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Draghi and Berlusconi among those touted as Italy's next president

Will it be 'competent and credible' Draghi, divisive Berlusconi or someone else?

Italy

Dozens of passengers leave cruise ship in Italy after COVID outbreak

Italian media reported there were 150 positive cases on board the cruise ship.

Art

Italy recovers €10 million worth of stolen art from around the world

Italy’s Culture Minister welcomed the return of more than 200 prized antiquities valued at over 10 million euros that had been located in prestigious US museums and galleries after illegal trafficking.

Italy

Italy's 2021 in review: What do Italians think of the 'Draghi effect'?

Prime Minister Mario Draghi has been credited with restoring stability and confidence in the country, but if he were to step down to become President, the newfound enthusiasm may soon end.

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World News

Demand for COVID-19 self-test kits skyrocket in Europe

In France, the leader in rapid diagnostic tests, Biosynex, has hired 200 temporary staff to meet soaring demand, amid record case numbers and end-of-year holidays.

Italy

Italian police suspend online profiles selling fake COVID passes

The prices of the health certificates ranged from €100 to €500, with discounts offered for those purchasing multiple certificates, such as the "family package".

Destinations

Italy's tourism industry pleas for more aid as visitor numbers fall

Only 60 million tourists visited Italy this year compared to over 100 million in 2019.

Living

Flying gardeners defy gravity to keep Milan's vertical forest alive

It takes a special kind of gardener to look after a vertical forest

World News

Trolls, carps and defecating shepherds: How Europe toasts Christmas

We take a look at how Christmas is marked in Italy, Spain, Iceland and the Czech Republic. It's anything but universal!

Italy

Traces of lost WWII bomber and possible human remains found in Italy

Worldwide, there are more than 81,600 missing US military personnel, including 72,350 from World War II.

Destinations

Visit these historical European towns for a magical fairytale escape

From snow-covered villages to towns carved into the cliffside, there are many storybook destinations to be found across Europe.

France

Volunteers gather to help freezing migrants cross the Alps

"Why are we doing this? Because sailors never leave a person to die at sea, same as a mountaineer will never leave a person to die in the mountains," revealed Paquerette Forest, a retired teacher who volunteered to help migrants.

Stays

Rome at Christmas: An insider’s guide to December in the Eternal City

For a foodie break with a side of culture, you can't beat Rome.

Culture news

Rome's Cinecittà Studios hopes for a new golden age of cinema

Once the stomping ground of Italy's greatest directors and actors, from Federico Fellini to Sophia Loren, Rome's renowned Cinecitta film studios are planning a much-needed makeover for a new era.

Italy

Italian police detain 17 care home staff for 'torturing' residents

CCTV footage released by Sicilian police appears to show mentally disabled residents being kicked and stamped on by staff.

Lifestyle

Truffle hunting gets the UNESCO treatment after centuries of know-how

UNESCO's intangible heritage list aims to improve the visibility of traditions and know-how from communities around the world.

The Kitchen

Stevie Parle's Amalfi lemon and basil spaghetti recipe | The Kitchen

A classic Sicilian pasta of 6 ingredients only that can be served for dinner within 20 minutes.

Italy

Italian police catch 'totally blind' fraudster riding scooter

The Palermo man is accused of claiming up to €170,000 in state aid over a number of years.

The Kitchen

Sausage pasta recipe by British Chef Stevie Parle | The Kitchen

"This is one of the easiest pasta sauces I know and I often use it as a fall-back family meal."

Albania

Albania's ex-top prosecutor arrested in Italy on corruption charges

Adriatik Llalla was found guilty of hiding money involved in illegally owned properties.

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