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Italy remembers victims of devastating earthquake

Ten years on, the church bells in L’Aquila rang 309 times in memory of the 309 victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the medieval town in central Italy.

Italy

Rescue ship with 64 migrants onboard denied entry

The ship is currently near the Italian island of Lampedusa but Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said it should "go to Hamburg" as it is German-registered.

Italy

Violent protest against Roma families in Italy triggers investigation

The Mayor of the Italian capital has called for an investigation into ugly scenes that broke out on Tuesday over the transfer of a group of Roma families to a government-run centre.

World

Juncker urges Italy to strengthen its economy

EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has asked Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to spur economic growth in light of Italy's economic contraction.

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USA

Jim Carrey's picture of Mussolini's demise sparks Twitter tirade from dictator's granddaughter

Mussolini, a member of the European parliament and former Playboy cover model, fired back on Sunday. "You are a bastard," she tweeted.

World News

Mussolini's granddaughter slams Jim Carrey over cartoon of ex-dictator

The Canadian-American actor — also an artist — posted a picture of the pair hanging from their feet with the caption: "If you're wondering what fascism leads to, just ask Benito Mussolini and his mistress Claretta."

World News

Malta's armed forces intercept tanker hijacked by migrants

The tanker, El Hiblu 1, had rescued them off the coast of Libya on Wednesday. After it was hijacked it was re-routed towards Europe.

Vatican

Watch: Pope Francis doesn't want anyone to kiss his papal ring

This is the hilarious moment Pope Francis repeatedly tries to prevent devotees from kissing his papal ring.

World

Did Italy go against EU interests in China trade negotiations?

Watch MEPs debate trade negotiations between Italy and China on Monday night's episode of Raw Politics.

France

What is happening with the Lyon-Turin high speed line?

Euronews' Lillo Montalto talks to people in the towns and villages affected by plans to build the high speed rail route connection France and Italy.

World

Raw Politics in full: Brexit plan B and copyright vote controversy

Don't miss Monday night's episode of Raw Politics

Europe News

EU Commissioner asks bloc to consider a veto against Italy-China deal

On Saturday, Italy signed a "non-binding" protocol to participate in China's new silk road. The decision has sparked scepticism in the EU, with Commissioner Günther Oettinger asking EU countries to consider a veto.

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No Comment: the best videos of the week

The world's tallest bonfire, a farmer's giant Xi Jinping portrait, and unwelcome house guests.

Italy

What's it like living in Italy as a migrant?

NBC Left Field takes a look at families who’ve already found a home in Italy and how Italians are helping them have a better life.

Italy

Egyptian boy hailed a 'hero' for calling police in Italy bus hijack

An Egyptian is being hailed a "hero" for hiding his cellphone from bus driver and calling police in Wednesday's school bus hijack.

Smart Regions

Bridging history and modernity: the multipurpose space shaking up Pisa

In partnership with the European Commission

The EU funded 'Officine Garibaldi' is a multipurpose space bringing together the local community as well as visitors to Pisa. It provides cultural events, co-working spaces for local entities, as well as many other functions.

Italy

Man who hijacked Italy school bus acted as 'lone wolf'

A school bus driver went on a rampage with 51 students aboard before setting the vehicle ablaze in an apparent protest over Italy's migration policy, police said.

Italy

Italy: Politician opposed to mandatory vaccines gets chicken pox

Massimiliano Fedriga, a member of the far-right League party, who opposed mandatory vaccination of children is hospitalised with chicken pox.

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Italy: Land artist ploughs giant portrait of Xi Jinping with tractor

Days before the arrival of the Chinese President, a land artist has used his tractor to plow out a huge portrait of the Chinese leader in a field in northern Italy.

Italy

Watch: Angels of Beauty erase graffiti from famous facades using laser

Generations of visitors to cities such as Florence have left their mark. But this unwanted legacy is being erased thanks to lasers which remove graffiti from historic buildings without damaging their fragile surfaces.

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