Italy

Art

Turin national cinema museum exhibits Iconic Hollywood movie props

From props to icons, a new exhibition at Turin's National Cinema Museum is celebrating the crucial designs and items used on Hollywood film sets that help create the magic of movies.

23/07/2024

Experiences

Italy’s ‘Path of Love’ to reopen after more than a decade

Local authorities are keen to encourage responsible tourism on the route that winds between the Cinque Terre.

23/07/2024

Business

Italian energy group Eni in talks with KKR over biofuel unit stake

Italian energy group Eni says it is in exclusive talks with investment firm KKR over the potential sale of a minority stake in Enilive. If it goes ahead, the deal could value the biofuel unit at up to €12.5 billion.

23/07/2024

Culture news

Andrea Bocelli celebrates 30 years of fame with concerts in Tuscany

The three concerts were recorded for an upcoming documentary film on the Italian tenor, directed by Grammy nominee and Emmy Award winner Sam Wrench.

20/07/2024

Euronews Witness

Sicily's struggle to survive as climate crisis hits hard

Sicily is one of Europe’s regions most impacted by global warming. From droughts that devastate local agriculture to punishing heatwaves and more, Euronews travelled around the Italian island to witness first hand what it is like to live on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

19/07/2024

Italy

Italy's foreign minister opens G7 trade meeting in Calabria

The goal of the meeting is to respond to the tensions and frictions that jeopardise global trade and sustainable and inclusive growth.

17/07/2024

Europe News

Italy under extreme heat warnings

As Europe faces extreme weather, four people have died in the past two days in parts of Italy due to the severe heat, with temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius in Rome.

15/07/2024

Travel News

Venice made €2.2m from tourist tax trial: Fee could be double in 2025

Venice officials have already said this isn't the end for the daytripper fee.

15/07/2024

Travel News

American tourist dies while hiking up Sicily's Mount Etna volcano

Mount Etna is one of Europe's highest and most active volcanoes.

12/07/2024

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Italy welcomes tourists despite scorching 40°C heatwave

Temperatures in central and southern Italy have soared above 40°C, with forecasts indicating the heatwave may persist until July 20.

12/07/2024

Europe News

Milan Malpensa airport officially named after Silvio Berlusconi

The opposition has voiced their discontent with the decision, claiming it is violating the law.

11/07/2024

Travel News

Don’t look down: Slackliner crosses from Italian mainland to Sicily

Jaan Roose, 32, has previously made sporting history as the only athlete ever to complete a double backflip on a slackline.

11/07/2024

Italy

Will Salvini joining Patriots for Europe rock the Italian government?

Far-right League party joining Patriots for Europe has raised concerns about Italy's coalition stability, as the move complicates PM Meloni's relationships with allies due to differing stances on the EU and NATO.

10/07/2024

Culture news

Ancient Roman Road Awaits Historic UNESCO Decision

The ancient Appian Way, a 500-km Roman road, is looking to pave its path onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision will be made during the UNESCO Committee's session from July 21 to 31.

10/07/2024

Travel News

Uproar over plans to name Milan airport after Berlusconi

More than a year after his death, Berlusconi can’t shake claims of corruption - or his synonymy with controversial ‘bunga bunga’ parties.

09/07/2024

Italy

Meloni says French election result not a defeat for far right

Marine Le Pen's party came in a surprising third in the snap poll despite expectations of a shocking victory.

09/07/2024

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Ploughing Peace, the Eiffel Tower on Italian soil

Italian land artist Dario Gambarin created a two-acre depiction of the Eiffel Tower in a Verona crop field to honor the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

08/07/2024

Europe News

'Democracy is not in good health,' says Pope Francis

The leader of the Catholic Church addressed thousands in Trieste and renewed his commitment to pray and work for peace in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan and Myanmar.

07/07/2024

Food and Drink

Neapolitan pizza makers reveal the true secret of their success

The Neapolitan pizza, a timeless classic, is famous worldwide for its simple yet exquisite ingredients. With a slightly charred crust, tasty tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, it epitomizes the saying 'less is more.'

07/07/2024

Europe News

Flights resumed at Catania Airport after closure due to ashfall

On the nearby island of Stromboli the Civil Protection agency issued its top, red alert warning the situation there could deteriorate. The volcano there also started erupting earlier this week, sending ash clouds two kilometres into the sky and spilling lava into the sea.

06/07/2024

Europe News

Mount Stromboli erupts in Italy, spewing ash and lava into sky

Volcanic activity has intensified in Italy as Mount Stromboli belched ash and lava off the coast of Sicily.

05/07/2024

Travel News

Sicily on red alert as Mount Etna and Stromboli volcanoes erupt

Warnings are in place as both Etna and Stromboli volcanoes have become dangerously active.

05/07/2024

Culture news

Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to open 2024 Venice Film Festival

The screening will be the world premiere and stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe.

05/07/2024

Europe News

Spectacular display as Mount Etna erupts in Sicily

Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

04/07/2024

Culture news

Boos edited to applause for Culture Minister spark Italy state TV row

The public broadcaster said RAI bought the show from an external partner and pledged to clarify the incident.

04/07/2024

Experiences

Get off the beaten path in Italy for a more sustainable trip

Italy has invested millions in sustainable tourism, from walking trails to trains.

03/07/2024