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Statue struck by lightning painstakingly cleaned and rebuilt

This 2,000-year-old statue of the demi-god is now on display at the Vatican Museums. It is being painstakingly restored to its former glory in a project due to last until December.

Destinations

Six peaceful alternatives to Europe’s tourism hotspots this summer

Want to avoid crowds and rowdy visitors? Swap Europe’s tourism hotspots for these six destinations, from Leiden to Slovenia.

My Europe Series

New ad campaign in Italy renews debate about 'hit-and-run' tourism

Tourism in Italy has rebounded from COVID-19 lows but not everybody is happy to see the crowds of foreigners back.

World News

Italy's declining birth rate: Pope Francis and Meloni raise concerns

Italy has one of the lowest birthrates in the EU and the country is ageing at a much faster rate than other European countries.

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Ireland

Landlords: victims or foes in the Irish housing crisis?

In the final instalment of this three-part series on the housing crisis in Ireland and Italy, Euronews examines the role of landlords in the Irish housing market, where one-third of people renting require financial assistance from the state to pay their rent.

Italy

Italy abandons the 'Belt and Road' initiative

The scheme is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in more than 150 countries and international organizations.

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A van carrying oxygen bottles blows up in Milan, setting fire to cars

A van carrying oxygen cylinders to a medical facility in the Italian city of Milan blew up setting fire to several vehicles and a building. The driver received a minor injury while trying to tackle the blaze.

Green News

12 Italian citizens are suing one of the world's biggest oil companies

The company and the Italian government are being sued for failing to protect life.

Italy

Explosion in Milan city centre leaves vehicles engulfed in flames

Firefighters say one person was injured in the blast, and a local kindergarten was evacuated as a precaution.

Culture news

From luxury cars to reality show pop stars: 60 years of Lamborghini

On the 60th anniversary of Lamborghini’s launch, Euronews Culture takes a look at the history of one of Italy’s most iconic cars and the family behind the wheel

Culture news

How is Giorgia Meloni taking control of Italian cultural institutions?

Recent restrictive measures indicate that the Italian far-right executive is taking control of more and more cultural institutions.

Sport

Stump makes history with first-ever gold for Switzerland

Nils Stump of Switzerland took gold in the Qatar World Judo Championships after defeating Manuel Lombardo of Italy, while Canada's Christa Deguchi secured her second World title.

Food and Drink

Mamma Mia! Italians are fuming at Austrian-Chinese mozzarella

One of Italy’s most celebrated cheeses has just had an Austrian-Chinese makeover, and some Italians are very upset about it.

Europe News

EU Commissioner: Italy 'doing tremendous job' with migration measures

Ylva Johansson said she understands the latest action taken by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government on migration.

Italy

Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi adresses party from hospital

Former Italian Premier, Silvio Berlusconi, has made his first public statements since being hospitalized a month ago, delivering a video address to his Forza Italia political party on Saturday.

Italy

Over 600 new migrants dock on Italian island of Lampedusa in 24 hours

Warm weather and full moon conditions have been met with an increase in attempted migrant crossings of the Mediterranean over recent days.

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Italian town hosts fifth annual light and water festival

The fifth edition of the Brixen Water Light Festival is currently underway in the northern Italian town with 47 big light installations about the environment and peace on display.

World News

Building Europe in uncertain times: State of Union sets ambitious goal

Building Europe in times of uncertainty is this year's theme for the 12th edition of the State of the Union conference this weekend.

World News

Why young adults in Italy and Ireland have to live with their parents

In the second part of our three-part series, Euronews investigates how tourism is proving to be both a blessing and a curse for young people hoping to buy or rent property in Italy and Ireland.

Travel News

Tourists in this Italian village could be fined €270 for taking selfie

Picturesque Italian villages are suffering from overtourism. Portofino is taking a stand.

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