Italy's Prime Minister Enrico Letta looks on during a joint news conference with his Greek counterpart Antonis Samaras (unseen) at the end of a meeting at Chigi Palace in Rome October 21, 2013. REUTERS/Tony Gentile
ROME (Reuters) - U.S. and British intelligence services have monitored Italian telecoms networks, targeting the government and companies as well as suspected terrorist groups, Italian weekly L'Espresso reported on Thursday.
The report, based on evidence from former U.S. intelligence operative-turned whistleblower Edward Snowden, is likely to fuel growing anger among Washington's European allies over the activities of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA).
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
