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American tourist dies while hiking up Sicily's Mount Etna volcano

Mount Etna is one of Europe's highest and most active volcanoes.

12/07/2024

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Italy welcomes tourists despite scorching 40°C heatwave

Temperatures in central and southern Italy have soared above 40°C, with forecasts indicating the heatwave may persist until July 20.

12/07/2024

Europe

Milan Malpensa airport officially named after Silvio Berlusconi

The opposition has voiced their discontent with the decision, claiming it is violating the law.

11/07/2024

Travel News

Don’t look down: Slackliner crosses from Italian mainland to Sicily

Jaan Roose, 32, has previously made sporting history as the only athlete ever to complete a double backflip on a slackline.

11/07/2024

Italy

Will Salvini joining Patriots for Europe rock the Italian government?

Far-right League party joining Patriots for Europe has raised concerns about Italy's coalition stability, as the move complicates PM Meloni's relationships with allies due to differing stances on the EU and NATO.

10/07/2024

Culture news

Ancient Roman Road Awaits Historic UNESCO Decision

The ancient Appian Way, a 500-km Roman road, is looking to pave its path onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision will be made during the UNESCO Committee's session from July 21 to 31.

10/07/2024

Travel News

Uproar over plans to name Milan airport after Berlusconi

More than a year after his death, Berlusconi can’t shake claims of corruption - or his synonymy with controversial ‘bunga bunga’ parties.

09/07/2024

Italy

Meloni says French election result not a defeat for far right

Marine Le Pen's party came in a surprising third in the snap poll despite expectations of a shocking victory.

09/07/2024

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Ploughing Peace, the Eiffel Tower on Italian soil

Italian land artist Dario Gambarin created a two-acre depiction of the Eiffel Tower in a Verona crop field to honor the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

08/07/2024

Europe

'Democracy is not in good health,' says Pope Francis

The leader of the Catholic Church addressed thousands in Trieste and renewed his commitment to pray and work for peace in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan and Myanmar.

07/07/2024

Food and Drink

Neapolitan pizza makers reveal the true secret of their success

The Neapolitan pizza, a timeless classic, is famous worldwide for its simple yet exquisite ingredients. With a slightly charred crust, tasty tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, it epitomizes the saying 'less is more.'

07/07/2024

Europe

Flights resumed at Catania Airport after closure due to ashfall

On the nearby island of Stromboli the Civil Protection agency issued its top, red alert warning the situation there could deteriorate. The volcano there also started erupting earlier this week, sending ash clouds two kilometres into the sky and spilling lava into the sea.

06/07/2024

Europe

Mount Stromboli erupts in Italy, spewing ash and lava into sky

Volcanic activity has intensified in Italy as Mount Stromboli belched ash and lava off the coast of Sicily.

05/07/2024

Travel News

Sicily on red alert as Mount Etna and Stromboli volcanoes erupt

Warnings are in place as both Etna and Stromboli volcanoes have become dangerously active.

05/07/2024

Culture news

Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to open 2024 Venice Film Festival

The screening will be the world premiere and stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe.

05/07/2024

Europe

Spectacular display as Mount Etna erupts in Sicily

Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

04/07/2024

Culture news

Boos edited to applause for Culture Minister spark Italy state TV row

The public broadcaster said RAI bought the show from an external partner and pledged to clarify the incident.

04/07/2024

Moments

Get off the beaten path in Italy for a more sustainable trip

Italy has invested millions in sustainable tourism, from walking trails to trains.

03/07/2024

Europe

Up, up and away! Lufthansa secures EU nod to buy stake in ITA Airways

The European Union says that a merger between the two airlines will not breach antitrust rules.

03/07/2024

Europe

Is the Franco-German axis over? Brothers of Italy think so

What’s behind Meloni’s disappointment over the EU job nomination package?

03/07/2024

Travel News

This popular Italian destination is finally getting its own airport

Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is getting a facelift and opening as a commercial airport with flights starting this July.

02/07/2024

Italy

Tour de France stage won for the first time by Black African rider

Girmay finished just ahead of Fernando Gaviria and Arnaud De Lie in Turin.

01/07/2024

Europe

French elections: Meloni yet to break silence on Le Pen's success

Le Pen’s advantage is seen as a positive development for Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and ECR’s role in the EU, according to Italian media.

01/07/2024

Art

Inside the Vatican’s eye-opening pavilion at the Venice Biennale

The exhibition, With my eyes, has sight and perception at its heart and controversially transforms the Vatican pavilion from a women's jail into a gallery.

01/07/2024

Sport

Tour de France starts with epic Pogačar Vingegaard duel ahead

Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France last year for the second time in a row but this year all eyes are on his main rival Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar.

29/06/2024

Nature

Italian men sued for suspected rare cacti smuggling from Chile

An Italian conservation organisation is suing two people at the centre of a cacti smuggling lawsuit for damaging its work to support biodiversity.

29/06/2024