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Over 250 migrants rescued off the coast of Libya

A rescue ship operating off the coast of Libya saved 258 migrants in two separate operations in the early hours of Friday morning.

06/10/2023

Italy

Meloni and Sunak join forces to combat illegal immigration in Europe

The two leaders, who have both made fighting illegal immigration a priority for their respective governments, have announced they will work together on cutting back on migrant arrivals in Europe.

06/10/2023

Italy

‘Unsafe’ country: Italy’s court blocks transfer of migrant to Tunisia

A court in Florence, Italy, has blocked the deportation of one migrant back to Tunisia after declaring the assessment of the country as “safe” obsolete in light of Kais Saied’s government’s authoritarian turn.

06/10/2023

Travel News

Italy's super volcano could erupt any time: What tourists need to know

Campi Flegrei is much bigger than the nearby Vesuvius. It last erupted in 1538.

06/10/2023

Italy

Italy launches probe after bus plunges from overpass, killing 21

Venetians stopped in dismay Wednesday to pay respects to the 21 foreign tourists who were killed when an all-electric shuttle bus crashed through an overpass guardrail and fence, plunging more than 10 meters to the ground.

04/10/2023

Italy

At least 21 people dead after bus crash near Venice

Those who died in the Tuesday night crash included at least five Ukrainians, one German citizen and the man who was driving the bus, according to the Venice prefecture.

03/10/2023

Italy

Italy remembers one of the Mediterranean's deadliest migrant disasters

As Lampedusa commemorated the 10-year anniversary of the sinking of a migrant boat that claimed 368 lives, participants said little has changed to prevent a similar tragedy.

03/10/2023

Lifestyle

How Italy is positioning itself as Europe's top golfing destination

The Italian government is taking a big putt by investing in golf to take advantage of the sport's burgeoning popularity. Italy also believes its unique culture can help it top Europe's leader board of top golfing destinations.

29/09/2023

Italy

SOS Mediterranee wins alternative 'Nobel Prize' for saving migrants

The charity is believed to have saved 40,000 lives since 2015.

28/09/2023

Art

Behind the scenes at the museum as Michaelangelo's David is preserved

When the original statue is under wraps, visitors to Florence can find other replicas in the city.

27/09/2023

Culture news

Sophia Loren recovering after breaking her hip and leg

The 89-year-old icon is convalescing after a successful surgery following a serious fall in her Swiss villa.

25/09/2023

Italy

Italy's number one fugitive: Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies

"I could fill a cemetery with the people I've killed myself," the gun enthusiast once said. He committed his first homicide at the age of 18.

25/09/2023

Lifestyle

Milan Fashion Week: The wonders of wool and beautiful bodycon

Drama, suspense and a star-studded cast. All that before any models started making their way down the catwalk. Milan Fashion Week will go down as one for the ages. Even the constant wet weather couldn't dampen spirits for womenswear next spring and summer.

25/09/2023

Italy

Italy: Meloni admits she hoped to do ‘better’ on migration as numbers skyrocket

When the Italian Prime Minister’s far-right party was elected last year, they promised to reduce mass immigration to the country - but the number of people arriving on boats from North Africa has nearly doubled in just one year.

24/09/2023

Italy

Former Italian president Giorgio Napolitano has died aged 98

Napolitano served as president for two terms and was an early backer of European integration.

22/09/2023

Italy

Euroviews. View Q&A: Lampedusa shows migration is integral to human history

Following the latest spike in boat arrivals to the Italian island of Lampedusa, Euronews View spoke to MEP Pietro Bartolo about what migration means for Italy and Europe and whether the continent can find a viable and fair way to solve the crisis.

22/09/2023

Experiences

Rome's ancient 'power palace' reopens to tourists after half a century

The nearly 2000-year-old Domus Tiberiana was home to rulers in the city's Imperial era.

22/09/2023

Europe Decoded

Lampedusa: Misinformation floods social media about surge of migrants

When more than 10,000 undocumented migrants landed on the shores of the Italian island of Lampedusa last week, social media became flooded with misinformation. Euronews debunked two viral and misleading clips.

21/09/2023

Italy

Sardinia set to fight depopulation with 100 shepherds from Kyrgyzstan

The local branch of the national farmers' union, Coldiretti, struck a deal with Kyrgyzstan authorities to send about a hundred local farmers to the Mediterranean island, in an effort to keep its farming tradition alive.

21/09/2023

Italy

Italian and German presidents share concerns over migrant crisis

Irregular migration topped the agenda during talks between the presidents of Italy and Germany in Syracuse. Presidents Mattarella and Steinmeier shared their concerns regarding the ongoing crisis.

20/09/2023

Home

Can Rome remain eternal? Italy's capital hosts its first 'Future Week'

The Italian capital has just held its first "Future Week," looking at solutions to the challenges of tomorrow. But can a city notoriously stuck in the past ever see real change?

20/09/2023

Culture news

Festivalfilosofia 2023: Lessons learned on contemporary Italy

This year's Festivalfilosofia held more than 200 events and 50 guests. The 2023 edition focused on the philosophical implications of the word. We take a look back at the event to understand how it linked existential discussions to gender equality and hate speech in today’s Italy.

19/09/2023

Italy

Italian cooperative aims to revive abandoned land seized from Camorra

Four years ago, the state handed over fields that had been confiscated from the Camorra clan of Casalesi to an Italian social cooperative. Now it's on a mission to restore life to the land.

19/09/2023

Italy

EU tries to stop Italy’s far-right drift after record migrant arrivals

The increased competition between PM Giorgia Meloni and League leader Matteo Salvini has found a new battleground on the issue of migration.

19/09/2023

Italy

Salvini and Le Pen present a united front ahead of 2024 EU election

Italy's Matteo Salvini and France's Marine Le Pen confirmed their far-right alliance ahead of next year's EU elections and highlighted their anti-immigration platform to supporters.

18/09/2023

Italy

Irregular migration needs 'European answer': EU chief visits Lampedusa

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived on the island of Lampedusa on Sunday morning amid growing tensions related to a surge in migrant arrivals.

17/09/2023