Italy brings back diesel tax cut for 11 days, alleged organiser of Milan protests released from prison, and more news on Thursday.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday slammed as "shameful" the decision by a judge to dismiss accusations against a campaigner arrested on terrorism charges for allegedly seeking to organise violent protests.

Lower taxes for young professionals and healthcare subsidies for over-75s were among the measures ministers were expected to approve in Italy's 2027 budget on Wednesday.

Italy’s transport minister on Tuesday ordered transport workers not to join Friday’s general strike, as protests and walkouts in schools and hospitals are set to go ahead in dozens of towns and cities.

Italy has opened applications for this year's €720 payment for mothers in paid work, but not all will be eligible.