The Irish Times

Italian senator sentenced for racist remark about black minister

League member Roberto Calderoli likened Cécile Kyenge to an orangutan

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 20:34

Italy’s League party sues black MEP for calling it racist

Politician from hard right party once likened Cécile Kyenge, then Italy’s integration minister, to an orang-utan

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 11:01

‘Triton’ migrant rescue operation inadequate, says Italian minister

Ending of Italian navy-run Mare Nostrum condemned as a step backwards, as its replacement, coordinated by EU Frontex border agency, has limited range

Sun Apr 19 2015 - 22:45

Triton project shortcomings seen in Mediterranean death toll

EU border control can call on one-third of Italian Mare Nostrum’s maritime resources

Thu Feb 12 2015 - 01:00

Integration remains biggest challenge for immigrants in Italy

For some there is no future in Italy, but for many going home is not an option

Tue Jan 21 2014 - 18:27

Vatican dismisses reports of women cardinals

Former president Mary McAleese one of two Irish women named in media reports

Mon Nov 04 2013 - 01:00

At least 34 dead in latest capsize tragedy off Italian coast

Calls for humanitarian corridors to allow safe passage for those fleeing war and repression

Sat Oct 12 2013 - 14:31

Lampedusa divers find dozens of corpses in hold of sunken migrant boat

Victims of disaster were packed so tightly they were still on their feet

Tue Oct 08 2013 - 01:00

Divers recover 10 more migrants' bodies from Sicily wreck

500 migrants were packed onto boat which caught fire and capsized on Thursday

Sun Oct 06 2013 - 11:36

More vile abuse for Italy’s first black minister Cecile Kyenge

Cristiano Za Garibaldi says his comments were ‘in bad taste and offensive’

Tue Aug 27 2013 - 01:13

Bananas thrown at Italy’s Congolese-born minister for integration

Cécile Kyenge has been victim of repeated racist insults since her appointment as integration minister

Mon Jul 29 2013 - 01:00

Bananas thrown at black Italian minister during speech

Integration minister Cecile Kyenge targeted over immigration reforms

Sat Jul 27 2013 - 10:55

Analysis: Northern League defiant in wake of senator’s ‘orangutan’ insult

No sign of Roberto Calderoli resigning despite outrage over remarks

Tue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00

Outrage as Italian senator compares black minister to orangutan

Minister for integration Cecile Kyenge ‘saddened’ by right-wing senator’s slur

Mon Jul 15 2013 - 01:00

European parliament Eurosceptic group expels Italian for racism

Mario Borghezio attacked ministerial appointment of Cecile Kyenge, originally from DRC

Tue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00

Italian Cup final concerns after players receive death threats

Anonymous callers tell players 'you had better lose, otherwise we will kill you'

Sun May 26 2013 - 12:22

Italy's first black minister defiant in face of racist slurs

Fri May 03 2013 - 21:56

Gunman shoots two policemen in Rome as new government sworn in

Two officers seriously injured as unemployed builder opens fire

Mon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00

Letta breaks stalemate to form new Italian government

Cabinet due to be sworn in by president Giorgio Napolitano tomorrow morning

Sat Apr 27 2013 - 20:03