Italy

Italy

Italy vote seen as test for EU

Experts warn of a hung parliament in Italy amid concern the election could plunge the country and the EU into political uncertainty.

29/12/2017

Italy

Italy dissolves parliament for March 4 election

Italian President Sergio Mattarella signs a decree to dissolve parliament. The country will hold a general election on March 4

28/12/2017

Italy

More than 370 migrants rescued in Mediterranean

Early on the morning of Boxing Day (December 26), rescue workers spotted more than 130 migrants stranded in the Mediterranean, some 40 kilometres off the coast of Libya.

28/12/2017

Italy

Pope Francis laments social environmental & human decline

The Pope condemns what he calls "outdated model of development" & reiterates support for two-state solution to Israeli conflict

25/12/2017

Earth News

The Italian couturier awarded by PETA

Organic peace silk, upcycled seashells and discarded CDs are some of the material he works with.

25/12/2017

Italy

Pompeii opens restored homes to visitors

Italy's ancient city of Pompeii has opened three restored buildings.

24/12/2017

Italy

Como bans begging in the city centre during Christmas

The mayor of the Italian town signed a decree banning begging and camping out in the city centre during the festive period. However many volunteer groups are challenging the regulation.

21/12/2017

Italy

Dual nationality is just the beginning, says South Tyrol independence

Some within the Italian region believe a referendum is the only way to decide its future status.

19/12/2017

Italy

Outsized Christmas feasts

The world's biggest Panettone has made an appearance in Milan. Euronews takes a look at other outsized Christmas treats.

18/12/2017

Italy

Remains of Italy's penultimate King return home

Victor Emmanuel III was King of Italy from 1900 until his abdication in 1946. He died in exile in 1947 and was buried in Alexandria in Egypt. 70 years' on, his remains have finally been sent back for reburial in Italy. Who was he, and why was he banished for so long?

18/12/2017

Italy

Has Austria just sparked a new independence struggle in Italy?

Vienna has controversially offered Austrian passports to German speakers in the Italian region of South Tyrol.

18/12/2017

Italy

Pope Francis denounces 'fake news'

Francis called sensationalised and fabricated news "a serious sin" and urged journalists to maintain high moral standards for the sake of society.

17/12/2017

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Pope Francis uses 81st birthday to flag upcoming attack on "fake news"

Francis called sensationalised and fabricated news "a serious sin" and called on journalists to maintain high moral standards for the sake of society.

17/12/2017

Italy

Delays and cancellations expected as Italy air workers strike

Pilots and ground crew from Alitalia and some other airlines planning a day of industrial action on Friday in Italy. Cancellations and delays are expected.

15/12/2017

Italy

Italians win right to refuse end-of-life care

15/12/2017

Italy

Italy likely to hold national elections on March 4.

National elections in Italy look likely to be held on March 4th. The date is not yet official but Italian media say the country's president, Sergio Mattarella, is likely to dissolve parliament at the end of this month.

13/12/2017

Italy

Severe floods in Italy continue

Emergency services responded to residents stranded by the extreme weather

12/12/2017

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Watch: tightrope walker crosses Rome's Tiber River

11/12/2017

Italy

La Scala season opens with rare work that wows the crowd

Umberto Giordano's "Andrea Chernier" unperfomed since 1985.

08/12/2017

Italy

The story behind Silvio Berlusconi's comeback

After falling from grace in Italian politics in 2013, the controversial former prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, is back in the spotlight and seeking a win in the general elections.

06/12/2017

Italy

Neapolitan pizza makers gain World Heritage status

The United Nations has granted Neapolitan pizza makers World heritage status.

06/12/2017

Ecotech

Lamborghini launches Urus as it enters SUV market

Italian carmaker seeks to win over new customers with move away from traditional sports cars.

06/12/2017

Italy

Goalkeeper's diving header gives struggling Benevento its first point

Benevento, the Italian team that has lost every game of the season, gained their first point ever at a game against AC Milan thanks to the keeper's diving header in stoppage time.

04/12/2017

Italy

Watch: Italian astronaut Paolo shares a pizza home with ISS crew

Pizza was sent to the International Space Station after Nespoli said how much he was missing Italy’s most famous export.

03/12/2017

Italy

"Don't Forget Me" wows Turin Film Festival

The film, from Israeli director, Ram Nehari, depicts the blossoming relationship between Tom, a girl suffering from anorexia, and Neil, a socially-inept tuba player. It took best film, best actor and best actress.

03/12/2017

Italy

Skinhead Gang Crash Pro-Migrant Meeting

The Italian volunteers were having a meeting when an unwanted group showed up unannounced—skinheads from Veneto.

30/11/2017