Schengen Clash: Italy has moved to reintroduce border checks for travelers arriving from Spain after the Ceuta migrant crisis, with the government arguing the “extraordinary” step is needed for national security and raising the wider question of whether Spain could ever be shut out of Schengen. Mediterranean Sanctions Enforcement: Italy-led EU naval mission Irini boarded the sanctioned tanker Toa Payoh west of Pantelleria after the captain initially refused to cooperate, collecting documents as part of verification against Russia’s shadow fleet. Moscow Restaurant Bombing: Russia blamed Ukraine for a deadly blast outside an upscale Italian restaurant in Moscow that killed five and injured 19, while Italy rejected Russian claims as a “colossal lie.” Telecom Penalty: Italy’s privacy watchdog fined TIM €9.516m over illegal telemarketing and data breaches tied to unauthorized call centres. Energy Deals: Shell agreed to sell its European onshore renewables unit to TotalEnergies, including assets in Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and the UK. Visa Rules: Italy clarified long-term residence eligibility, listing five categories barred from applying, and also published updated visa fees for short-stay, long-stay and study permits. Tech & Media: Agcom reported Italian fixed broadband and SVOD user growth, even as traditional TV viewing engagement dipped.