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Stolen Van Gogh paintings recovered by Italian police
The masterpieces, stolen more than a decade ago in Amsterdam, were found in a house linked to an international drug trafficker in Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples.The masterpieces, stolen more than a decade ago in Amsterdam, were found in a house linked to an international drug trafficker in Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples.
Dean and Dan and Marni in Milan
Sibling designers Dean and Dan Caten presented their new Dsquared2 spring/summer 2017 collection at Milan Fashion Week.Sibling designers Dean and Dan Caten presented their new Dsquared2 spring/summer 2017 collection at Milan Fashion Week.
Italy sets date for crucial referendum on Senate's future
Italy is to hold a referendum on constitutional reform on December 4 – a ballot that may decide the fate of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.Italy is to hold a referendum on constitutional reform on December 4 – a ballot that may decide the fate of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Venice canal comes to life amid noisy protest against large cruise ships
Venice was the scene of a colourful and noisy protest on Sunday as a small armada of boats turned out to draw attention to large cruise ships which are allowed to pass through the Italian city’s…Venice was the scene of a colourful and noisy protest on Sunday as a small armada of boats turned out to draw attention to large cruise ships which are allowed to pass through the Italian city’s…
Unions ground Alitalia flights from Rome's Fiumicino airport
More than 150 flights to and from Rome’s international Fiumicino airport were cancelled on Thursday (September 22) because of strike action.More than 150 flights to and from Rome’s international Fiumicino airport were cancelled on Thursday (September 22) because of strike action.
Italy's baby blues not just a question of fertility
Italy is marking Fertility Day to promote family planning and parenthood.Italy is marking Fertility Day to promote family planning and parenthood.
Woman of 61 becomes a mother for the first time
An Italian woman has given birth to a healthy baby boy at the age of 61.An Italian woman has given birth to a healthy baby boy at the age of 61.
Two Italians 'and a Canadian' are abducted in Libya
Two Italians have been kidnapped in Libya, reportedly alongside a Canadian national.Two Italians have been kidnapped in Libya, reportedly alongside a Canadian national.
An old technology revisited to save lives at sea
Monitoring the Mediterranean to save the lives of drifting refugees is currently a hit-and-miss affair, needing an expensive armada of vessels to ensure lives are saved. But there are never enough shiMonitoring the Mediterranean to save the lives of drifting refugees is currently a hit-and-miss affair, needing an expensive armada of vessels to ensure lives are saved. But there are never enough shi
Takeaway: Up in the air
This small zeppelin has been designed to save lives.This small zeppelin has been designed to save lives.
Hundreds gather to honour Ciampi
The former president, prime minister and central bank governor of Italy played a key role in guiding the country into the European single currency. His funeral will be held on Monday.The former president, prime minister and central bank governor of Italy played a key role in guiding the country into the European single currency. His funeral will be held on Monday.
Rome hosts its first same-sex civil union
Rome has hosted its first ever same-sex civil union.Rome has hosted its first ever same-sex civil union.
US pay drone strike victim's family
The US government has paid over €1 million to the family of a 37 year-old Italian aid worker who was killed by a US drone attack whilst being held hostage in…The US government has paid over €1 million to the family of a 37 year-old Italian aid worker who was killed by a US drone attack whilst being held hostage in…
Former Italian president Carlo Azeglio Ciampi dies at the age of 95
Former Italian president, prime minister and central bank governor Carlo Azeglio Ciampi has died at the age of 95.Former Italian president, prime minister and central bank governor Carlo Azeglio Ciampi has died at the age of 95.
Authorities wrestle with online abuse laws after sex tape leads to suicide
Italy has been rocked by the suicide of Tiziana Cantone.Italy has been rocked by the suicide of Tiziana Cantone.
New chief executive faces huge task to rescue Italian bank Monte dei Paschi
New chief executive Marco Morelli has taken over at struggling Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena which has to raise five billion euros to survive.New chief executive Marco Morelli has taken over at struggling Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena which has to raise five billion euros to survive.
Fears online sex tape shame prompted suicide
An Italian woman who was subjected to online abuse after an explicit video of her went viral has killed herself.An Italian woman who was subjected to online abuse after an explicit video of her went viral has killed herself.
Venetians march to take back their city
Residents of Venice have banded together to fight against mass tourism.Residents of Venice have banded together to fight against mass tourism.
Children of quake-hit Italian town go back to school - in prefabs
It's back to school for the children of Amatrice, the Italian town hardest hit by last month's deadly earthquake.It's back to school for the children of Amatrice, the Italian town hardest hit by last month's deadly earthquake.
Clashes in Naples over Italian PM visit
Clashes broke out on Monday night (Sept 12) in Naples between police and protesters demonstrating against a visit by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.Clashes broke out on Monday night (Sept 12) in Naples between police and protesters demonstrating against a visit by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
'Offended' Italians sue Charlie Hebdo for Amatrice pasta cartoons
The Italian town of Amatrice is suing French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo for depicting earthquake victims as pasta dishes.The Italian town of Amatrice is suing French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo for depicting earthquake victims as pasta dishes.
No longer Charlie: Amatrice to sue Charlie Hebdo over cartoon
Amatrice Town Council has filed a petition against French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo for ‘aggravated defamation’ after it published a cartoon showing the victims of last month’s earthquake in IAmatrice Town Council has filed a petition against French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo for ‘aggravated defamation’ after it published a cartoon showing the victims of last month’s earthquake in I
Greek PM calls on EU to do more to resettle refugees
Some 3,000 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean over the weekend.Some 3,000 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean over the weekend.
Two cats make the most of their nine lives by surviving the earthquake in central Italy
Georgiana and Pietro have been rescued from the rubble of their respective homes more than two weeks after the tremor struck.Georgiana and Pietro have been rescued from the rubble of their respective homes more than two weeks after the tremor struck.
Mayhem mounts for Rome's new mayor after losing another top aide
She is the first woman to run Rome, but Virginia Raggi’s political problems – just like the city’s rubbish – appear to be mounting by the day.She is the first woman to run Rome, but Virginia Raggi’s political problems – just like the city’s rubbish – appear to be mounting by the day.
Natalie Portman is Jackie Kennedy in Venice
Natalie Portman’s latest movie ‘Jackie’ is among 20 competing for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.Natalie Portman’s latest movie ‘Jackie’ is among 20 competing for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Robots plot quake damage in Amatrice
Italian firefighters are using drones and robots in quake-destroyed buildings in central Italy, to avoid the need for emergency crews to go into unstable…Italian firefighters are using drones and robots in quake-destroyed buildings in central Italy, to avoid the need for emergency crews to go into unstable…
Meet the creators of 21st-century cathedrals
Modern-day Sagrada Familia It is a modern-day Sagrada Familia that has been taking shape for more than half a century in the small town of Mejorada del Campo, on the outskirts of…Modern-day Sagrada Familia It is a modern-day Sagrada Familia that has been taking shape for more than half a century in the small town of Mejorada del Campo, on the outskirts of…
Fewer migrants crossing the Med to Europe but more dying - IOM
New figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) show that fewer people are crossing the Mediterranean Sea, but more are perishing on the crossing to…New figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) show that fewer people are crossing the Mediterranean Sea, but more are perishing on the crossing to…
Police smash network 'smuggling Syrians to Western Europe'
Italian police said on Tuesday that they had smashed a criminal network that smuggled hundreds of mostly Syrian refugees across the Balkans to Western Europe.Italian police said on Tuesday that they had smashed a criminal network that smuggled hundreds of mostly Syrian refugees across the Balkans to Western Europe.