World news about “Italy” published by euronews.
Italian students mark anniversary of anti-mafia magistrate killing Thousands of Italian students have sailed to Palermo on so-called “ships of lawfulness” to mark the 21st anniversary of the killing of an anti-mafia… 23/05/2013
Costa Concordia captain to stand trial in July The captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship which ran aground off Italy with the loss of 32 lives is to be tried on 9 July. Capt Francesco Schettino… 23/05/2013
Pope denies TV exorcism allegation The Vatican has denied that footage of Pope Francis taken last Sunday of him placing his hands on a disabled boy’s head shows him performing an exorcism… 21/05/2013
St Peter’s Basilica protester blasts Italy’s social ‘massacre’ An Italian beach resort manager has been spending a second day perched on a ledge of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican demanding the end to what he calls… 21/05/2013
Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer to Win Italian OpenIn the 30th meeting between the two tennis greats, Nadal controlled the final from start to finish to win 6-1, 6-3 Sunday for his seventh Italian Open… 19/05/2013
Rome protesters call on Letta government to boost jobs in Italy The first major protest against Italy’s new coalition government has taken place in Rome. Organised by the left-wing Fiom union, its message was that more… 18/05/2013
Italy freezes hated property tax, doesn’t say how will make up shortfall Italy’s coalition government is to freeze a controversial property tax, abolish the double salary received by government ministers who are also members of… 17/05/2013
Ruby testifies on Berlusconi’s ‘Bunga Bunga’ parties She is the Moroccan woman at the centre of a sex scandal involving former Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi. In court, Karima el-Mahroug testified… 17/05/2013
Mafia boss hands himself into to Italy police ‘‘Enough, I’m tired of running away, better to end it here,’‘ said Italian mafia boss Giuseppe Pesce as he handed himself into police after three years on the… 16/05/2013
Funerals held for eight killed in Genoa port disaster Funerals have been held for eight people who were killed when a container ship crashed into a control tower in the Italian port of Genoa. The vessel –… 16/05/2013
Sicily fire horror Five people have been injured by fire following a house eviction in Sicily. The family were reluctant to leave but still talking to the bailiff when… 14/05/2013
Costa Concordia hearing re-opens The pre-trial hearing into the sinking of the cruise liner the Costa Concordia last year has resumed in Italy. According to his lawyers, Francesco… 14/05/2013
Italy: six-year jail term demanded at Berlusconi sex trial Italian prosecutors have called for Silvio Berlusconi to be given a six-year jail sentence and a lifetime ban on holding public office at his latest court… 14/05/2013
‘Rubygate’ prosecutors want Berlusconi banned from public office Prosecutors in the ‘Rubygate’ scandal are demanding a six-year prison sentence for Italy’s former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. They also want… 13/05/2013
Genoa port crash footage aired Video footage from a security camera of the Genoa Pilot Tower crash has been broadcast on Italian TV. The film shows the Joly Nero cargo ship reversing… 13/05/2013
Berlusconi fires on Italian justice over his tax fraud conviction Thousands of Silvio Berlusconi loyalists have held a rally in the northern Italian city of Brescia to protest against his recent conviction for tax… 12/05/2013
Canadian mobsters killed by Sicilian mafia Two senior members of the Canadian mafia have been murdered in western Sicily. The bodies of Juan Ramon Fernandez, and Fernando Pimental were found in a waste… 11/05/2013
Italy’s Missoni dies aged 92 Missoni fashion empire has announced Ottavio Missoni, its co-founder, has died at the age of 92. The company gave no cause of death for the designer, saying… 09/05/2013
Latest legal blow for Berlusconi again threatens political career Silvio Berlusconi is expected to appeal against his conviction for tax fraud before Italy’s highest court, the Court of Cassation. On Wednesday an appeals… 09/05/2013
Italy: Berlusconi tax fraud conviction upheld An appeals court in Milan has upheld the tax fraud conviction and four-year prison sentence against former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. The… 09/05/2013
Berlusconi Tax-Fraud Conviction Upheld An appeals court in Milan has upheld the tax fraud conviction and four-year prison sentence against Silvio Berlusconi . The case involving his television… 08/05/2013
Italy collision ship captain investigated for manslaughter The captain of a container ship which crashed into a control tower in the Italian port of Genoa, is facing potential manslaughter charges. Reports quoting… 08/05/2013
Search for missing port workers after Genoa ship collision Rescue workers in the Italian port of Genoa are looking for six people missing after a container ship rammed into a control tower, which then collapsed. Two… 08/05/2013
Three dead after cargo ship hits control tower in Genoa A cargo ship has slammed into a control tower in the Italian port of Genoa, killing at least three people. The crash left part of the structure leaning to… 08/05/2013
Giulio Andreotti 1919-2013: a very Italian politician “Eternal Giulio” – for half a century, Giulio Andreotti was a model of longevity in an Italy that lurched from one political crisis to the next. Prime… 06/05/2013
