Italy

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Ancient Greek altar discovered in Sicily

Archaeologists believe the altar was used for family worship and dates back over 2,000 years at the height of Sicily's Hellenic period.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Italian culture official sparks outrage over sexist rant

During the outburst of junior culture minister and renowned art critic Vittorio Sgarbi he made crude references to his sex life and genital organs, which he has defended as "free speech".

04/07/2023

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WATCH: Iffland becomes cliff diving champion in Polignano a Mare Italy

WATCH: Australia's Rhiannan Iffland takes top prize in cliff the world cliff diving in Italy

04/07/2023

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WATCH: Hundreds more migrants arrive to Lampedusa island

More than 250 people were rescued at sea during the night and have been placed in temporary accommodation at Lampedusa island, already overcrowded by continued migrant arrivals.

02/07/2023

Earth News

Milan’s cyclists want to ‘redesign’ the city for people

Through demonstrations and urban proposals, cycle activists are paving the way for a safer, less polluted and bike-friendly Milan.

02/07/2023

Culture news

Tourist who carved name in Colosseum identified by Italian police

Italian police say they have identified the man and the woman he was with from photos but have not named the couple.

30/06/2023

The Kitchen

Meal of the Week: Lamb essentials for all at Eid al-Adha

As Muslims across Europe and beyond celebrate Eid al-Adha by sacrificing a lamb (or other livestock) for a community feast, The Kitchen explores how some Italian regions prepare their lamb for very similar reasons.

30/06/2023

Italy

These people face 20 years in jail for saving lives at sea

Even as outrage simmers over the hundreds of migrants dying at sea every year off Europe's coast, rescuers are still being persecuted for helping save lives.

30/06/2023

Culture news

How an unsolved homophobic murder is sparking interest in Italy

In 1980, two gay young men were found dead in rural Sicily. After four decades, their unsolved murder has been making headlines in Italy.

28/06/2023

Culture news

Venice’s flood-damaged basilica to undergo €3.3 million restoration

Until recently, the 900-year-old church remained regularly at the mercy of the tides.

28/06/2023

Food and Drink

Pompeii fresco painting suggests 'predecessor' to pizza

While carefully sweeping away volcanic rock from one of the many homes in Pompeii, archaeologists found a fresco of a very familiar-looking food being served on a metal plate: a pizza.

28/06/2023

Travel News

Billionaires dismay as Naples bans superyachts

This Italian port city has just banned superyachts over 75 metres. Billionaires aren’t happy.

26/06/2023

Culture news

Stunning photographs unveil four decades of Palermo under mafia rule

Five photographers, five ways of seeing the city of Palermo, Sicily.

25/06/2023

Travel News

Orange alert: Italy issues heatwave warning for 14 cities

Vulnerable travellers should follow heat advice in these 14 Italian cities.

22/06/2023

Travel News

Get paid to move to this art-filled Italian city

Authorities say they will accept around 100 applications a year for the grants.

22/06/2023

Italy

Heatwaves followed by storms and high winds across Europe

Summer has only just officially started but already heatwaves are sweeping across Europe including Italy, Hungary and Slovenia, leading to high winds and thunderstorms in places.

22/06/2023

Culture news

Anger Games: Your mission is to destroy everything in the room!

Italian rage room franchise “Anger Games” recently opened in Rome. The facility offers soundproof rooms where people pay to violently smash objects while listening to their favorite music.

21/06/2023

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WATCH: Italians let off steam as rage rooms open in Rome

A single session, which includes 20 objects to be destroyed, is priced at €30. Visitors say it's like being "reborn", but many psychologists say it's not a long-term answer for resolving stress or anger.

21/06/2023

Culture news

A new pathway allows people to walk in the last steps of Julius Caesar

Tourists and Romans can now stand for the first time in the sacred area where Julius Caesar was stabbed to death, thanks to a brand new walkway.

20/06/2023

Italy

1,300 migrants overcrowd Lampedusa reception centre designed for 400

Around 1,300 migrants are crowded into one reception centre on the island of Lampedusa after a new wave of boats arrived since Saturday.

19/06/2023

Italy

Italian coastguard rescues 242 migrants off Lampedusa island

The Italian coastguard has rescued the migrants, some of whom may be refugees, in waters off the small island near Tunisia.

18/06/2023

Culture news

Silvio Berlusconi: A cultural 'cancer' or 'revolution' for Italy?

From normalising populist rhetoric to objectifying women on TV, Euronews Culture takes a look at how the 'Cavaliere' transformed Italy’s cultural and social landscape.

17/06/2023

Earth News

A dormant supervolcano in Italy is in an ‘extremely dangerous’ state

The volcano last erupted in 1538 but is now at a greater risk of rupture than ever.

16/06/2023

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WATCH: Pope Francis leaves hospital after abdominal surgery

Pope Francis, who is 86, was discharged on Friday from a hospital in Rome after undergoing abdominal surgery.

16/06/2023

Italy

Italy: Five-year-old boy killed during YouTube driving challenge

The accident occurred when a Lamborghini SUV crashed into a family car in Rome on Wednesday evening. The YouTubers were attempting to drive for 50 hours straight,

16/06/2023

Italy

Italy: 'Pirate hijackers' were distressed, malnourished migrants

Last weekend, Italy's defence minister said that the country's special forces were rescuing a cargo ship hijacked by armed pirates. The reality was something quite different.

16/06/2023