Italy

Travel News

Exclusive: Venice backtracks on its much-needed overtourism tax

Just weeks before the entry system was meant to come into force, authorities have made a u-turn.

23/05/2022

Europe Decoded

Eurovision: The public's choice and its political lesson

Ukraine were the overwhelming favourite heading into this year's Eurovision and won thanks to the public vote suggesting Europeans know exactly were they stand on the war in Ukraine.

20/05/2022

Italy

Young women used in love scam to trick elderly men out of €1 million

The women would often enter into a physical relationship with their victims before convincing them to part with their money, said police.

20/05/2022

Italy

Five sailors drown after tugboat sinks off Italian coast of Bari

The vessel had been heading for Albania when it sank, according to the Italian coast guard.

19/05/2022

Creators

Meet the Italian artisan who turns feathers into fashion

A third-generation feather maker, Duccio Mazzanti has spent decades learning how to master the plume, turning it into unique wearable creations.

19/05/2022

Italy

Florence bar fined €1,000 after police called over 'expensive' coffee

The customer had been annoyed at having to pay €2 for an espresso.

18/05/2022

Italy

Cyclist out of Giro d'Italia after injuring eye with prosecco cork

Girmay had been celebrating after becoming the first black African cyclist to win a Grand Tour stage.

18/05/2022

My Europe Series

Crisis, culls and curfews: Rome's rubbish triggers wild boar problem

Uncollected rubbish is said to be fuelling the problem.

18/05/2022

Italy

Family members to stand trial over Pakistani woman's disappearance

18-year-old Saman Abbas disappeared last year in Italy after telling her boyfriend that her family were going to kill her.

17/05/2022

Culture news

Italy seeks UNESCO heritage recognition for its world-famous opera

Espresso might have not made the cut, but the Italian opera is seeking to be recognised on UNESCO’s prestigious list of intangible global heritage.

17/05/2022

Culture news

Five things we learned from the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final

Ukraine triumphed, but there were huge comebacks for Spain and the United Kingdom, and disappointment for other countries as the public votes came in.

15/05/2022

Culture news

Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin

The UK came second, with Spain third, and Sweden fourth in the annual song contest.

14/05/2022

Nature

The longest river in Italy is drying up: How will locals survive?

The mighty Po River nourishes a vast area of northern Italy, but climate change is causing a devastating drought.

14/05/2022

Culture news

Eurovision: Who are the five hot favourites?

The bookmakers have shortened the odds on five very different acts which are predicted to do well in Torino.

13/05/2022

Earth News

Rome ransacked by wild boars as city bans picnics and imposes curfew

The Italian capital is under siege as wild boars eat from bins and attack residents.

13/05/2022

Culture news

The show must go on for Ukrainian circus trapped in Italy

Performers with Kyiv's Elysium circus were unable to go home in March after Russia invaded Ukraine.

13/05/2022

Destinations

Everything you need to know about Turin ahead of the Eurovision final

The mountainous Italian city of Turin is great for food, culture and hiking.

11/05/2022

Europe Decoded

The EU may have reached its 'whatever it takes' moment.

Draghi's famous "whatever it takes" comments helped save the euro. Can these words once more bring unity as the bloc deals with war on its doorstep and a crippling energy crisis?

10/05/2022

Art

Take a look at this stunning Water Light Festival in Italy

The art trail in Brixen is 3.2km long, and is connected by a blue line which runs through the old town.

03/05/2022

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Italy illuminated by water light festival in the Alps

A water light festival with 29 big light installations about water in the mountain city Brixen in Northern Italy in the Alps.

02/05/2022

Italy

Italy and Greece relax some COVID restrictions ahead of tourist season

Greece has lifted COVID rules for international and domestic flights while Italy has done away with its health pass.

01/05/2022

Italy

Super agent Mino Raiola dies aged 54 after long illness

Mino Raiola, the influential and often controversial sports agent to some of football's biggest players, has died. He was 54.

30/04/2022

Cult

9th century Uzbek maths genius stars at Venice Biennale

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

With the pandemic under control, Venice is ready once again to host the Biennale Arte. And for the first time, Uzbekistan has its own pavilion, just a year on from its first participation in the architecture edition.

29/04/2022

Culture news

Sick Ukrainian children destroy tank installation made of balloons

The 'balloon tank' was created as a pacifist art installation before the war in Ukraine, but has now taken on an even stronger meaning

29/04/2022

Italy

US army replaces birthday cake stolen from girl by WWII soldiers

The cake was presented to 90-year-old Meri Mion in Vicenza, 77 years after one was taken from her windowsill.

29/04/2022

Moments

Why you need to plan a trip to Venice in 2022 for this art event alone

The 59th Venice Biennale, one of the most important events in the art world, is themed around darkness and strength in face of adversity.

28/04/2022