Italy’s parliament falls silent to honour Andreotti A moment of silence in Italy’s parliament marked the death of former prime minister Giulio Andreotti, 94. Andreotti led Italy seven times – and played a… 06/05/2013
Juve crowned Italian champions Juventus won the Serie A title for the second straight season and 29th overall on Sunday following a 1-0 win over Palermo. Although some fans would argue… 05/05/2013
Huge tornado hits northern Italy A huge tornado has struck the Emilio-Romagna region of northern Italy this weekend. Amateur footage from small towns near the regional capital of Bologna… 05/05/2013
Italy: baggage handlers arrested for suitcase thefts Italian police have arrested 19 baggage handlers amid an investigation into suitcase theft at Rome’s Fiumicino airport. Alitalia workers in Bologna, Verona… 04/05/2013
Italy’s first black minister brushes off racism Italy’s first black minister, Cecile Kyenge, has said the country is not particularly racist despite receiving a barrage of racist and sexist insults since… 04/05/2013
Berlusconi receives bullet in mail The Italian postal service has intercepted a threatening letter addressed to former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, that contained a bullet and… 03/05/2013
OECD downbeat on Italy The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has just delivered yet more bad news for Italy’s new prime minister. It is now forecasting that… 02/05/2013
Italian PM adds voice to growing chorus against austerity Enrico Letta, the new Italian prime minister, vowed on Thursday that Italy will pursue further economic reforms. His predecessor, Mario Monti, tried to… 02/05/2013
Letta’s call for growth over austerity warmly welcomed in Paris New Italian prime minister Enrico Letta is proposing economic stimulus at a European level, following on from his calls for an end to austerity. Letta made… 01/05/2013
Amanda Knox ponders return to Italy for retrial Amanda Knox, the US student tried for the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in 2007, is considering a return to Italy to face a retrial. In her… 30/04/2013
Suspected Islamist terrorists held in Italy Police in Italy have arrested six men they suspect of planning terrorist attacks. Arrest warrants were issued for the Muslim men, who are accused of… 30/04/2013
Italian PM to pursue more growth less austerity Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta easily clinched his first vote of confidence in parliament after promising more economic growth and fewer austerity… 30/04/2013
New Italian cabinet gets first green lightThe newly-formed Italian cabinet has faced its first political test. The lower house of the Italian parliament – the Chamber of Deputies – voted in favour of… 29/04/2013
Italy: New PM sets out priorities ahead of confidence vote Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta has spoken ahead of a confidence vote for his new government. Striking a balance between his centre-left party and… 29/04/2013
Italy’s new prime minister visits police officer shot outside his office One of the police officers shot as Italy’s new government was being sworn in is on the ‘danger list’ of the hospital where’s he being treated. Giuseppe… 29/04/2013
Italian political moves boost shares The fact that Italy was finally able formed a government pushed European shares higher on Monday. The main Milan stock market index was the best performer… 29/04/2013
Italy police shooter ‘wanted to target politicians’ A police officer shot in the neck while Italy’s new government was being sworn in is said to be in a serious condition. He was one of two members of the… 29/04/2013
Italy finally swears in new government Ending a two-month political stalemate, Italy’s new government was sworn in on Sunday with former prime minister Mario Monti formally handing over to incoming… 29/04/2013
Italian PM restores calm over carabinieri shooting First the confusion…then the reaction. After a man was arrested for shooting and injuring two national military police, known as carabinieri, outside the… 28/04/2013
Italy: Police shooting blamed on ‘atmosphere in Italian society’ Following the shooting of two police officers while Italy’s new government was being sworn in, euronews spoke to Deputy Editor-in-Chief of TM news agency… 28/04/2013
Police shot as Italy swears in new government Two police officers were shot and wounded as the new Italian government was being sworn in. The two men are members of Italy’s national military police… 28/04/2013
Italian gunman shoots two carabinieri A lone gunman has attacked two carabinieri outside the government headquarters in Italy. One was shot in the leg, the other in the neck. He is said to be in a… 28/04/2013
Italy’s new cabinet sworn in Italy’s presidential palace played host to the swearing-in of the country’s newly formed cabinet. President Giorgio Napolitano, himself only recently… 28/04/2013
End to the impasse – Italy names a government Italian centre-left politician Enrico Letta has managed to get agreement for a new government, ending two months of deadlock following inconclusive… 27/04/2013
Deadlock broken as Italy names a new government Ending two months of political deadlock, Italy’s centre-left prime minister designate Enrico Letta has confirmed he is able to form a coalition… 27/04/2013
