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Protests erupt again in Venice over Bezos and Sanchez's lavish wedding

On the final day of celebrations for the wedding between the billionaire owner of Amazon and the US journalist, hundreds marched through Venice to protest against the exploitation of the historic Italian city.

28/06/2025

Destinations

The quiet coastline where Italians in-the-know holiday

Even in the height of summer peak season, Maratea is a dreamy oasis of tranquillity and slow living, devoid of crowds.

28/06/2025

Lifestyle

Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sánchez in lavish Venice ceremony

The sky itself is no limit for billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez, who have traveled into space — and expectations were about as high ahead of their wedding in Venice on Friday.

28/06/2025

Lifestyle

Venice activists claim victory as Jeff Bezos changes wedding venue

Protesters in Venice are claiming an "enormous victory" after Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his A-list wedding guests are forced to change the wedding location.

25/06/2025

Business

Italy’s Monte dei Paschi bank gets ECB nod for Mediobanca takeover

Mediobanca has shown its opposition to the takeover bid, launched in January, warning it would weaken its business model.

25/06/2025

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding sparks protests in Venice

Greenpeace on Monday joined the smattering of protests in Venice against the upcoming wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.

24/06/2025

Art

Botched selfie: Tourist damages priceless painting at Florence gallery

The museum's director said that “the problem of visitors coming to museums to make memes or take selfies for social media is rampant.” The tourist was identified and “will be prosecuted".

24/06/2025

Lifestyle

All you need to know about the Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez wedding

Already described as the "wedding of the century", the nuptials between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez takes place this week in Venice, Italy. Here's everything you need to know - from the guest lists to price tags and the controversy surrounding the mega-event.

23/06/2025

Travel News

Rome Jubilee year: A polished city, but where are the pilgrims?

As Rome marks its Jubilee year, the anticipated wave of pilgrims and short-term rental profits has yet to arrive, leaving landlords disappointed and locals grappling with a still-tight housing market.

21/06/2025

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Life-size puppet herds march across continents for climate action

Towering puppets of elephants, lions and gorillas are making their way through cities across Africa and Europe in 'The Herds' – a public art performance confronting the climate crisis.

20/06/2025

Europe News

'We don't need Bezos': Venetians plan to protest billionaire's wedding

The "No Space for Bezos" campaign plans to occupy the city's streets and canals to send the message that the Amazon founder is not welcome in the city, which is already saddled with massive overtourism.

18/06/2025

EuroVerify

Tourist videos of Mount Etna eruption are real, not AI-generated

Online confusion has spread following Mount Etna's eruption on 2 June. Some users have called into question real footage of the incident, while others have shared old images of the volcano in action.

16/06/2025

Destinations

How tourism is changing Naples - for better and for worse

2,500 years after its birth, Naples is revelling in a tourism boom, yet experiencing downsides that most cities learn decades later.

14/06/2025

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Rome protesters call for an end to Israeli offensive in Gaza

Tens of thousands marched through central Rome on Saturday, demanding an end to Israel’s military offensive in Gaza and urgent action to allow humanitarian aid in.

09/06/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which country in Europe grants the most citizenships?

As Italians take to the ballot box to vote in the country's citizenship referendum, EuroVerify takes a look at claims that Rome grants the most citizenship applications in Europe every year.

09/06/2025

Europe News

Italians vote on labour and citizenship reforms in key referendum

Italy votes on five referendum questions addressing citizenship and labour laws. A turnout of 50% or more is needed for validation.

08/06/2025

Europe News

Mass demonstration in Rome against the war in Gaza

Up to 300,000 people, according to the organisers, took part in the demonstration led by opposition parties in Rome to demand an end to the war in Gaza. Many criticised the governments of Giorgia Meloni and Benjamin Netanyahu. Among the flags flown were those of Israel.

07/06/2025

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Roman fountain dyed red to oppose Italy’s military deals with Israel

Activists from Greenpeace turned one of Rome’s most iconic baroque fountains red on Friday morning, symbolising what they called the "blood bath in Gaza".

06/06/2025

Travel News

Mount Etna’s latest eruption sparks tourism concerns

Mount Etna often remains safe to climb during eruptions with the aid of a qualified guide.

04/06/2025

Earth News

Inside Taranto’s 12-year wait for EU action on steel plant pollution

The European Commission has been accused of misconduct over its handling of toxic pollution from Ilva, once Europe's largest steel plant.

04/06/2025

Europe News

Top EU court rules migrants with minors not aiding illegal immigration

The court acquitted a woman of Congolese origin who entered Italian territory accompanied by two minors using false passports.

03/06/2025

Europe News

World Bicycle Day: How can Rome encourage more people to cycle?

Rome has already made great strides to accommodate cyclists, but there’s still a lot of work to do to improve its infrastructure and better support them.

03/06/2025

Europe News

Multiple people injured after 50-year-old oak collapses in Venice

A video from the scene showed the tree had snapped at the trunk, just above the roots, although what caused it to collapse is not immediately clear.

03/06/2025

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Italy marks Republic Day with military parade in Rome

Thousands of Italian troops and civil servants paraded through central Rome on Monday to mark the 79th anniversary of the country becoming a republic.

02/06/2025

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Sicily after Mount Etna erupts?

Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

02/06/2025

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Thunberg and 11 activists embark on mission to Gaza amid blockade

Greta Thunberg and 11 activists sail from Italy to Gaza to challenge the Israeli blockade, deliver humanitarian aid, and draw global attention to the crisis in the region.

02/06/2025