spitting at him. “I don’t want to get into that specific issue, but that’s how things have gone in these two matches. There was tension,” commented Heimir Hallgrimsson, the ‘Boys in Green’ manager, speaking to Off The Ball. “The spitting incident? I didn’t see it. It will be reviewed, likely along with everything else that happened between the two teams. I felt they were trying to intimidate us right from kickoff, but I have to give the players a lot of credit for staying calm. It could have been a match full of yellow and red cards, but we kept our composure.” For his part, Israeli manager Ran Ben-Shimon countered: “At halftime, I was in the dressing room—in my own room—with my staff. I didn’t see anything. Once I have the chance to verify the facts, I’ll let you know.”

However, Ben-Shimon made it clear that there was no element of “revenge” against Jayson Molumby, who—during the first leg—had reported alleged racist chants by opposing fans directed at two of his teammates to the referee. “There was nothing personal against him; we don’t do things like that—we simply don’t—that’s not the kind of people we are,” he clarified. “I would never tell one of my players to play aggressively against an opponent. Sometimes I tell my players they need to be aggressive, but I would never tell them to hurt someone. That isn’t who we are; we are human beings.”

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VENICE (ITALPRESS) – The ADRION (Adriatic and Ionian Initiative) Ministerial Meeting took place today in Venice aboard the ship “Amerigo Vespucci”, chaired by Defense Minister Guido Crosetto alongside his counterparts from Albania, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, and Slovenia.

“Today in Venice, together with my counterparts from Albania, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, and Slovenia, we discussed security, cooperation, and shared responsibility. I thanked my colleagues for the quality, candor, and constructive spirit of our dialogue,” said Crosetto. “For me, the point is simple: no European country can expect to face the challenges ahead—conventional, hybrid, and technological threats—on its own. These threats are increasingly interconnected and increasingly difficult to tackle in isolation. That is precisely the purpose of the ADRION initiative: to transform a shared geography into a collective capacity for action—pooling information, experience, tools, and capabilities. We share interests, priorities, and projects, but above all, we share an awareness of the responsibilities that come with belonging to the same strategic area. I commended my Slovenian counterpart, Valentin Hajdinjak, for the work accomplished during the ADRION presidency and extended my best wishes to my Albanian counterpart, Ermal Nufi, who will assume the next presidency. Enhancing security in the Adriatic and Ionian regions means strengthening our neighborhood, but it also means contributing to the construction of a European defense capability with a continental scope—one capable of extending beyond the boundaries of the 27 EU member states and acting in full synergy with the Atlantic Alliance”.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met today at Palazzo Chigi with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša. “The two leaders shared the goal of elevating their bilateral partnership to a strategic level through the upcoming adoption of an action plan focused on priority sectors such as defense, energy, connectivity, research and innovation, and culture,” stated a note from Palazzo Chigi.

“The conversation provided an opportunity to discuss priorities for the upcoming European Council, starting with strengthening the Union’s competitiveness and structurally reducing energy costs for households and businesses. In this context, Prime Minister Meloni highlighted recent initiatives promoted by Italy, together with other Member States, advocating for a more pragmatic European approach to the energy transition and industrial policy. Emphasis was also placed on the need for the next Multiannual Financial Framework to provide adequate resources for both the Union’s new priorities and traditional policies, such as cohesion and agriculture.” Finally, the two leaders discussed the management of migration flows, with a particular focus on strengthening the external dimension, returns, and innovative solutions.

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