Italy close to ending political deadlock In a sign that Italy is close to finally forming a government, Prime Minister-designate Enrico Letta has been updating the country’s president on… 27/04/2013
Wanted Italian mafia man found in Colombia Colombian police have announced the arrest of one of Italy’s most wanted men. Domenico Trimboli, an alleged member of the Ndrangheta criminal organisation… 27/04/2013
Italy’s Letta edges closer to forming new government There has been a full display of pomp and pagentry in Rome as Italy marks the 68th anniversary of its Liberation Day. But leading politicians have been… 25/04/2013
New Italian PM opens talks on forming a workable government First day in the job and Italy’s new prime minister designate Enrico Letta must try to form a government – the first after two months of political… 25/04/2013
Italy’s Letta enters political twister Enrico Letta, not only as deputy leader of the centre-left Democratic Party, has extensive government experience. Letta has already served in four… 24/04/2013
Political hope helps Italian bond yields Italy’s borrowing costs have fallen sharply with investors reacting positively to the moves to end its post-election political deadlock. Even before Enrico… 24/04/2013
Italy’s designated PM vows to revive politics Enrico Letta, is the man charged with ending the political stalemate which has paralysed Italy for the last two-months. The deputy-leader of the Democratic… 24/04/2013
Italian President to name his choice for PM Italy’s newly re-elected president Giorgio Napolitano is expected to name a candidate who will be charged with forming a new government on Wednesday. It… 24/04/2013
Italian President Napolitano expected to name new PM soon Italy’s newly re-elected President Giorgio Napolitano jumped straight into urgent talks on Tuesday with the aim of naming a new prime minister as soon as… 23/04/2013
Italian President Napolitano aims to end deadlock ‘within days’ Newly re-elected Italian President Giorgio Napolitano says he will begin talks immediately with the intention of putting in place a grand coalition government… 22/04/2013
Italian president to hold ‘rapid’ talks to seek new government Italy’s newly re-elected President Giorgio Napolitano has said he will start a “rapid” series of meetings on Tuesday to seek the formation of a government to… 22/04/2013
Italy’s two-month stalemate Giorgio Napolitano has been sworn in as Italian President in parliament, the second seven year mandate for the head of state, who will turn 88 in June. His… 22/04/2013
Napolitano re-election helps Italian stocks and bonds Hopes of an end to two months of political deadlock had a positive effect on Italy’s financial markets on Monday. The main share index in Milan was up two… 22/04/2013
Napolitano: the man to save Italy Re-elected to an unprecedented second term, President Giorgio Napolitano is now charged with resolving Italy’s political deadlock. Much is expected from the… 22/04/2013
Luna Rossa wins the Americas Cup World Series Naples Although they finished level on points with Oracle by virtue of winning the third and final race in the Americas Cup world series Naples Luna Rossa took the… 22/04/2013
Beppe Grillo denounces re-election of Italian president The leader of Italy’s ant-establishment 5-Star Movement, Beppe Grillo has denounced the re-election of President Giorgio Napolitano. Following Saturday’s… 22/04/2013
Re-elected Italian President Napolitano calls for political unity Italy’s newly re-elected President Giorgio Napolitano has called on the country’s divided political parties to work together to end the stalemate created by… 20/04/2013
Emirates Team New Zealand dominate fleet racing in Naples Challenging conditions greeted the fleet on the third and penultimate day of action at the America’s Cup World Series in the Bay of Naples on Saturday. With… 20/04/2013
Napolitano elected for a second term as Italian president Giorgio Napolitano has been elected president of Italy for a second term. Napolitano was due to stand down on May 15, but the failure of parliament to elect… 20/04/2013
Napolitano saves Italian politics from further embarrassment Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has agreed to last-minute pleas for him to stand for a second term as president. Party leaders held meetings with the… 20/04/2013
Napolitano saves Italy from further political embarrassmentItalian President Giorgio Napolitano has agreed to put himself forward for a new term as president. Party leaders held meetings with the 87-year-old after… 20/04/2013
Italy: no new president, no new government The so-called ‘pigs mess’ in Italy shows no sign of ending as parliament votes for a 5th time to elect a new president, a vote that is doomed to fail. To… 20/04/2013
America’s Cup World Series: Day two in Naples The French Energy team skippered by Yann Guichard claimed victory in the fourth Fleet Race of the American Cup World Series in Naples Italy on Friday. But… 20/04/2013
Italy’s Bersani to resign after failure to elect new president Reports from Italy say centre-left leader Pier Luigi Bersani is to step down following politicians’ failure to elect a new president at the fourth… 19/04/2013
Italy continues its quest for a new president The Italian parliament will try again on Friday to elect a new president following Thursday’s spectacular crash by the candidate of the centre-left and… 18/04/2013
