Italy

Italy

The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel received the 'Lamp of Peace'

It's a Catholic award for seeking peaceful coexistence of people

12/05/2018

Economy

Populist parties in Italy close to a deal

The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the far-right League said they had made progress towards forming a government

11/05/2018

Italy

Anti-terror raid in Italy

Police say they have dismantled a network of Syrians and Moroccans suspected of funnelling money to support Islamist militants in the Middle East

10/05/2018

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Public bus explodes in Rome, no casualties

Moments of fear in Rome on Tuesday when a public-transport bus burst in flames in Rome's central Via del Tritone.

08/05/2018

Italy

Italy president seeks 'neutral' government

Italy’s president Sergio Mattarella has urged politicians to try and break the country's political deadlock by forming a 'neutral' government that could rule until the end of the year.

07/05/2018

Italy

Fans of classic cars gather in Verona

More than 1,300 classic cars are racing, being displayed and being sold in Verona along with spare parts, accessories and components.

05/05/2018

Italy

The Primavera turns 50 as Vespa celebrate the scooter that gave the world wings

As the sun returns Italy embarks on a year of celebrations of the iconic 1968 model, and in Piaggio's hometown of Pontedera locals celebrate the success of a concept that has made the town wealthy, and Piaggio a market leader.

03/05/2018

Ecotech

Lamborghini Urus - the SUV that thinks it’s a supercar

Living It reports from the dynamic media launch of the all-new Lamborghini Urus.

02/05/2018

Sport

Rome throws ring of steel round city for Champions League semi-final

Terrorism and fan violence are the number one threats identified by Italian police, who warn Liverpool and Roma fans that no trouble will be tolerated.

30/04/2018

Italy

Venice introduces turnstiles to manage crowds

Venice has introduced a system of turnstiles to prevent crowding in some parts of the city after UNESCO told the city it could lose its status as a world heritage site if it didn't control visitor numbers

28/04/2018

Earth News

Rep-Air, the t-shirt that absorbs unpleasant and harmful toxins in the air

The simplest and most affordable way to become an eco-conscious hero and tackle air pollution.

25/04/2018

Earth News

Salone del Mobile: the ultimate guide to this year's furniture, interior design trends

Design, culture and quality are some of the words that describe the Salone del Mobile Milano, the leading international and trendsetter furniture and design event.

23/04/2018

Italy

Italian journalist speaks to Euronews about his new book on ISIL

Italian journalist Gabriele Del Grande spent two weeks in a Turkish prison while doing research for his book on ISIL. Now the book is finally out in Italian bookshops.

20/04/2018

Italy

Prosecutor explains significance of anti-Mafia trial

20/04/2018

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Breathtaking aerial footage shows Italy's 'floating' cycle path on Lake Garda

Drone footage shows a new bike track on Italy's largest lake that will give cyclists the impression they are flying over the water.

17/04/2018

Italy

How many migrants in your country? Probably fewer than you think

Italians are the worst in the EU at over-estimating the proportion of immigrants living in their country, a new report claims.

17/04/2018

Cinema

Italian film director Vittorio Taviani dies at 88

Alongside his brother Paolo, Taviani made more than 20 films including "Padre Padrone", which took top honors at the 1977 Cannes film festival and Docudrama Caesar Must Die won the Golden Bear prize at the Berlin Film Festival in 2012.

15/04/2018

Italy

Italy's political parties fail to end stalemate. Persident Sergio Mattarella says forming a coalition government is a matter of urgency

Efforts to break the deadlock stalled on Friday after two days of talks ended in failure

13/04/2018

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Pope Francis meets Formula E drivers

Pope Francis meets drivers of Formula E. The Pontiff also met the Chief Executive of the Formula E series, Alejandro Agag.

12/04/2018

Italy

Buffon "pride" at going so close to Real Madrid upset

Juventus goalkeeper says no sadness despite red card.

12/04/2018

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Pope Francis blesses llamas at Vatican City

Pope Francis blessed llamas in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday during his weekly audience. The llamas from the South Tyrol region walked with their owners 1,070 kilometres to Vatican City.

11/04/2018

Italy

New exhibition marks 250th anniversary since the death of Venetian artist Canaletto

68 of the artist's works are on show in Rome from museums around the world

11/04/2018

Italy

Italy’s measles doll sparks controversy

An Italian toy maker has been urged to withdraw a doll that can be cured of the measles using "magic" wipes and cream.

06/04/2018

Italy

Pope uses Easter message to pray for peace in Syria

Pope Francis has used the traditional 'Urbi et Orbi' (to the city and to the world) to pray for a "swift end" to the relentless war in Syria.

01/04/2018

Italy

Italian anger at French border police intrusion over migrants

Italy's Foreign Ministry has summoned the French ambassador to explain why armed French border police entered a clinic that cares for migrants. Claims that doctors and lawyers were intimidated.

01/04/2018

Italy

"Migrant hero" baptised by Pope Francis in Easter vigil service

Pope Francis baptised a Nigerian migrant who became a hero in Italy after disarming a thief who was armed with a cleaver. John Ogah was one of eight people baptised at an Easter vigil service on Saturday for around 10,000 worshippers in St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

01/04/2018