Regional updates: Meloni proposes school caps and Greek weather alerts

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed a cap on the number of foreign students in Italian schools to prevent the formation of ethnic ghettos. She argued that balanced classrooms are essential for integration, citing past educational policies. Meloni also defended a proposed ban on the burqa in schools, citing security concerns.

In Greece, severe weather has caused heavy rainfall and over 25,000 lightning strikes, with significant precipitation recorded in Evia and the Peloponnese. Authorities warn of further deterioration in several regions. Meanwhile, in Volos, a police officer was arrested for bribery after allegedly charging drivers to return confiscated license plates.

Other regional news includes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's visit to Kastellorizo, which was viewed as a symbolic message to Turkey. In Australia, the Greek community in Earlwood celebrated a Mediterranean cultural festival. In Rome, the Greek community commemorated the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Missolonghi. Additionally, underwater cleaning of Lake Pamvotis has uncovered World War II-era bombs.