Italy

Travel News

Rome’s Jubilee preparations see Trevi fountain replaced by ‘ugly’ pool

Rome is under construction ahead of next year's holy event.

04/11/2024

Culture news

Major new museum dedicated to Pompeii to open in Naples in 2026

MANN has the world’s largest collection of artefacts from Pompeii, with some 40,000 findings.

04/11/2024

EuroVerify

Fake image of pro-Israeli banner at Italian football match goes viral

An AI-generated image began circulating online after Italy beat Israel 4-1 in a Nations League game.

04/11/2024

Italy

Pope closes Synod but questions over women's role in the church remain

The synod’s final document leaves key issues on women’s roles unresolved, with calls for greater inclusion going unanswered.

27/10/2024

Italy

Tens of thousands demonstrate for peace across Italy

"Our strongest request is a cease-fire to let governments open a real peace conference, because the new world’s balance can’t be decided by wars,” said leader of the CGIL union Maurizio Landing.

26/10/2024

Europe News

'Immigration is a European challenge,' says Metsola

The President of the EU Parliament, Roberta Metsola, declared support for the need to find shared solutions to migratory flows in Europe.

24/10/2024

Business

Italy's Banca Progetto accused of lending to mafia

A court found that companies linked to the ‘ndrangheta mafia were able to access state-backed loans.

24/10/2024

Travel News

Italy revives long-awaited dream of suspension bridge to Sicily

Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of this year and officials say the bridge will be in use by the early 2030s.

22/10/2024

Italy

Italy rushes to pass law to save Albanian asylum centre scheme

The move comes as a court in Rome cast doubt on the legality and feasibility of the deal, which was agreed between Albania and Italy to limit migrant arrivals.

21/10/2024

Europe News

Kenyan athletes triumph at first edition of Rome Half Marathon

19-year-old Emmanuel Wafula dominated the men's race after reaching the 10 km mark in 28 minutes 14 seconds and finishing the marathon in 59'58".

20/10/2024

Europe News

G7 Defence Ministers concerned for UNIFIL personnel in Lebanon

On Friday, a spokesperson for the UN peacekeepers said they were maintaining their positions in southern Lebanon despite warnings from the Israeli military to move away.

20/10/2024

Europe News

G7 defence ministers' first ever meeting reaffirms support for Ukraine

Their declaration reiterated 'unwavering support for Ukraine', just days after President Volodymr Zelenskyy presented his plan to end the conflict.

19/10/2024

Experiences

Family-friendly spa hotels are hard to find but this one has it all

Head here for lazy days in the sauna, expert spa treatments and 6-course dinners.

19/10/2024

Italy

First batch of migrants sent to Albania returned to Italy

Prime Minister Meloni's flagship policy in doubt after the first batch of migrants sent to Albania are returned to Italy following a court ruling.

19/10/2024

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Landslides and flooding paralyse transport in northern Italy

Torrential rain has caused landslides and flooding in northern Italy, disrupting transport severely.

18/10/2024

Europe News

'Unacceptable': Italian PM Meloni denounces Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her criticism of Israel for attacking United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon.

18/10/2024

Business

Italian car workers go on strike as pressure mounts on Stellantis

Workers in Italy's troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years.

18/10/2024

Health news

How do European countries compare on same-sex family planning rules?

The new Italian law restricting overseas travel for surrogacy services goes further than other countries, but same-sex couples face family planning hurdles across Europe.

17/10/2024

Europe News

Italy criminalises surrogacy abroad with new law, sparking controversy

Italy's new law criminalises seeking surrogacy abroad, with penalties including jail time and hefty fines. Critics argue it unfairly targets same-sex parents and lacks clarity in implementation.

17/10/2024

Europe News

Prosecutors request six year jail sentence for Italy’s Matteo Salvini

League members rallied in his support on Friday, calling it “a political trial."

17/10/2024

Economy

Italy's budget 2025: Breaks for low-income earners and bank levy

Presenting next year's budget, the Italian government seeks to honour election promises while also satisfying EU demands.

16/10/2024

Italy

Italian banker accused of hacking 3,500 accounts, including Meloni's

A former Intesa Sanpaolo employee has illegally and repeatedly accessed the accounts of the Italian premier, numerous politicians and law enforcement officers, authorities said Thursday.

11/10/2024

Mobility

Verona tests AI sensors to improve traffic congestion and road safety

Currently on trial at Porta Nuova, the system collects and transmits traffic data to an operations centre supported by local servers.

10/10/2024

Europe News

ECR 'family' congress set to unite right-wing parties

Family and the fight against the demographic crisis gripping Europe have long been central to the ECR and FDI’s political agenda.

09/10/2024

Travel News

Trevi Fountain tickets could soon be introduced in Rome

Access to the bucket list destination will be restricted in November to make way for maintenance works.

09/10/2024

Economy

Will Italy's ambitious Structural Budget Plan solve its debt problem?

Italy's ambitious Structural Budget Plan aims to steer the country out of the European Union's Excessive Deficit Procedure by 2026, but economists warn aggressive fiscal tightening could harm growth and risk recession.

09/10/2024