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Giorgia Meloni's far right vision: Italy's first female PM?

On Sunday the Italian electorate could make history by electing Giorgia Meloni as the country's first female Prime Minister. If successful she would be the head of the most right-wing Italian government since World War Two.

23/09/2022

Italy

Italy's 67 governments since WWII and nine other election facts

Here are some surprising snippets about Italy's snap election on Sunday.

23/09/2022

My Europe Series

Italy election: Who's running? How does it work? Who may win?

Italy is holding another election on 25 September. Here's all you need to know.

23/09/2022

My Europe Series

Meloni 'ready to break taboo' and become Italy's first female PM

"It would be an honour for me to be the first to break this taboo in my country.,” Meloni said in a statement to Euronews.

23/09/2022

Italy

Matteo Salvini: Former interior minister could be set for a comeback

His party is in a right-wing bloc that is leading opinion polls ahead of Italy's snap general election on Sunday.

23/09/2022

Italy

Enrico Letta: Giorgia Meloni's main rival in Italy's snap election

Letta insists his alliance can win the election, with a campaign that puts Europe front and centre.

23/09/2022

Europe Decoded

What is the legacy of Italy's outgoing prime minister Mario Draghi?

As Italians prepare to go to the polls, we take a look at what "Super Mario" managed to do in his one and a half years at the helm of the country.

23/09/2022

Italy

Italy’s right-wing bloc makes final push ahead of snap election

The coalition, headed by far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, is tipped to win Italy’s general election on Sunday

22/09/2022

Italy

Fierce local opposition in Tuscan town to floating LNG Terminal

More than half of the local residents, including the Mayor of Tuscan town, Piombino, are fiercely opposed to a floating LNG Terminal. The plan was to try and meet Italy's energy needs and reduce dependency on Russia, but is now at risk over fears of economic and environmental impact.

22/09/2022

Italy

Giuseppe Conte: Italy's ex-PM bids to revive Five Star Movement

He served as Italy's prime minister from 2018 to 2021.

22/09/2022

Europe Decoded

Video: How does Italy's dual electoral system work?

Italy's system favours coalitions because it combines the rules of proportional representation and first-past-the-post.

22/09/2022

Lifestyle

Venice chefs turn to spices from the East to revamp city's cuisine

The vast array of spices that feature in Venice’s historic cuisine was a direct result of the city’s powerful trade links with the East. As early as the 12th century, Venetian merchants understood the economic potential of the Asian spice trade.

22/09/2022

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Italian researchers build first hydrogen-powered house in Europe

This student house in southern Italy is powered by hydrogen fuel cells - a first as Europe tries to reduce its carbon emissions and reliance on traditional energy sources.

22/09/2022

Italy

Listen to Euronews' audio debate on Italy's snap general election

Want to understand Italy's snap election this Sunday? Listen to our audio debate.

21/09/2022

Italy

Millions stuck in limbo trying to obtain Italian citizenship

"Being Italian does not necessarily mean being white, but you can be black and Italian."

21/09/2022

Italy

Italy’s leading party suspends candidate for praising Hitler

The Sicilian candidate of Brothers of Italy - tipped to win Italy’s upcoming elections - had previously praised the Nazi dictator on social media

20/09/2022

Italy

Apathy and anxiety among crowds in Rome as snap election looms

"I have no expectations," said one voter. "I feel hopeless. I don't know who I can vote for. Everyone promises something but these promises never materialise. It is very difficult."

20/09/2022

Europe Decoded

Misleading claims about 'rigged' postal votes before Italian elections

Users have falsely claimed that the polls will be marred by "voter fraud".

20/09/2022

Italy

Italy divided over PM hopeful Giorgia Meloni ahead of election

Meloni heads up the Brothers of Italy party, which is part of a right-wing bloc that is leading opinion polls ahead of Sunday's election.

20/09/2022

Italy

Aerospace: the final frontier of Italian industry

Space really is the final frontier for Italy's failing manufacturing industry, as a massive injection of capital lights the blue touch paper and launches aerospace industries around the city of Turin.

20/09/2022

Europe Decoded

Analysis: What's the climate in Italy ahead of the election?

The election campaign communication has mainly been on social media with political leaders seen more frequently online than on public squares.

19/09/2022

Italy

Italy set to receive largest share of EU post-covid resources

Over 230 million euros have been invested in restoring social housing units across Southern Italy, but its infrastructure is key to economic growth. Despite massive EU funding experts fear that it won't help the region close the gap on the North.

19/09/2022

Mobility

'I feel very frustrated': What a Rome commute is like for the disabled

Years of neglect in Rome is letting down its disabled citizens, including Dario Dongo is a lawyer and activist. Euronews follows his daily commute.

19/09/2022

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Central Italian residents clean up after floods

Italian firefighters and other emergency services are evacuating people from the town of Senigallia following heavy flooding.

16/09/2022

Italy

A third vessel was involved in Moby Prince disaster, reveals inquiry

The disaster killed 140 people and caused major environmental damage.

16/09/2022

Italy

At least 11 dead and two missing after flash floods in central Italy

Among those missing are an eight-year-old girl and a 54-year-old woman, local authorities reported.

16/09/2022