Now playing Next Italy Italian hero of the 1982 World Cup Paolo Rossi dies aged 64 The legendary striker, nicknamed ‘Pablito’, was famed for his performance in the 1982 World Cup where his six goals propelled Italy to the title. 10/12/2020
Now playing Next Italy Blank book on why Matteo Salvini deserves respect becomes a bestseller The €6.99 paperback was first released in February 2019 but made it top of the Amazon bestseller list in Italy on December 4. 09/12/2020
Now playing Next no comment Venice flooded after dyke-on-demand system not triggered The system, while still in an experimental phase, is activated when high tides are predicted to reach at least 1.3 metres 09/12/2020
Now playing Next no comment Pope prays in surprise visit to Virgin Mary statue in Rome Pope Francis paid a surprise visit to the statue of the Virgin Mary on Tuesday after his pilgrimage to the statue was cancelled due to the pandemic. 08/12/2020
Now playing Next Italy Italian police arrest 19 over people smuggling ring Police said they dismantled a criminal organisation which was moving migrants from Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Pakistan to Italy and then into northern Europe. 05/12/2020
Now playing Next Italy Italy introduces strict travel restrictions to prevent COVID-19 spread Italy announces new regional restrictions to avoid a repeat of the surge of coronavirus cases it experienced after the summer holidays 03/12/2020
Now playing Next Travel News Italy bans Christmas travel after record daily deaths Italy has banned people travelling over Christmas along with midnight mass after breaking its 24-hour record of coronavirus deaths. 03/12/2020
Now playing Next World Italians quit cities for country life due to COVID restrictions A new trend is picking up pace as a result of lockdown restrictions. Getting out of the city... 02/12/2020
Now playing Next no comment Empty canals and idle gondoliers: COVID-19 hits hard in Venice Coronavirus and the subsequent lockdowns have hit Venice hard: its 150 canals, so admired by tourists, are empty. 01/12/2020
Now playing Next Italy Apple fined €10 million in Italy over iPhone water resistance claims The firm is accused of claiming that several iPhone models were water-resistant without clarifying the exceptional circumstances. 30/11/2020
Now playing Next Italy Intercom priest: Italian cleric reaching parishoners one visit at a time Intercom priest: Italian cleric reaching parishoners one visit at a time 30/11/2020
Now playing Next no comment Huge mudslide engulfs Sardinia town of Bitti Heavy rains caused powerful mudslides which covered the streets of Bitti city centre. 29/11/2020
Now playing Next Italy Maradona's death is 'about more than football' for this Napoli fan The loss of the Maradona earlier this week was felt profoundly in the southern Italian city where Carlo was born and raised — here he has a godlike status for the impact he made over seven seasons playing for SSC Napoli. 27/11/2020
Now playing Next Italy First quarantine-free flight from JFK to Fiumicino arrives in Rome Passengers had to prove they had tested negative for COVID-19 before they departed -- and they were tested again upon landing. 26/11/2020
Now playing Next Italy Naples mourns the passing of adopted son, Diego Maradona Before the Argentine arrived, Napoli had never won Serie A. After he left, they never won it again. 26/11/2020
Now playing Next World Growing number of Italians hesitant about taking COVID-19 vaccine Although the Italian government says it won't make a COVID-19 vaccine compulsory - there is growing hesitation among Italians over its safety. 26/11/2020
Now playing Next Travel News How one hotel in Rome is offering families a holiday full of history Families looking for enriching ways to experience past and present Roman culture can now enjoy it as part of a five-star luxury stay in the heart of Rome. 25/11/2020
Now playing Next no comment Locals in Rome can now get a COVID-19 test at pharmacies Staring this week local pharmacies are allowed to perform antigenic swabs or, alternatively, serological tests for a fixed cost of €22 to anyone who wants one. 24/11/2020
Now playing Next Travel News Bringing an ancient Roman vineyard back to life Thanks to archeologists and a local winemaker, this two thousand year-old vineyard which was buried by Mt Vesuvius, offers a true taste of ancient Rome. 24/11/2020
Now playing Next Italy 'Green' mural created with 'pollution-eating' paint unveiled in Rome A giant mural paying homage to the LGBTQ community has been unveiled in Rome sprayed with paint that it's claimed reduces air pollution. 22/11/2020
Now playing Next Italy Bodies of 'rich man' and his 'male slave' unearthed in Pompeii dig The bones of the two Roman men have given clues as to their social status, with one body thought to be a slave due to the compressed discs in his spine. 21/11/2020
Now playing Next World Italian region launches mass testing programme for COVID-19 Authorities in the north-east region of Alto Adige hope to give antibody tests to 80 per cent of the population over two days. 20/11/2020
Now playing Next World Naples uses its coffee shop solidarity to help poor get a COVID test People in Naples have been paying for two COVID-19 tests, one for themselves and one for a stranger who can't afford it. The principle is inspired by the Italian city's coffee shop culture. 19/11/2020
Now playing Next World Italy's 2021 budget attempts to cushion COVID-19 financial impact In an attempt to cushion the financial impact of one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks, Italy's cabinet approves an economic stimulus plan for next year. 18/11/2020
Now playing Next no comment Children protest against closure of their school due to COVID-19 They sit outside their school in Turin and follow courses remotely. 17/11/2020
Now playing Next World Italy asks overseas doctors to fly in to help fight COVID-19 Health authorities in Italy have realised they have enough ventilators to cope with the second coronavirus wave but not enough medics to operate them. 17/11/2020