Italy

Art

Venice Biennale to honour late curator Koyo Kouoh with 2026 exhibition

Plans for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia will go ahead as envisioned by the late Cameroonian curator, following her sudden death aged 58 earlier this month.

27/05/2025

Culture news

How Daniela Pes uses her Italian dialect to make nonsensical music

Daniela Pes brings together haunting melodies, juddering loops and her rare Italian dialect to create an otherworldly experience of music.

27/05/2025

Moments

Explore Rome’s religious treasures on a 16th-century pilgrimage route

For a particularly meaningful way to visit Rome’s major churches - and to sidestep the crowds - try following in the footsteps of a 16th-century saint.

24/05/2025

Europe News

Iran-US nuclear talks didn’t make 'conclusive progress,' Oman says

The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed.

23/05/2025

Europe News

Italy court rules two women can register on child's birth certificate

In recent years, some city registrars in Italy had begun to record only the name of the biological mother on birth certificates and not the name of her partner.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Rome police catch man carrying ancient marble slab on electric scooter

In Rome, a German tourist was arrested for carrying a 30kg marble base from a Roman column on an electric scooter. The artefact is considered a cultural asset.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Fifth round of US-Iran nuclear talks to take place in Rome, Oman says

The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the Islamic Republic.

21/05/2025

Art

Artist Stefano Cagol's SOS torch show lights Italian grand cathedral

A spellbinding light show remains talk of the Italian town of Bressanone (Brixen) in South Tyrol. Renowned artist Stefano Cagol ignited series of SOS torches to symbolise a UNESCO global appeal about the future relationship between robots and humans.

20/05/2025

Sport

Alcaraz beats Sinner in Italian Open to become the tennis king of Rome

The Spaniard beat the world number one, who returned to the court after a 104-day break.

18/05/2025

Europe News

Italian PM Meloni hosts EU-US talks on trade, Ukraine and defence

Leaders from the EU, Italy and the US met in Rome on Sunday to discuss trade, defence, and Ukraine. Ursula von der Leyen called for increased defence investments in the EU.

18/05/2025

Europe News

Internazionali Tennis: Paolini and Errani win women's doubles

Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini win in the final of the doubles tournament against Russia's Veronika Kudermetova and Belgium's Elise Mertens and are confirmed as champions in Rome.

18/05/2025

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass draws global leaders

The newly-elected supreme pontiff was greeted by crowds of faithful as he arrived in St Peter’s Square for his inauguration Mass, attended by world leaders and religious delegations.

18/05/2025

Europe News

Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations

Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, Merz vowed to continue to increase the pressure on Moscow with added sanctions.

18/05/2025

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Venice protest calls for release of aid worker held in Venezuela

A flotilla of 50 boats sailed Venice's Grand Canal demanding the release of Alberto Trentini, an Italian aid worker detained in Venezuela since November 2024.

12/05/2025

Business

UniCredit lifts outlook as it beats expectations with record profit 

Italy’s second biggest lender posted its highest net profit ever for the first three months of 2025, the period that the bank called the ‘best quarter in history’ in its earnings report.

12/05/2025

World

Cardinals fail to elect new pope, next vote to come Thursday afternoon

On Thursday morning, cardinals failed once again to select a successor to the late Pope Francis, with thick black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney again.

08/05/2025

Travel News

What to expect if you're visiting Rome during the conclave

Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.

06/05/2025

Europe News

Italy plays Fantapapa, fantasy football-like game to pick the new pope

Like a football team, users must choose 11 cardinals whom they believe have the best chance of becoming the next pontiff, as well as a "captain" — or their top favourite.

02/05/2025

Business

Mediobanca launches bid for Banca Generali as M&A flurry intensifies

The offer comes as Mediobanca itself is fighting off a hostile takeover bid from smaller rival MPS.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Thousands gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica

People lined up from the early hours of Sunday to bid farewell to Pope Francis in front of his tomb in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

27/04/2025

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Hundreds of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis' coffin in Rome

Hundreds of thousands mourners took to the streets of Rome today to bid farewell to Pope Francis, whose funeral rites reflected his vision of humility and dedication.

26/04/2025

Europe News

Meloni receives Zelensky, PM: 'Russia shows willingness for peace'

The Prime Minister received the Ukrainian president at Palazzo Chigi. Zelensky had previously met Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer. Talks are also planned with von der Leyen

26/04/2025

Europe News

Chief Rabbi of Rome lauds Pope Francis' 'openness and warmth'

While acknowledging past disagreements, Riccardo Di Segni told Euronews that respectful dialogue has been central to their interactions.

25/04/2025

Italy

Italy rolls out major security plan for funeral of Pope Francis

Thousands of followers including religious and political leaders from across the world are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.

23/04/2025

Europeans' Stories

Should irregular migrants be deported to return hubs outside the EU?

Europe has proposed a controversial draft regulation on EU returns that presents return hubs outside the EU as innovative measures to reduce irregular migration. Does externalising the management of illegal migrants comply with EU human rights standards?

23/04/2025

Europe News

Papal exit offers rare diplomatic chance for global peace

With global tensions running high and world leaders gather en masse to pay their respects, Pope Francis’ funeral is shaping up to be one of the most significant international summits of the year.

23/04/2025