Postponement of Giorgia Meloni's Visit Due to Incident in Modena
May 17, 2026
The scheduled visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to Cyprus has been postponed due to a serious incident in Modena. A car ran over pedestrians, resulting in eight injuries, four of whom are in serious condition. The driver has been arrested and faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and assault. The Republic of Cyprus expressed solidarity with the Italian people and will reschedule the visit for a later date. Authorities are investigating the motives behind the driver's actions.