Italy

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Italy: Underwater greenhouse grows basil, lettuce and strawberries

An engineer from Noli, near Genoa, has invented an underwater greenhouse where he can grow plant species such as basil, lettuce and strawberries.

19/03/2018

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Several injured, buildings damaged as tornado hits southern Italy

A strong tornado hit the suburbs of the southern Italian city of Caserta on Monday night, local media reported.

13/03/2018

Europe News

Italian right-wing leader slams EU 'destroyers' in Strasbourg

Matteo Salvini denounced the European Union as “destroyers” for policies he said robbed citizens of the right to hope.

13/03/2018

Italy

Watch: covert camera catches carers ‘abuse elderly woman’

The footage, released by police in Italy, appears to show carers slap the woman and then spit in some food.

11/03/2018

Business Planet

One of a kind medical devices... and how to get them financed

This week Business Planet travelled to Rome where an innovative young company Echolight has developed a new way to help Europe's ageing population with the help of EU funding.

09/03/2018

Musica

Violin virtuoso Kyung Wha Chung debuts with Sir Antonio Pappano

The 'unstoppable maestro' Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Brahms' challenging and emotional violin concerto in Rome, featuring the legendary South Korean violinist Kyung Wha Chung.

08/03/2018

Earth News

“The world’s first digital circular fashion platform”

Discover the app offering fashion giveaways from high-profile style setters

07/03/2018

Italy

Berlusconi pledges to back League's Salvini as Italy's next PM

"I'm happy for Matteo Salvini and the League," the 81-year-old former prime minister said in a video message.

07/03/2018

Italy

Italy's populist rivals prepare for talks on forming government

As a result of Italy's inconclusive election the leaders of rival parties now have to envisage working together or face another ballot

06/03/2018

Italy

Election aftermath: What’s next in Italy?

As the dust settles after Sunday's election, Italy's President Sergio Mattarella still needs to consider who will be Prime Minister.

05/03/2018

Italy

Who is Italy’s far-right success story Matteo Salvini?

His party’s triumph in Italy’s general election has propelled Matteo Salvini into the spotlight. But who is the man who has stepped out from Silvio Berlusconi’s considerable political shadow?

05/03/2018

Italy

Euroviews. 'Salvini's wiped out the old guard but there's more to come'

Berlusconi's out but Italy's right has a new hero.

05/03/2018

Sport

Florence mourns the loss of its football club captain

Fiorentina's return after their abandoned match with Udines sees tributes at stadium and crowd of well-wishers stunned at 31-year-old Davide Astori's sudden death.

05/03/2018

Italy

Italy: 'Five Star' open to talks after election success

The anti-establishment movement emerged as the biggest single party after Sunday's poll

05/03/2018

Italy

Watch live: Leader of Eurosceptic Lega party speaks after huge gains i

Matteo Salvini, leader of the right-wing and anti-immigration Lega Party, vowed to remain populist after making big gains in the Italian election

05/03/2018

Italy

Italy's ruling centre-left in shock after crushing election defeat

Italy's ruling centre left coalition emerges in third place, hurt by anger over poverty and mass immigration

05/03/2018

Italy

Topless Femen protester confronts Berlusconi at polling station

The woman shouted "Your time is up, Berlusconi!" before security officers escorted her out.

04/03/2018

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Femen protest as Berlusconi casts ballot in general election

A Femen activist interrupted voting at Silvio Berlusconi's polling station in Milan on Sunday (March 4) as he waited to vote.

04/03/2018

Italy

Italy election: Divisive campaign leaves bitter taste for some

Whatever the outcome, Italy's general election has exposed deep rifts in society and stirred anger over issues like immigration and poverty

04/03/2018

Italy

What we learned from the Italian election

There was no outright winner in the vote, but major gains for anti-establishment parties.

04/03/2018

Italy

Italy: Decision day after divisive election campaign

Voting is underway on Sunday but political gridlock is expected to be the outcome

04/03/2018

Italy

Italy's politicians in final rally ahead of election

Five Star, the Northern League and the Democratic Party held last-minute rallies ahead of Sunday's election in Italy

02/03/2018

Italy

Will Europe get another 31 year old leader on Sunday?

Sharp-suited Luigi Di Maio is the candidate of the Five Star Movement, the populist anti-EU party that threatens to upend the political status quo.

02/03/2018

Italy

Who is Italy's quiet leader?

Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni comes across as the classic "signore", an upper-middle class Italian male with refined tastes.

02/03/2018

Italy

Italy’s Berlusconi could play kingmaker after wild election campaign

With the ruling center-left in disarray and the far-right capitalizing on the influx of refugees, a kingmaker potentially looms. Silvio Berlusconi is back.

02/03/2018

World

How migration influences voters in Italy's general election

How important is the issue of migration to voters in Italy? Is the 'alarmist' way the issue is being reported in some sections of the media likely to influence the vote?

01/03/2018