Coverage dated January 8, 2025

Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk

Headline from The Republic

ROME (AP) — Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said Thursday that her government is in talks with several private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue privately with Musk. “I never talked about this with Musk.

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  1. The Republic

    Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk (opens The Republic)

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    ROME (AP) — Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said Thursday that her government is in talks with several private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue privately with Musk. “I never talked about this with Musk.

  2. Newsweek

    Italian leader Meloni denies private talks with Elon Musk on Starlink deal (opens Newsweek)

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    Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has dismissed claims of striking a deal with Musk, with whom she has developed a cordial relationship.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    ROME (AP) — Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said Thursday that her government is in talks with several private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue privately with Musk. “I never talked about this with Musk.

  4. Digital Journal

    Italy's Meloni denies discussing SpaceX deal with Musk (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Thursday talking to Elon Musk about a cybersecurity deal with the American billionaire's SpaceX company

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