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Italy

Easter around the world: Nicaragua celebrations limited by government

Roman Catholics in Nicaragua had to hold traditional “Stations of the Cross” and other Holy Week processions on church grounds or inside churches Friday amid a ban on public demonstrations.

08/04/2023

Culture news

Italy is marking its second LGBT History Month: Here's why it matters

From the outside, following its change of government and move to the far-right, Italy appears dramatically different to a year ago, putting extra emphasis on its second ever LGBT History Month, as Andrea Carlo reports.

08/04/2023

Culture news

'Man will prevail": Baroque meets Metaverse in new exhibition in Rome

Artworks by the likes of Vasarely and De Chirico are paired with Digital, VR and AI creations at a new exhibition in Rome, Italy.

07/04/2023

The Kitchen

Meal of the Week: From purgatory to paradise, eggs Neapolitan style

In order to really benefit from Euronews Culture's Meal of the Week, treat the instructions as a guide but feel free to get creative! The only ingredient you must use is tender, loving care. Buon appetito !

07/04/2023

Italy

Pope Francis washes feet in traditional Holy Thursday Easter ritual

Five days after his release from hospital, where he was admitted for bronchitis, Pope Francis went to a juvenile prison on Thursday to wash the feet of inmates in a traditional Easter ritual.

06/04/2023

Italy

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi in intensive care with leukemia

Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is being treated for a lung infection that is a result of chronic leukemia .

06/04/2023

Lifestyle

Luxury fashion brand, Dolce & Gabana, ventures into real estate

The Italian label, led by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana is renewing itself day by day. After a deep dive into the world of perfumery, a jump into the metaverse, and an experimental leap into homeware, D&G has now decided to move into the property market.

06/04/2023

Culture news

Italy's Borsalino hat brand seeks to stage a comeback

After its 2017 bankruptcy and a subsequent change of ownership, the legendary handcrafted hat brand Borsalino is staging a revival. The 166-year-old brand is now endorsed by a French-Italian financier. Borsalino aims to win over a young and diverse audience.

05/04/2023

Italy

UK to send depleted uranium shells to Ukraine despite health concerns

In recent years hundreds of Italian military personnel have died while thousands more have taken sick from conditions potentially linked to depleted uranium. Some MEPs are now calling for a full ban.

05/04/2023

Travel News

New high-speed train will link Rome to the ancient city of Pompeii

The new train route will also connect to Rome’s Fiumicino airport.

05/04/2023

Italy

Italy's waging a crusade against lab-grown meat. Does it have a point?

The new Food Sovereignty Ministry is trying to live up to its name by prohibiting lab-grown food in defence of the country's farming traditions. But how likely is an outright ban?

04/04/2023

Climate

Italy’s snowless ski resorts are becoming ‘economically unsustainable’

Italy’s ski resorts are fighting a losing battle against climate change, environmental protestors argue.

03/04/2023

Italy

Ciao, hello, no! Italy wants to ban English words with €100,000 fines

Giorgia Meloni's party said the policy is necessary to protect the Italian language and the national identity from the growing "Anglomania" in the country.

03/04/2023

Culture news

Ugo Mulas show opens Venice's new 'home' for photography

The exhibition is proof of how far-ranging his lens was; Ugo Mulas photographed the most prominent figures across a range of artistic disciplines, from theatre to poetry and visual arts.

03/04/2023

Italy

Pope Francis defends the "marginalised" at Palm Sunday mass

Pope Francis has presided over Palm Sunday Mass, a day after leaving hospital due to bronchitis.

02/04/2023

Destinations

Escape to these small Italian islands this Easter

Venture beyond Sicily and Sardinia to discover volcanic mud baths and pastel ports.

02/04/2023

Food and Drink

Where was Carbonara sauce created?

Where was Carbonara created? One academic says it's not Italy, which is an answer causing shock and outrage in the country.

31/03/2023

Italy

Banksy-funded migrant rescue ship impounded in Italy

The ship will be forced to remain inactive for 20 days at a time when migrant arrivals in Italy are reportedly on the rise.

29/03/2023

Art

Michelangelo's David is not porn, Florence tells US parents

Should Michelangelo's David be shown to schoolchildren? Some parents at a Florida school think not - and Florence wants to convince them otherwise.

27/03/2023

Food and Drink

Award winning Italian fusion food store becomes Napolitan social hub

Welcome to Chiku, Italy’s and perhaps Europe’s first restaurant that fuses together traditional Neapolitan and Roma food.

27/03/2023

Destinations

Where is the 'Maldives of Italy'?

This region on the heel of Italy combines rich cultural heritage with stunning natural landscapes.

27/03/2023

Culture news

New museum dedicated to the art of comics opens in Italy

PAFF! International Museum of Comic Art's new permanent exhibition is the first of its kind in Italy, putting a spotlight on the interaction between comics, cinema, painting, fashion, design and several other fields.

27/03/2023

Culture news

A look inside Sardinia's mysterious medieval carnival

The modern equestrian events of Sa Sartiglia are thought to have originated in 12th-century military tournaments common in the era of Europe’s crusades. Now, ceremonial rituals are combined to create a curious conflation of pagan, Christian and folklore practices.

27/03/2023

Italy

Record-breaking number of migrants reach Italy in 48 hours

An unprecedented amount of migrants have reached Italy in the past two days, crossing one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world.

26/03/2023

Culture news

Jeremy Scott is stepping down as Moschino's creative director

The American designer took over at the Italian luxury label 10 years ago and was best known for his quirky designs, spectacular fashion shows and celebrity partnerships.

21/03/2023

Italy

Italian community angry that LNG ship will be moored near their homes

A ship that will store liquefied natural gas and convert it back into gas has prompted protests from people living near its mooring in Italy. The Italian government says LNG will enable it to replace gas supplies lost after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

20/03/2023