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Raw Politics: Italy defends its budget brussing off EU criticism

Italy defended its budget plan on Thursday as the EU stepped up pressure for the country to make changes. Raw Politics discusses if it is a power play.

18/10/2018

Italy

Discovery in Pompeii rewrites history of eruption

An archaeological discovery in Pompeii means eruption of Vesuvius may have been later than originally believed

17/10/2018

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Watch : Firefighters tackle blaze at dump in Milan

A widespread fire raged in the Milan suburb of Quarto Oggiaro burning a rubbish dump.

16/10/2018

World

Tensions run high as Brussels reviews Italy's draft budget

Tensions between Italy and Brussels increase as the European Commission reviews the country's draft budget.

16/10/2018

Italy

Child ‘vampire burial’ unearthed in Italy

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 10-year-old child who they believe was given a “vampire burial” meant to keep the deceased from rising from the dead and infecting the living.

16/10/2018

Economy

Brussels tells Italy: Respect budgetary rules like everybody else

European Commission not to shy away from showdown with nationalist government in Rome

16/10/2018

Italy

Italian city denies immigrant children access to meal subsidies

An NGO has raised funds to pay for school lunches and bus fees for children of immigrant parents after an Italian city barred them from accessing the subsidies.

15/10/2018

Italy

Italian government orders transfer of migrants out of Riace

It follows the arrest of the town's mayor ealier this month, accused of organising "marriages of convenience" for migrants denied visas.

14/10/2018

Cult

Milan: 'Inside Magritte' exhibition

Through light, video projection and Virtual Reality technology, art lovers gain a new perspective on the works of the famed Belgian artist René Magritte

12/10/2018

Italy

From 'graffiti hunter' to champion of Naples' street art

De Lucas was initially known as the 'graffiti hunter', now he has become the 'champion' of street artists.

12/10/2018

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