Italy

Culture news

Italy wants fewer foreigners running its museums and galleries

Cecilie Hollberg won landmark court cases to protect the marble masterpiece David’s familiar image against misuse.

19/07/2023

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Italian land artist turns wheat field into portrait of George O

Working off a rough sketch, artist Dario Gambarin used a tractor, plough and rotary harrow to carve the portrait into the field.

18/07/2023

Italy

'Sexist' remarks land Italian swim commentators in hot water

"Dutch divers are big," said one commentator about a female contestant, while another compared her to an Italian entrant. "Whatever, they're all equally tall in bed," he added.

18/07/2023

Travel News

Take a day trip from Rome to Pompeii on Italy’s new high speed train

Italy’s new high speed train route will take you to Pompeii in less than two hours.

18/07/2023

Smart Regions

Two small Sicilian islands test decentralised green energy

In partnership with the European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Regions, we find out how the islands of Favignana and Lampedusa are exploring the BloRin model of producing, sharing, and selling solar energy.

17/07/2023

Design

Siena Cathedral's 14th-century floor temporarily unveiled to visitors

The vast marble floor is uncovered twice a year for a few weeks.

17/07/2023

Experiences

Beautiful chaos: What I love and hate about living in Rome

Always wanted to live in Rome? Here’s what it’s really like to move to the Italian capital.

16/07/2023

Italy

Hundreds of flights across Italy cancelled amid air transport strike

Hundreds of flights across Italy were cancelled Saturday forcing traveller to make alternate plans at the peak of tourist season

15/07/2023

Italy

Venice faces a critical shortage of GPs

The city of Venice has launched a campaign to attract family doctors from around the world to replace 44 who will retire in the coming years

14/07/2023

Italy

Eggs on the beach: Volunteers in Italy rally to protect turtle nest

A loggerhead sea turtle laid 91 eggs on a popular beach in Cervia, on Italy's popular Adriatic coast, forcing marine biologists to intervene.

14/07/2023

Italy

From Pompeii to Jerash, Riccardo Muti's music builds bridges

Since 1997 in Sarajevo, the 'Roads of Friendship' project has been closely intertwined with the Ravenna Festival, bringing a message of peace and unity between cultures.

12/07/2023

Culture news

Prada kicks off collaboration with China Women's football team

The luxury Italian fashion house has announced its partnership with the Chinese Women’s National Football Team ahead of the sporting event kicking off on 20 July.

11/07/2023

Italy

Six dead and dozens more injured in fire at Italian retirement home

Several people have died and dozens more were injured after a fire broke out at a retirement home in northern Italy.

07/07/2023

Travel News

Italy transport strike on Friday to hit major cities

A ‘black Friday’ is expected tomorrow after Confail Faisa, a trade union for bus, tram and underground workers, announced a nationwide strike.

06/07/2023

Travel News

Rome's Pantheon has started charging tourists an entry fee

Visitors will have to pay to enter the Pantheon but which of Rome’s best tourist attractions will still be free?

05/07/2023

Eco-Innovation

Inside the factory producing Europe’s most eco-friendly trains

Euronews Green got an inside look around Hitachi’s pioneering train factory in Pistoia, Italy.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Colosseum vandal says sorry after defacing historic amphitheatre

British tourist Ivan Dimitrov asked for forgiveness for defacing the ancient building.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Ancient Greek altar discovered in Sicily

Archaeologists believe the altar was used for family worship and dates back over 2,000 years at the height of Sicily's Hellenic period.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Italian culture official sparks outrage over sexist rant

During the outburst of junior culture minister and renowned art critic Vittorio Sgarbi he made crude references to his sex life and genital organs, which he has defended as "free speech".

04/07/2023

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WATCH: Iffland becomes cliff diving champion in Polignano a Mare Italy

WATCH: Australia's Rhiannan Iffland takes top prize in cliff the world cliff diving in Italy

03/07/2023

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WATCH: Hundreds more migrants arrive to Lampedusa island

More than 250 people were rescued at sea during the night and have been placed in temporary accommodation at Lampedusa island, already overcrowded by continued migrant arrivals.

02/07/2023

Living

Milan’s cyclists want to ‘redesign’ the city for people

Through demonstrations and urban proposals, cycle activists are paving the way for a safer, less polluted and bike-friendly Milan.

02/07/2023

Culture news

Tourist who carved name in Colosseum identified by Italian police

Italian police say they have identified the man and the woman he was with from photos but have not named the couple.

30/06/2023

The Kitchen

Meal of the Week: Lamb essentials for all at Eid al-Adha

As Muslims across Europe and beyond celebrate Eid al-Adha by sacrificing a lamb (or other livestock) for a community feast, The Kitchen explores how some Italian regions prepare their lamb for very similar reasons.

30/06/2023

Italy

These people face 20 years in jail for saving lives at sea

Even as outrage simmers over the hundreds of migrants dying at sea every year off Europe's coast, rescuers are still being persecuted for helping save lives.

30/06/2023

Culture news

How an unsolved homophobic murder is sparking interest in Italy

In 1980, two gay young men were found dead in rural Sicily. After four decades, their unsolved murder has been making headlines in Italy.

28/06/2023