Italy

Italy

MPs in Italy back a new law that would legalise a form of euthanasia

The bill has been criticised by right-wing Italian MPs and will now go to the country's Senate.

11/03/2022

Italy

This Ukrainian orphan is returning home for the first time to fight

Euronews' Giorgia Orlandi joined Giuseppe on his journey from Milan back to the country of his birth.

10/03/2022

The Kitchen

Antiche Carampane's Venetian-style liver and onions | The Kitchen

The Venetians inherited the recipe from the Romans and replaced figs for onions.

09/03/2022

Destinations

Sicily: Is this the ultimate stay for female digital nomads?

This ‘living work of art’ offers a safe space for female travellers looking for inspiration and immersion in Sicilian culture.

08/03/2022

Destinations

Italy just made travel easier: Here's what to do when you get there

As Italy opens up for tourists this year, here's a handy guide to the country's best events and festivals to plan a trip around.

07/03/2022

Eco-Innovation

This underwater farm in Italy looks like something from a sci-fi film

The subsea greenhouse offers a unique solution to growing food in places where conventional agriculture isn't possible.

07/03/2022

Travel News

Luxury Italian villas now being seized from Russian oligarchs

Other European countries are now being urged to move quickly and seize assets from those included in the EU sanctions.

07/03/2022

Culture news

Stranded Kyiv chamber ensemble turn Italian tour into fundraiser

The musicians do not know when they will finally be able to embrace their families again, but are using the opportunity to send out a message of peace

04/03/2022

Art

What did Leonardo Da Vinci and Picasso doodle while bored?

A new exhibition in Rome explores doodles, sketches and caricatures through the ages.

03/03/2022

Creators

Meet Sidival Fila, Franciscan friar and contemporary artist

For his art, Sidivl Fila recovers old, disused fabrics, some of which date back to the 15th, 16th or 17th century.

03/03/2022

Green News

Italy explores Algerian gas as Europe strays from Russian fossil fuels

Italy's foreign minister and top energy CEO are visiting a gas supplier Algeria.

28/02/2022

Culture news

Western sanctions could effect €1 billion fashion loss

Italian fashion boss says that exports to Russia will be affected but that their main concern is the safety of the Ukrainian people.

25/02/2022

Culture news

Milan Fashion Week begins with Russian buyers in attendance

The Italian government made a special exception so those vaccinated with Sputnik V could attend Milan Fashion Week. Let's look at what was on offer.

24/02/2022

My Europe Series

Beekeeping scheme helps stop migrants being stung by exploitative work

Arriving in Italy with next to nothing seven years ago, Abdoul Sane now runs his own small bee farm.

23/02/2022

Italy

Italian coastguard rescues 573 migrants on two boats near Sardinia

The body of a migrant, ho had reportedly died days earlier, was also found on one of the ships.

23/02/2022

Experiences

Why are polar bears and spacemen floating down this Italian street?

One of Europe’s most renowned celebrations - the Carnival of Viareggio - is back with a bang after coronavirus restrictions limited last year's plans.

23/02/2022

Culture news

Descend into creative madness at Rome's latest immersive exhibition

Art-lovers keen to unleash their wild sides should head to the Chiostro del Bramante in Rome, where a "Crazy" exhibition urges visitors to revel in colourful madness.

23/02/2022

Nature

Is the 12km-high ash cloud hovering above Mount Etna dangerous?

After a period of quiet, Europe’s tallest volcano returned to action on Monday with a 12-kilometre high ash cloud spiralling above Italy’s port city of Catania.

23/02/2022

Culture news

Weaving for popstars and popes: Meet the Venice velvet weavers

Seven skilled artisans work in the backstreets of Venice, the last custodians of an ancient craft.

22/02/2022

My Europe Series

'I felt true emptiness': A hidden loneliness crisis is haunting Italy

The harrowing story of how an elderly woman's body was left undiscovered for two years sparked a debate in Italy about loneliness.

21/02/2022

Italy

Italy's ambassador to Australia dies after falling from home balcony

Italy's ambassador to Australia, Francesca Tardioli, has died after falling from a balcony in her home town.

21/02/2022

Culture news

Pompeii's excavation uncovers 'duck and snails' fast food shop

New work to preserve the remains of the city of Pompeii has uncovered some interesting archaeological discoveries.

21/02/2022

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"Nebula solaris", Venetian Water Festival held in the Arsenal

The Venice Water Festival is celebrated this year in the Arsenal, transformed, for the occasion, in an open-air theatre

20/02/2022

Food and Drink

Angry chef reacts to the worst crimes committed against Italian food

You’re doing Italian food all wrong, says Italian chef and YouTube superstar, Vincenzo Prosperi.

18/02/2022

Food and Drink

'Mammalucchi': The Venetian pastry delicacy created by accident

Venice Carnival's tastiest secret is out: mammalucchi, a mouth-watering fried, sugary pastry which began life as an accident, is the treat hankered after by gondoliers and masked revelers alike

17/02/2022

Italy

In blow for cannabis advocates, Italy's high court blocks referendum

630,000 people signed a petition calling for the cultivation of the plant to be decriminalised.

16/02/2022