Italy

Italy

Economic fears in Venice as cruise ship ban comes into force

There are concerns that the decision will further affect the city's economy after it was bruised by a drop in tourism due to the pandemic.

02/08/2021

Travel News

Italy has the highest number of people unable to afford a holiday

Some 35 million of the poorest in Europe can't afford a one week holiday. About 7 million of them are Italians.

02/08/2021

Italy

Ancient Roman vessel discovered off Sicilian coast

An ancient Roman vessel has been discovered in the Mediterranean Sea off the Sicilian coast of Palermo, lying at a depth of 92 metres. Images from the dive site, taken by a submarine robot, indicate that the ship was carrying a copious cargo of wine.

02/08/2021

Italy

Italian NGO calls on government to address overcrowded prisons

53,637 people occupy the approximately 47,000 prison cells in Italy, according to the annual report of prisoners’ rights association Antigone.

02/08/2021

Italy

Italy's Marcell Jacobs sprints from unknown to Bolt’s successor

Marcell Jacobs won the 100 metres at the Tokyo Olympics to succeed Usain Bolt as The World’s Fastest Man.

02/08/2021

Italy

Italian website for vaccination appointments targeted by hackers

Hackers attacked the IT systems behind COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the Lazio region.

02/08/2021

Cinema

Enrico Caruso film restored after 100 years

A film which starred the legendary tenor, Enrico Caruso, has been restored after more than 100 years and combines his voice and his image for the first time.

01/08/2021

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Firefighters battle flames as fires force evacuations in Catania

The Italian island of Sicily has been hit by large fires, fuelled by record heat and forcing homes to be evacuated and an airport to close.

31/07/2021

Nature

A day with a fisherman: Why it's one of the world's most dangerous job

Every year, dozens of European fishermen die at sea and hundreds are injured. Have you ever thought about the people behind the fish on your plate? #Ocean

31/07/2021

Culture news

Eurovision winning Italian rock band Maneskin honoured by the mayor of Rome

Eurovision winning Italian rock band Maneskin have been honoured by the mayor of Rome. The four members were given a small replica of Lupa, the she-wolf who as legend has it nursed and sheltered the twins Romulus and Remus and became a symbol of the city.

30/07/2021

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Anti-virus pass demo invades Italian Parliament

The demonstration was organised by members of Italy's right-wing political party. They held printed signs saying "NO GREEN PASS".

30/07/2021

Italy

Parma is again Italy's Capital of Culture after COVID closures in 2020

After coronavirus restrictions shut down many cultural sites in #Parma in 2020, the city has maintained its status as the Italian Capital of Culture for 2021.

30/07/2021

Italy

Mussels mafia? Italy arrests 18 for 'harvesting protected shellfish'

The group allegedly destroyed limestone formations with hammers to extract the molluscs, which can sell for as much as €200 per kilo on the black market.

29/07/2021

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Italy: severe flooding in the Lake Como area

Torrential rain and hailstorm in Italy caused floods and mudslides in the north of the country on Tuesday

28/07/2021

Italy

'Unprecedented disaster': Italy requests EU help over Sardinia fires

At least 10,000 hectares of vegetation have been burnt in western Sardinia because of wildfires and hundreds of people have had to be evacuated. France and Greece are both sending two firefighting planes to help.

26/07/2021

Health news

The first Europe-made artificial heart has been implanted in Italy

A bioprosthetic heart made by French company Carmat has been implanted in a patient in Naples marking its first commercial sale and use.

24/07/2021

My Europe Series

Are European arms fuelling wars and conflicts worldwide?

Where do European-made weapons end up? How are current conflicts worldwide impacted by the Defence industries of EU Member States? We take a look at the Defence sector and those opposed to its exports strategies.

23/07/2021

Italy

Italy to roll out COVID health pass for bars, restaurants and museums

It comes as the number of COVID-19 cases across Italy crossed the 5,000 mark on Thursday for the first time since May 21.

23/07/2021

Italy

Driver killed after bus plunges from road on Italian island of Capri

Italian media said some beachgoers instinctively dived into the sea for cover when they heard the loud crash.

22/07/2021

Italy

Venice avoids being placed on UNESCO’s heritage danger list

Italy's move earlier this month to ban large cruise ships from Venice's lagoon is thought to have been a key factor in UNESCO's decision.

22/07/2021

Italy

Councillor for Italy's far-right League party shoots dead man

A councillor for Italy's far-right League has been placed under house arrest on suspicion of fatally shooting a man in a public square.

21/07/2021

Italy

Ten people injured after gun fired at seaside nightclub in Italy

Ten people suffered minor injuries after a gun was fired at a seaside nightclub in Taranto, southern Italy.

21/07/2021

Ocean

The European fishermen in need of a safety net

In partnership with the European Commission

Every year dozens of European fishermen die at sea. Hundreds get injured. What could be done to make this job safer? We take a look at the life of fishermen and what is being done to protect them.

20/07/2021

Ocean

Preserving fish stocks to help save fishermen's lives

In partnership with the European Commission

Reducing the hours fishermen spend at sea could be beneficial to depleted fishing stocks and help with their fatigue that is often the cause of accidents at sea. Ocean talks to a trade unionist in Emilia-Romagna to see what is being done to protect fishermen and fish.

20/07/2021

Italy

France arrests tenth former member of Italian Red Brigades in Paris

French police have detained an Italian suspect accused of left-wing terrorism, who escaped when nine others were arrested in April.

19/07/2021

Italy

Could Bologna be about to get its first UNESCO world heritage site?

Italy is already home to 55 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Now Bologna is in with a chance of getting its first.

15/07/2021