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Venice’s historic Regata Storica fills Grand Canal with colourful boats

Historic boats parade along Venice's Grand Canal as crowds gather near Rialto Bridge for the annual Regata Storica and rowing celebrations.

08/09/2026

Mobility

Can AI race like a human? Driverless cars race in Italy's F1 city

The competition is fought largely through programming, simulator sessions and the constant search for a balance between speed and risk.

08/09/2026

Residences

Hotel revamps signal quiet luxury revival of Venice’s Lido island

The island of beaches and pine forests is seeing its historic hotels revamped and a new property open.

04/09/2026

Europe News

Milestone: Meloni's government is Italy's longest-lasting in decades

Surveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians' top concerns ahead of next year's general election.

03/09/2026

Travel News

Frecciarossa starts trials for new links to Munich from Milan and Rome

Trial runs of Frecciarossa trains in Germany and Austria are paving the way for high-speed links between Rome, Milan and Munich. The first services are planned for summer 2027.

02/09/2026

Cinema

Venice Film Festival: Clooney, conflicts and sexism top ceremony start

Awards, artificial intelligence, conflicts and climate change. Much of the opening talk at the start of the 83rd Venice Film Festival has revolved around geopolitics, propaganda and the future of cinema.

02/09/2026

Europe News

Italy's FM warns of possible Russian meddling in general election

Surveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians' top concerns when they head to the polls.

02/09/2026

Residences

A private island in the Venice Lagoon is on sale for €5.5m

Ever dreamed of owning your own slice of Venice? This €5.5 million private island comes with lagoon views, boat moorings and has easy access to neighbouring islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.

01/09/2026

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Band of brothers: Bikers seek safer roads blessing at Castel Gandolfo

Around 200 bikers gathered at Lake Castel Gandolfo for a motorcycle blessing, with Father Tadeusz Rozmus calling for brotherhood, respect and safer roads.

31/08/2026

Europe News

Italy keeps Schengen suspension with Spain in place for 15 more days

The Interior Ministry has announced a further 15-day suspension of Schengen with Madrid, after Matteo Piantedosi said the situation in Ceuta remains tense and "far from improved".

31/08/2026

Europe News

French man detained in Italy after three Akeron missiles found in van

The 46-year-old said he was working as a subcontractor for a French company that specialises in transporting military goods.

25/08/2026

Travel News

Homes in the Sicilian town of Naro are on sale for just €1

For those with €1 burning a hole in their pockets, Sicily’s medieval town of Naro is offering homes for next to nothing. But, before you pack your bags, there are a few things to consider…

24/08/2026

Nature

Etna’s eruptions are beautiful – but ash is a ‘nightmare’ for locals

Locals living in Etna’s shadow face volcanic ash clean-up and hidden health costs. Is Sicily finally seeking solutions?

22/08/2026

Travel News

Dolomites mountain hut goes viral as hundreds queue for pastry

The sudden, overwhelming interest in the hut has been criticised by local residents and organisations as another example of social media straining destinations.

20/08/2026

Nature

Can this ‘formidable predator’ stop Italy’s blue crab invasion?

The Italian government has previously been urged to declare a state of emergency over the blue crab explosion, fuelled by climate-warmed waters.

20/08/2026

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Italian town carries towering Virgin Mary structure through streets

Thousands gather in Sora, Italy, as devotees carry a 16-metre-high illuminated structure through the streets for the Feast of the Assumption.

18/08/2026

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Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning

Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, sending smoke and ash into the sky, a day after a US tourist died from a lightning strike while hiking on the volcano.

18/08/2026

Culture news

Thieves steal four Renaissance artworks from Sicily museum

The thieves stole three of the five surviving panels of the San Gregorio Polyptych, dated to 1473, as well as the double-sided panel depicting the Virgin Mary and the dead Christ in Pietà.

16/08/2026

Culture news

Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse works

The paintings were taken by thieves from the villa of the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, in a heist that lasted under three minutes.

14/08/2026

Nature

Etna’s eruptions have a surprising environmental impact

Human activities produce 100 times the carbon dioxide of the planet’s volcanic eruptions, according to NASA.

14/08/2026

Europe News

Ash from Mount Etna shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak week

Italy's federation of travel agencies and tour operators has called for a task force to coordinate responses to disruptions caused by Mount Etna and a review of how airlines handled cancellations.

14/08/2026

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Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city

Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit.

14/08/2026

Europe News

Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome, Italian police say

Italian media reported that there were no casualties, with the AGI news agency saying employees sheltered in secure areas at the facility.

13/08/2026

Europe News

Etna eruption enters seventh day in phenomenon unseen since the 1970s

Euronews has gathered the views of experts and local guides on the unusual length of the eruption and on the precautions to take to watch it safely.

13/08/2026

Europe News

Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes, ash cloud reaches Libya

The eruption of Mount Etna continues to bring air traffic in Sicily to a standstill, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa airport to close temporarily as ash reached Malta and as far away as Libya.

12/08/2026

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Italy’s Po river runs low as drought threatens farms and water supplies

Italy’s Po River has fallen to historically low levels as the country endures its fourth heatwave of the summer, exposing wide stretches of dry riverbed near Pavia and raising fresh concerns over water supplies and farming across northern Italy.

11/08/2026