Italy

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Under-the-radar Italy: Timeless towns, cultural charm and UNESCO wonders

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Italy is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, but beyond the well-trodden paths lies a treasure trove of lesser-known gems.

19/12/2024

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Biking in Italy: Exploring green routes and cultural treasures across the country

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Discover the best cycling routes in Italy, from Tuscany’s green paths to Sicily’s coastal trails. Explore historic towns, cultural landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes on your Italian biking adventure.

19/12/2024

Italy

Italian caver Ottavia Piana rescued after 75 hours trapped underground

The 32-year-old caver suffered various injuries after falling while exploring an uncharted area of the Bueno Fonteno cave near Bergamo on Saturday.

18/12/2024

Business

Stellantis to invest nearly €2 billion in Italian production next year

Carmaker Stellantis will invest nearly €2 billion in Italian production next year and spend another €6 billion in the supply chain, the head of European operations told a government panel on Tuesday.

18/12/2024

Business

Lamborghini delays the launch of its first electric model to 2029

The Italian carmaker believes the market is not ready for the brand's fully electric luxury car.

17/12/2024

Economy

Meloni says EU must be pragmatic with Trump to avoid US trade tensions

As fears of a trade war rise, the Italian premier is seen as one of US president-elect Donald Trump's closest EU allies.

17/12/2024

Business

Italy: Milan's Via MonteNapoleone wins out as world's priciest street

The average shopper on Via MonteNapoleone spent €2,500 per purchase between August and November - the highest average receipt in the world, according to the tax-free shopping firm Global Blue.

17/12/2024

Europe News

Palestinian president meets with Italian counterpart in Rome

Abbas had met with Pope Francis the day before, who today welcomed Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

13/12/2024

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King Felipe VI of Spain awarded honorary doctorate in Naples

On Thursday 12 December, King Felipe VI of Spain was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Social Sciences and Statistics from the University of Naples Federico II.

13/12/2024

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The King of Spain visits Italy

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have arrived in Italy for a two-day State visit. They met Italian President Sergio Mattarella at his residence, the Quirinal Palace.

11/12/2024

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Firefighters honour Virgin Mary with floral tribute in Rome

Continuing their tradition, firefighters in Rome marked the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December by placing two floral wreaths on the statue of the Virgin Mary.

10/12/2024

Business

Shares jump in Italy's Banco BPM after Credit Agricole raises stake

The move from Crédit Agricole could complicate UniCredit's bid to take over the smaller Italian lender.

09/12/2024

Work

Why are companies firing Gen Z employees soon after hiring them?

A recent report found that companies were dissatisfied with their Generation Z (Gen Z) new hires and may avoid hiring recent graduates in the future.

08/12/2024

Culture news

Treasures revealed at ancient thermal spa in Tuscany

Recent excavations at a Roman and Etruscan spa in Tuscany have unearthed an extraordinary collection of artefacts, shedding new light on the region’s ancient rituals. Thick mud has kept the objects pristine for 2,000 years.

06/12/2024

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Italian nun arrested for suspected mafia-linked crimes

Prosecutors say Anna Donelli exploited her spiritual role to pass messages between a gang and their associates in prison.

06/12/2024

Art

Milan’s Palazzo Citterio modern art museum to open after 50-year wait

The new museum, part of the ambitious Grande Brera cultural complex, will open its doors to the public on Saturday (7 December).

06/12/2024

Europe News

Rome prepares for Pope Francis' second Jubilee

In recent months, the city has been transformed into an open-air construction site working towards accommodating some 35 million expected visitors for the Jubilee.

05/12/2024

Climate

Alps snowfall dropped by a third in 100 years, new study shows

The study is one of the first to cover the entirety of the Alps over a long period, revealing a much wetter picture from 1980 onwards.

04/12/2024

Art

Artworks seized from the mafia go on display in Milan

Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí are featured in an exhibition showcasing more than 80 pieces confiscated from criminal groups by Italian authorities.

04/12/2024

Art

Defaced Milan mural of Holocaust survivors has been removed

A Milan mural depicting Holocaust survivors has been removed after it was vandalised last month.

04/12/2024

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Ex-boyfriend sentenced to life in prison in Italian femicide case

The brutal death of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin gripped Italy and fuelled demands to end violence against women.

04/12/2024

Travel News

Italy bans self check-in and key boxes on Airbnb properties

Guests staying in rental accommodation in Italy, like Airbnb or Booking properties, must now be met in person by owners.

03/12/2024

Art

Koyo Kouoh appointed curator of 2026 Venice Biennale

The renowned Swiss-Cameroonian curator will make history as the first African woman to helm the prestigious art event.

03/12/2024

Art

Rome’s new exhibition explores 80 years of the Futurism art movement

'The Age of Futurism' exhibition at Rome's National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art revisits the groundbreaking Futurism art movement, exploring Marinetti's visionary manifesto and its lasting influence today.

03/12/2024

Design

Architecture for Dogs exhibition opens at Milan’s ADI Design Museum

Curated by Kenya Hara, artistic director of MUJI and a leading figure in Japanese design, the exhibition originally debuted in London in 2020 and is now making its Italian debut.

03/12/2024

Nature

Italy’s UNESCO-designated Po Delta saved from offshore gas drilling

Offshoring drilling threatened to submerge parts of the delta, which is already bracing against a barrage of problematic, climate change-induced conditions.

02/12/2024