Italy

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

Green 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

Italy

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza

Activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other people have set sail for Gaza on board a flotilla. The group aims to bring in some aid and raise “international awareness” of the situation in the enclave.

01/06/2025

Lifestyle

Fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli gets doctorate in architecture

Brunello Cucinelli is known to many as the king of cashmere and a fashion philosopher. Now the luxury fashion designer can add Doctor of Architecture to his titles as he's recently received an honorary diploma for restoring his Umbrian village.

01/06/2025

Destinations

Why you should save your Amalfi Coast visit for spring

April and May are the prime months on the coast, for culture and fewer crowds.

31/05/2025

Destinations

These 5 villages have been crowned the most beautiful in Italy

These culture-rich villages can make a great addition to your next Italy trip itinerary.

30/05/2025

Europe News

The Vespucci promotes Italy on worldwide and Mediterranean tours

After visiting 30 countries on a 20-month round-the-world trip, Captain Giuseppe Lai tells Euronews about the ship's allure.

29/05/2025

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

Experiences

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