Italy

Art

Nordic Pavilion announces its artists ahead of the Venice Biennale

Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes will represent the Nordic Pavilion at the upcoming Venice Biennale.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Naples struck by 4.4 magnitude earthquake overnight

Several lightly injured and minor damage in Italian city of Naples after an earthquake shook buildings and disrupted power supplies.

13/03/2025

Travel News

How you can win a €1 holiday in this sunny seaside town in Italy

Siculiana is offering a handful of lucky travellers an all-expenses paid escape - all they have to fork out for is Sicily’s €1 tourist tax.

12/03/2025

Europeans' Stories

Bridge to Sicily: strategic project or waste of resources for Europe?

Construction of the bridge across the Strait of Messina will start this year, assures the Italian government. This mammoth undertaking that aims to link the island of Sicily to the region of Calabria is one of the most expensive and controversial infrastructure projects worldwide.

12/03/2025

Art

Caravaggio masterpieces return to Rome after centuries for huge show

Caravaggio’s masterpieces make a triumphant return to Rome for Caravaggio 2025, a landmark exhibition at Palazzo Barberini that reunites 24 extraordinary works, some unseen in Italy for centuries.

11/03/2025

Europe News

Trump's halt of Ukraine military support sparks protests in Italy

US President Donald Trump's suspension of military support to Ukraine has sparked concern among the Ukrainian community in Italy, leading to protests urging the Italian premier to stand with Ukraine and support fair peace negotiations.

07/03/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis resting in hospital after broadcasting audio message

The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised since 14 February with pneumonia in both lungs. Doctors say his condition remains complex.

07/03/2025

Experiences

World Book Day: Be inspired by the literary greats in Italy

Follow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest writers and you may just find your own muse in Italy.

06/03/2025

Health news

Raw alfalfa is driving a ‘widespread’ salmonella outbreak in Europe

EU agencies warned people with weaker immune systems against eating raw alfalfa until the outbreak is under control.

06/03/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis resting after another 'quiet night,' the Vatican says

The Catholic Church pontiff continues active respiratory and motor physiotherapy, and his prognosis, according to Vatican sources, remains reserved. He has been hospitalised since 14 February.

06/03/2025

Culture news

Refurbished Golden Palace of Emperor Nero reopens in Rome

Roman Emperor Nero is most famous in popular imagination for playing the fiddle while Rome burned. Now his grand royal residence is once again open to the public.

05/03/2025

Economy

Italy sees moderate GDP rise and sharply falling deficit in 2024

The European Union’s third-largest economy expanded by 0.7% in 2024, fuelled by domestic consumption and increased exports. The budget deficit sharply dropped compared to the previous year.

03/03/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis at Angelus: ‘I feel supported by prayers’

The pontiff's condition remains stable and he has no fever. Sunday's Angelus Prayer has been broadcast and but it was not read by him.

02/03/2025

Europe News

Packed programme as Venice Carnival enters its last weekend

This year's Carnival, titled 'The Time of Casanova', celebrates 300 years of the famous Italian adventurer Giacomo Casanova.

01/03/2025

Europe News

Fever-free Pope in stable condition but ‘prognosis remains reserved’

After having spent his 15th night at the Gemelli hospital and his condition worsening after an isolated bout of bronchospasm on Friday, the Saturday evening update reports a stable situation with no fever.

01/03/2025

Europe News

Well wishers take prayers and support for Pope Francis to hospital

At the entrance of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Catholic faithful and well-wishers lit candles, placed cards, drawings, and balloons, and stood in solidarity.

27/02/2025

Europe News

Around 112 migrants rescued off Libya's coast reach Tuscany, Italy

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at least 129 people trying to reach Europe have already disappeared or died in the Mediterranean so far this year.

27/02/2025

Culture news

Frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries

Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city.

27/02/2025

Lifestyle

Zombies on the catwalk: Milan Fashion Week in pictures

At Milan Fashion Week, Diesel once again stunned audiences by evoking a zombie apocalypse with its Fall-Winter 2025-26 collection.

27/02/2025

Lifestyle

Gucci’s new era meets Dsquared2’s wild birthday at Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week is underway: Gucci marked a new era by trading its signature red for deep green, while Dsquared2 celebrated 30 years with a high-octane, star-studded spectacle.

26/02/2025

Italy

US military base in Italy locked down over 'security incident'

Personnel working at the Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily were instructed to take shelter where they were.

26/02/2025

Europe News

Vatican business continues as ill Pope Francis has meeting in hospital

The 88-year-old was well enough to meet senior Vatican colleagues in hospital despite still being in critical condition with double pneumonia.

25/02/2025

Green News

Stalled UN nature talks resume in Rome: What’s at stake?

Talks in Colombia in October yielded some significant outcomes but ended in confusion.

25/02/2025

Destinations

Forget the Colosseum: This Roman amphitheatre is a lost treasure

Two Italian teenagers are reviving their town’s archaeological past by offering free guided tours for visitors.

25/02/2025

Ocean

Plastic pollution: The robot cleaning Venice’s iconic canals

In partnership with the European Commission

Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be done about it?

25/02/2025

Ocean

Plastic pollution: What’s in Venice’s canals?

In partnership with the European Commission

Why is plastic pollution so dangerous for our seas? And what’s the most unexpected find in Venice’s canals? We asked Italian researcher Fantina Madricardo, who led a project using high-tech solutions to tackle the plastic crisis. Watch the video above.

25/02/2025