Italy

Italy

Trial begins for 59 people over 2018 Genoa bridge collapse

Forty-three people were killed when the structure collapsed during a storm on 14 August 2018.

07/07/2022

Italy

Mafia fugitive and 'cocaine king' extradited to Italy from Brazil

The fugitive was arrested by Brazilian authorities last year after more than 27 years on the run.

06/07/2022

Nature

This field has an important environmental message amid Italy's drought

Dario Gambarin created a 24,000 square metre wide piece of field art to get a simple but important message across during northern Italy's worst drought in 70 years.

05/07/2022

Italy

'The road crumbled and all the cars in front plunged into the void'

Davide Capello was driving on a bridge in Genoa when it collapsed four years ago, killing 43 people. He somehow survived. This is his story.

05/07/2022

Travel News

Popular Italian cities banning water in worst drought in 70 years

A severe heatwave and lack of rainfall have led to disaster in Italy. Here's what it could mean for your summer holiday.

05/07/2022

Italy

Italy declares emergency amid worst Po Valley drought in 70 years

Parts of northern Italy have already been rationing drinking water to try and deal with the problem.

04/07/2022

Earth News

Largest glacier in Italian Alps crumbles amid record high temperatures

An avalanche struck one day after temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius were recorded at the glacier's summit.

04/07/2022

Italy

Verona and Pisa ration drinking water amid historic drought

Home to nearly 350,000 people, Verona and Pisa have moved to ration drinking water in the face of a historic drought in the region.

04/07/2022

Italy

Deadly avalanche linked to climate change, says Italy PM Draghi

At least seven people died and eight were hurt on Sunday when falling ice swept away a group of hikers on the Marmolada glacier, the highest mountain in the Italian Alps.

03/07/2022

My Europe Series

How mafia seized properties have become socially useful

Euronews correspondent Giorgia Orlandi reports on how mafia-seized properties are being used to house Ukrainian refugees.

02/07/2022

Destinations

How Italy plans to tackle overcrowding this summer

A new tourism strategy is helping tourists discover Italy’s small villages and rural walking routes.

01/07/2022

Climate

Po Valley farmers living through Italy's worst drought for 70 years

More than 30% of the harvest risks being lost and an important hydropower plant has closed. Farmers and officials warn the damage could be irremediable if the weather doesn't change.

01/07/2022

Italy

Interactive: Compare satellite images to see extent of Italy's drought

The Po River valley in northern Italy is in the grip of its worst drought for 70 years. These pictures help show just how bad it has become.

29/06/2022

Italy

Centre-left parties claim victory in Italy's mayoral elections

The votes were seen as the last test ahead of next year's parliamentary elections.

27/06/2022

Mobility

Could this pilot scheme bring wireless charging roads for EVs closer?

Stellantis has run a successful trial for an EV that can charge itself without having to stop.

24/06/2022

Travel News

Dogs travel for free on Italy’s trains this summer

Italy’s leading rail operator is allowing small pets to travel for free on trains this summer.

24/06/2022

Nature

Simba the lion: Russian wildlife trade victim begins new life in Italy

Rescued in distress from a Moscow suburb, the lion cub was nursed back to health and nearly two years later has now arrived at a wildlife sanctuary in Tuscany.

23/06/2022

Italy

Italy's Draghi secures Senate support for his stance on Ukraine war

Members of the ruling coalition have criticised Italy for sending weapons to Kyiv.

21/06/2022

Culture news

Harry Styles and Gucci unveil HA HA HA collab

The singer has teamed up with designer of gender-fluid clothes Alessandro Michele.

21/06/2022

Smart Regions

Promote urban ecomobility with vouchers and methods to prevent bike theft

In partnership with the European Commission

The city of Pisa has launched a new app with the help of the European Union to encourage collective and carbon neutral transport.

20/06/2022

Italy

Could Giorgia Meloni become Italy’s next prime minister?

Her Brothers of Italy party has emerged as the main opposition ahead of a general election next year.

20/06/2022

Destinations

Italy: 7 stunning beaches to relax on this summer

Not sure where to head on your Italian beach holiday? Here are some of the most popular spots for sun, sea and sand.

19/06/2022

Europe Decoded

Analysis: Italy and the politics of a global food crisis

Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi has been at the centre of ongoing diplomatic efforts to unblock Ukraine’s grain exports in an effort to help poorer countries deal with the effects of a global food crisis.

17/06/2022

Italy

Worst drought in 70 years threatens crops and drinking water

Drinking water is already being rationed.

17/06/2022

Culture news

Stolen artefacts recovered by police go on display in new Rome museum

Italy has been so successful in regaining ancient artworks and artefacts illegally exported from the country that it has now created a museum just for them.

16/06/2022

Travel News

Amalfi Coast: What new driving rules mean for your Italian road trip

The Amalfi Coast is beautiful - but tourists and residents spend hours in agonising traffic jams. Here’s how the region is tackling the problem.

16/06/2022