Italian parliament fails to elect state president Political stalemate continues in Italy; not only does the country not have a government since the deadlocked general election in February, but early on… 18/04/2013
A jazzy ‘Happy Mistake’ from Raphael Gualazzi ‘Happy Mistake’ is the latest offering from Italian jazz singer, composer and pianist Raphael Gualazzi. Beyond the jazz world, the 31-year-old is known to a… 18/04/2013
Italian MPs ready to elect president Italian MPs and regional delegates are readying to vote in a new Italian president, as incumbent president Giorgio Napolitano comes to the end of his 7-year… 17/04/2013
Five Star Movement chooses journalist for Italian presidency Beppe Grillo’s Five Star Movement has conducted an Internet poll to see, which candidate would be the party’s choice to replace outgoing President Giorgio… 16/04/2013
Trade Unions protest as unemployment fund dries up in Italy Italy’s main trade unions joined forces to ask for more funds as the redundancy fund runs dry. Gathering outside the parliament they called on the caretaker… 16/04/2013
Costa Concordia indictment hearings open In Italy what are expected to be a long series of indictment hearings into the sinking of the Costa Concordia against six suspects – including the captain… 15/04/2013
Berlusconi ready to run for PM again if Italy holds new election Italy’s former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has said he would stand for a fifth term – should a snap election be called. He made the announcement before… 14/04/2013
Migrants rescued off Italy – nocomment Around 100 migrants were rescued from their rubber dinghy by Italian border police from the Strait of Sicily. It was the third time in a week that Italian… 13/04/2013
‘Wise men’ hand president plans to unlock Italy’s political gridlock The so-called “wise men” who were given the task of finding a solution to Italy’s political gridlock have presented a number of proposals to Italian President… 12/04/2013
Migrants saved from death off Italian coast Italian coastguards have rescued around 100 African refugees from an inflatable dinghy in the straits of Sicily. They were heading for Lampedusa which, with… 12/04/2013
Andrea Bocelli: a man of good will A global entertainment phenomenon, a mega-star tenor, a crossover champion – Andrea Bocelli is all of these and much more. With sales exceeding 80 million… 11/04/2013
Almost 500 migrants rescued off Italian coast in 24 hours Italy’s coastguard says its rescued nearly 500 migrants in 24 hours off the Sicilian coast after receiving several distress calls. Authorities say people… 11/04/2013
Mayor of Florence calls for new elections to overcome Italian stalemate There is dissent within the ranks in Italy. The Mayor of Florence, Matteo Renzi has called for fresh elections to overcome the stalemate paralysing the… 11/04/2013
Costa Cruises accepts a million euro fine over Concordia crash Costa Cruises, the operator and owner of the capsized cruise liner Costa Concordia, has accepted a 1 million-euro fine to settle potential criminal charges… 10/04/2013
Hour-long talk between Bersani and Berlusconi produces no results There has been no progress on Italy’s political impasse after an hour of talks between centre-left leader Pier Luigi Bersani and his centre-right rival Silvio… 09/04/2013
Balotelli banned for three games AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has been banned for three domestic league matches after insulting a referee during a Serie A game against Fiorentina at the… 09/04/2013
Highway robbery: armed Italian ambush nets 10m euros There has been a daring daylight armed robbery on a motorway in northern Italy. Police say a gang with an array of heavy weapons staged a military-style… 08/04/2013
Burn fat, not energy There are around 1.5 million sporting facilities in Europe helping people have fun, stay healthy, and have fun. But places like gyms, swimming pools, indoor… 08/04/2013
Italian journalists detained in Syria Four Italian journalists have been detained since Friday in northern Syria, although the circumstances of what happened are unclear. Two of the men and one… 06/04/2013
Italian President pardons U.S. officer Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has pardoned a U.S. Air Force officer for the alleged kidnapping of a Muslim cleric, in a bid to promote closer… 06/04/2013
Elderly Italian couple commit suicide over economic plight Italy’s worsening poverty gap is being blamed for a triple tragedy. An elderly couple have committed suicide apparently because of their failure to make ends… 05/04/2013
Tourists get closer to God in Sienna cathedral Visitors to Sienna have a new view over the ancient Italian city to look forward to. The thirteenth century cathedral is opening up its roof space for the… 05/04/2013
Italy to pay 40 bn euros it owes private firms Italy’s caretaker government is expected to approve a decree law to pay the huge sums it owes to private companies. If passed the state will pay some 40… 04/04/2013
Family outing turns into pure gold for Italian police Italian police have discovered a haul of gold bars hidden in a car on what they say looked like ‘an ordinary family Easter day out.’ Officers started a… 04/04/2013
Italian police seize 1.3 billion euros from Sicilian man Over 1.3 billion euros in cash and property has been seized by Italian police from one person. It was taken from Vito Nicastri, a Sicilian alternative… 03/04/2013
