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Watch: Hundreds gathered in Rome in support of demonstrators in Iran

Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Iranian embassy in Rome, chanting: “women, life, freedom”

10/12/2022

Italy

Woman gives brith on MSF rescue ship after sea rescue by NGO

A woman gave birth to a boy on the Geo Barents medical clinic after being rescued from a dinghy floating in the middle of the sea.

09/12/2022

Italy

Can cultural diplomacy succeed where politics has failed?

A new documentary, 'Erasmus in Gaza' follows the journey of Italian medical student Riccardo Corradini, who was the first European Erasmus student to travel to a war zone when he went to Gaza in 2019.

09/12/2022

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Watch: More than 145 migrants rescued at sea arrive in Lampedusa

Another 149 migrants, including 17 minors, arrived in Lampedusa after being rescued by a patrol boat. Egyptians, Syrians, Bengalis, Palestinians, and Pakistanis traveled on an 11-metre vessel that set sail from Sfax, Tunisia.

08/12/2022

Culture news

Milan’s La Scala opera house shows Russian piece despite criticism

It’s known across the world as one of the finest opera houses. However, Italy’s La Scala theatre is faced with a controversial matter: Can we separate Russian culture from the decisions of the Russian government?

08/12/2022

Moments

Italy’s most luxurious train is now open for bookings

Pre-reservations are now open for Italy’s luxurious new Orient Express, launching in 2024.

07/12/2022

Italy

Italy ageing faster than other EU countries, statistics show

Italy’s population has shrunk by 1.36 million since 2014, and could fall to 47.7 million by 2070.

06/12/2022

Italy

Lost in translation: Interpreter deficit halts migrant rescuers' trial

Five years after the Iuventa search and rescue ship was seized by Italian authorities, the trial of 21 crew and NGOs members has not yet started as the Trapani court cannot provide qualified interpreters.

05/12/2022

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Submerged cars and flooded streets after heavy rain in Sicily

Some residents in Sicily have been advised to stay indoors after heavy rain caused cars to be submerged and flooded streets in some municipalities.

04/12/2022

Italy

Driver who killed Italy's cyclist Davide Rebellin identified by police

Eyewitnesses said the driver was aware of having hit the ex-pro cyclist before fleeing the scene of the crash.

02/12/2022

Italy

Italy to evacuate more than 1,000 people on Ischia after landslide

A severe weather warning has been put in place with more heavy rains expected

02/12/2022

Sport

UEFA opens investigation into Juventus over alleged false accounting

Juventus’ off-the-field problems keep on worsening.

02/12/2022

Culture news

New arts-based forum aims to celebrate common European culture

What can art and culture contribute to Europe and our common future? It's a massive question with a myriad of answers, many of which have been explored during a three-day workshop and exhibition in Rome.

01/12/2022

Culture news

A creative concept deliciously unites some of Europe's finest vines

The European Union's motto of "United in diversity" has been put in a bottle. The Borderless European Wine is a solidarity project that aims to combine the cultural creativity of the continent's winegrowers.

01/12/2022

Design

Studio Wild design duo use banned plants to examine EU migration pact

The European Union has banned numerous plant life deemed to be invasive and uncontrollable. But a pair of Dutch designers say this approach, which fails to consider working with the environment, is also being used towards people on the move.

01/12/2022

Italy

Intensive concrete construction to blame for Ischia landslide says WWF

A World Wildlife Fund researcher has blamed intensive concrete construction in high-risk areas for the Ischia landslide tragedy on Saturday that killed eight people and left four more missing.

30/11/2022

Italy

Four people still missing on Italian island after deadly landslide

Rescuers struggle to find the people still missing after the landslide in the southern Italian island of Ischia. They can't use excavation tools are have to rely on shovels to dig through the mud and debris

29/11/2022

Culture news

Exit Through The Church: Banksy's art comes alive in Italy

A unique virtual multimedia exhibition of Banksy's art in a 1000-year-old church brings the street artist's works to life.

29/11/2022

Climate

Ischia landslide caused by climate-related extremes, experts say

The devastating mudslide that claimed at least seven lives was triggered by heavy rainfall.

28/11/2022

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Search for bodies off Ischia island after devastating landslide

Rescuers search for bodies off shore of the Italian island of Ischia following a deadly landslide that swept through the small town of Casamicciola Terme early Saturday morning.

27/11/2022

Italy

Death toll climbs higher after giant mudslide in Italy

Eight people have been found dead after a wave of mud and debris caused by heavy rains devastated the small town of Casamicciola Terme on the island off Naples.

27/11/2022

Italy

'One dead, 10 missing' after heavy rain causes landslide on Ischia

Buildings are said to have been engulfed by mud and water in Casamicciola Terme, following torrential rain on the island some 30 kilometres from Naples.

26/11/2022

Italy

Hungry sheep return Pompeii to ancient and traditional technology

A flock of 150 sheep have been mobilised to maintain the greenery surrounding the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii as part of a sustainable agricultural initiative for the archaeological site.

25/11/2022

Italy

Pakistan police arrest man over disappearance of daughter in Italy

Saman Abbas had reportedly been pressured by her parents into an arranged marriage.

25/11/2022

Italy

Meloni aide blasted for ‘homosexuality an abomination’ Bible reference

The Brothers of Italy parliamentarian's comments triggered critical responses from opposition parties, as well as LGBTQ associations and even Catholic theologians

23/11/2022

Italy

Italy maps out 1,400 monuments honouring fascist regime

It is the first time the country has attempted to document symbols of Benito Mussolini's dictatorship.

23/11/2022