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Switzerland wants all-female teams to tackle its highest peaks

150 years since the first woman climbed the Matterhorn, the Swiss alpine town of Zermatt is calling for all-female teams to follow in her footsteps.

Italy

'Unprecedented disaster': Italy requests EU help over Sardinia fires

At least 10,000 hectares of vegetation have been burnt in western Sardinia because of wildfires and hundreds of people have had to be evacuated. France and Greece are both sending two firefighting planes to help.

Health news

The first Europe-made artificial heart has been implanted in Italy

A bioprosthetic heart made by French company Carmat has been implanted in a patient in Naples marking its first commercial sale and use.

My Europe Series

Are European arms fuelling wars and conflicts worldwide?

Where do European-made weapons end up? How are current conflicts worldwide impacted by the Defence industries of EU Member States? We take a look at the Defence sector and those opposed to its exports strategies.

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Italy

Italy to roll out COVID health pass for bars, restaurants and museums

It comes as the number of COVID-19 cases across Italy crossed the 5,000 mark on Thursday for the first time since May 21.

Italy

Driver killed after bus plunges from road on Italian island of Capri

Italian media said some beachgoers instinctively dived into the sea for cover when they heard the loud crash.

My Europe Series

Over Mediterranean, volunteer pilots search for migrants in danger

This year alone, the French pilots have accumulated over 500 flight hours over the Mediterranean searching the sea for migrant boats in danger.

Italy

Councillor for Italy's far-right League party shoots dead man

A councillor for Italy's far-right League has been placed under house arrest on suspicion of fatally shooting a man in a public square.

Italy

Ten people injured after gun fired at seaside nightclub in Italy

Ten people suffered minor injuries after a gun was fired at a seaside nightclub in Taranto, southern Italy.

Ocean

The European fishermen in need of a safety net

In partnership with the European Commission

Every year dozens of European fishermen die at sea. Hundreds get injured. What could be done to make this job safer? We take a look at the life of fishermen and what is being done to protect them.

Ocean

Preserving fish stocks to help save fishermen's lives

In partnership with the European Commission

Reducing the hours fishermen spend at sea could be beneficial to depleted fishing stocks and help with their fatigue that is often the cause of accidents at sea. Ocean talks to a trade unionist in Emilia-Romagna to see what is being done to protect fishermen and fish.

Italy

France arrests tenth former member of Italian Red Brigades in Paris

French police have detained an Italian suspect accused of left-wing terrorism, who escaped when nine others were arrested in April.

Italy

Could Bologna be about to get its first UNESCO world heritage site?

Italy is already home to 55 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Now Bologna is in with a chance of getting its first.

Vatican

Pope Francis leaves hospital 10 days after colon surgery

Pope Francis was seen leaving the hospital on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon.

Green News

Anger rises as uncollected rubbish leaves stench on streets of Rome

Residents and business owners are furious as the city's hot temperatures make the smell overwhelming.

Italy

'This means so much': Italians see Euro 2020 triumph as a new start

It is Italy's first tournament win since 2006 and comes after the nation was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

United Kingdom

EURO 2020: Italy defeat England in penalty shootout

Leonardo Bonucci scored the equaliser for Italy bringing to score to 1-1. England had been ahead after a goal from Luke Shaw in the second minute of the game.

Italy

Hundreds of rescued migrants disembark in southern Italy

Hundreds of rescued migrants have disembarked in southern Italy after the rescue ship Ocean Viking warned of a food shortage onboard.

Vatican

Pope Francis had a temporary 'fever episode' after his recent surgery

Routine tests and scans proved negative after the pope developed the temporary fever. However, he is still eating and moving around unassisted.

Series

Meet the Italian who turned his backyard into a thriving urban garden

Alessandro Vitale transformed a small concrete space into a garden capable of feeding his household for months.

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