Italy

Italy

Hot off the press! Right wing newspaper offers pistol deal in Italy

A right-wing daily in Italy is promoting the purchase of a pepper-spray gun alongside their newspaper

12/10/2018

Italy

Italy's Salvini calls for 'little ethnic shops' to close early

Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, Matteo Salvini, is proposing an amendment that will force small grocery shops, often run by members of ethnic minorities, to close by 9 p.m.

12/10/2018

Earth News

The guide to Bologna

A guide to one of Italy’s most underrated spots that will allow you to live la dolce vita and eat, shop and see the best the locale has to offer

11/10/2018

Italy

Euronews visits the island at the heart of Europe's migration crisis

As their approval ratings rise at home, Euronews correspondent Anelise Borges travelled to Lampedusa - the island at the forefront of Italy’s migration crisis - to understand what is drawing people to Northern League party.

11/10/2018

World

This Italian man opened his home to migrants

At a time when EU countries are divided over the need or not to pursue open doors policies. An Italian philosophy teacher Antonio Calò - who 3 years ago gave up his house in a small town in Veneto to accommodate 6 African migrants has been awarded the 2018 European Citizen's prize.

10/10/2018

Italy

Le Pen and Salvini meet, brand EU leaders 'enemies of Europe'

Far right leaders meet: Italian deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini and France's Marine Le Pen held a press conference saying there must be an alternative Europe and that EU commission president Jean-Claude Junker and economic minister Pierre Moscovici - are enemies of Europe

08/10/2018

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Cementing the future: the EU's ECOBINDER project takes a hard look at concrete

Cheaper to manufacture, less damaging on the environment, and with better insulating properties - these are the aims of European research into the world's number one building material.

08/10/2018

Italy

Tensions between Italy, EU ratchet up over budget rules

Italy revealed it's aiming for a 2019 budget deficit of 2.4% of gross domestic product — significantly higher than the 1.6% previously announced.

02/10/2018

Italy

Italian mayor arrested for 'helping illegal immigration'

Domenico Lucano, famed for his work with migrants, has been put under house arrest for 'helping illegal immigration'

02/10/2018

Italy

Asia Argento admits to sexual encounter with underage co-star

The Italian actress recalled her experience during an Italian TV show on Sunday, after having previously denied the two had any sexual relationship, saying she "froze" during the encounter.

01/10/2018

Business

Italy in clash with European Commission over 2019 budget

Italy's new government proposed a 2019 budget with a deficit three times larger than the previous administration's target, setting up a clash with the European Commission and sparking a sell-off of state bonds

28/09/2018

Business

Italy: internal battle over fiscal policy

Italy's new government struggled to contain a fierce internal battle over fiscal policy on Thursday, hours before it was due to unveil its 2019 budget targets, sparking a sell-off of state bonds

27/09/2018

Business

Michael Kors confirms €1.8 billion take over of Versace

Michael Kors confirms €1.8 billion take over of Versace

25/09/2018

Italy

Forest fire forces 700 people to evacuate near Pisa

A forest fire near the Italian city of Pisa has forced 700 people to evacuate their homes. The fire has destroyed over 600 hectares of woodland so far. The fire broke out on Monday night on Mount Serra. Firefighters are tackling the blaze.

25/09/2018

Earth News

Michael Kors buys Versace for €1.83 billion

The deal has a total value of 1.83 billion euros.

25/09/2018

Italy

MSF on board Aquarius respond to Panama revoking its registration

Medecins Sans Frontieres say Panama were pressurised by Italy into the move.

24/09/2018

Cult

Models old and new take to the catwalk in Milan

Dolce & Gabana go back to the future in Milan

24/09/2018

Earth News

A celebration of green style

A glimpse of the best looks spotted at Green Carpet Fashion Awards

24/09/2018

Italy

Major bridge in central Italy closed over safety fears

The bridge was inspected following the deaths of 43 people when an earthquake brought down the Morandi bridge in Genoa in August.

20/09/2018

Italy

British woman honoured by the Italian city of her POW father

A British woman has finally received the keys San Ferdinando after tracking down her long lost Italian relatives to the city in the 1990s.

19/09/2018

Italy

Italy and Austria clash over South Tyrol citizenship proposal

The northern Italian province of South Tyrol, or Alto Adige in Italian, has always been a point of contention between Austria and Italy. Now, while Vienna controls the EU presidency, plans to grant dual citizenship to the German-speaking minority in the mountainous province has bothered Italy

18/09/2018

Focus

Homo Faber on the frontline against craftwork's deadliest enemy - time

The Michelangelo Foundation's Homo Faber show illustrates the painstaking work that goes into preserving past techniques and taking them into the future.

17/09/2018

Earth News

A celebration of infinite human creativity

Discover Homo Faber, a showcase of exceptional European craftsmanship in Venice.

17/09/2018

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Virtual reality brings sunken civilisations to life

A research project in Italy means divers exploring underwater may soon be able to take their tablets with them to locate treasures, with a VR app that can also be used on dry land to enhance museum exhibitions and classroom lessons.

17/09/2018

Italy

Genoa: A minutes silence, one month on from bridge tragedy

The tragedy killed 43 people highlighting the poor state of Italy's infrastructure, much of it built in the 1950s and 60s

14/09/2018

Italy

Is TB spreading in Italy and should Salvini blame migrants?

We've tested Matteo Salvini's claim tuberculosis is spreading in Italy and his suggestion that uncontrolled immigration is to blame.

13/09/2018