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Facebook launches European digital hubs

Facebook launches European digital hubs in a bid to boost its community credentials. The centres, based in Poland, Spain and Italy, will be dedicated to teaching digital skills to underrepresented members of the population.

Italy

Rare snowfall paralyses Rome

It was the heaviest snowfall in Rome in six years and the largest for the end of February in decades

World

Could the rise of the Five Star Movement make Luigi di Maio Italy's youngest PM?

University dropout, Luigi di Maio, is the front-runner for PM as the Five Star Movement has become Italy’s most popular party

Italy

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi adresses supporters

Sex scandals and legal entanglements have not stopped the 81 year old from seeking a political comeback.

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Italy

Italian elections: More than 70 counts of violence in month leading to

Here’s a list of the main episodes of violence that have taken place during the electoral campaign ahead of the March 4 elections.

Italy

Anti-fascist protesters rally against racism in Italy

Thousands were mobilized by a pre-election period dominated by bitter debate over immigration.

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Anti-fascist demonstrators clash with police in Turin

Anti-fascist demonstrators clashed with police in the northern Italian city of Turin on Thursday as another night of violence erupted in the waning days of Italy's divisive election campaign.

Italy

Italian nonagenarian captures hearts with charity mission to Kenya

A 93-year-old grandmother headed to an orphanage village in Kenya has become a social media sensation.

World News

Hungary's ranking slides in latest Corruption Perceptions Index

Hungary slipped 10 points in the last six years, which the Director of Transparency International EU said should serve as a warning to other members of the bloc.

World News

Naples gets funding for migrants — but is it enough?

Minister Marco Minitti announces €21 million for security and integration projects in Castel Volturno

Romania

Romania and Italy hit as measles makes ‘tragic’ comeback in Europe

The number of measles cases in Europe has quadrupled in a year, according to the World Health Organization.

Real Economy

What is being done to strengthen Europe's banks?

European banks are safer today because they follow a single rule book. Now we need to create a safety net to protect taxpayers if trouble strikes.

Europe News

Italian scientists speak up in support of EU

Research collaboration seen as vital, as Italians prepare to go to polls amid rise in euroscepticism

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Rugby players form ‘scrum’ to free ambulance stuck in mud

When the ambulance carrying an injured rugby player got stuck in mud, his teammates and rivals clubbed together to push it out of trouble.

Italy

Explained: Italy’s general election and why it's important for Europe

All you need to know as Europe’s populist wave is set to gather fresh momentum in Italy’s parliamentary elections on March 4.

World News

Italy bursts France's bubble

Sales of prosecco have reportedly outstripped champagne for the first time.

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Giant Putin, Trump and Berlusconi satirical floats parade in Italy

A 'Fake News' float also featured a giant figure of the Pied Piper leading humans and rats down a route of lies.

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Igloo village built by migrants hands lifeline to dying Italian ski r

A dying ski resort in northern Italy has come back to life thanks to an igloo village built by migrants.

Italy

The ultimate guide to who's who in the Italian general elections

No major Italian political party may be able to secure a winning majority because of the country’s new electoral system. Here’s how each party is trying to win consensus.

Italy

Europe has a model for integrating Muslim migrants - in Sicily

As Italy deals with the aftermath of a violent attack on immigrants, Muslims in Catania offer an example of how integration can work.

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