Italy

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Italian region launches mass testing programme for COVID-19

Authorities in the north-east region of Alto Adige hope to give antibody tests to 80 per cent of the population over two days.

20/11/2020

World

Naples uses its coffee shop solidarity to help poor get a COVID test

People in Naples have been paying for two COVID-19 tests, one for themselves and one for a stranger who can't afford it. The principle is inspired by the Italian city's coffee shop culture.

19/11/2020

World

Italy's 2021 budget attempts to cushion COVID-19 financial impact

In an attempt to cushion the financial impact of one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks, Italy's cabinet approves an economic stimulus plan for next year.

18/11/2020

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Children protest against closure of their school due to COVID-19

They sit outside their school in Turin and follow courses remotely.

17/11/2020

World

Italy asks overseas doctors to fly in to help fight COVID-19

Health authorities in Italy have realised they have enough ventilators to cope with the second coronavirus wave but not enough medics to operate them.

17/11/2020

Next Series

European researchers find new ways to present migrant data

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Futuris, Euronews finds out how EU researchers are developing migration data to create new opportunities.

16/11/2020

World

Alba's famous truffle fair held online amid Italy COVID restrictions

Organisers held virtual truffle tasting sessions to ensure the event went ahead for food lovers.

13/11/2020

Italy

EU urges Croatia to cooperate amid migrant abuse claims at border

It comes after an MEP accused the EU of continuing to give money to Zagreb for border security despite being aware of the abuse accusations

12/11/2020

Italy

Genoa bridge collapse: Italian financial police arrest six executives

Italian financial police have issued arrest warrants against six executives following an investigation over the Morandi bridge collapse in Genoa in 2018.

11/11/2020

Green News

Italy 'persistently' broke EU air pollution laws, top court rules

"Being forced to breathe dirty air is unacceptable in the 21st century. Now, in the face of COVID-19, we have all been reminded of how important it is to protect respiratory health," said environmental NGO Client Earth.

10/11/2020

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Artist brings masks & social distancing to traditional nativity scene

Genny Di Virgilio is known in Italy for peppering the traditional manger scene with current events. So, of course, this year, COVID-19 took centre stage.

09/11/2020

Business Planet

Circular economy: reshaping Europe's textile industry

In partnership with The European Commission

This year as part of its Green Deal, the European Commission unveiled its Circular Economy Action Plan. The strategy seeks to strengthen innovation in the textile sector and dramatically boost recycling. Business Planet visited Monza in Italy to see an innovative project helping to lead the way.

06/11/2020

Italy

Organised crime believed to be behind Italy's anti-lockdown riots

They are turning peaceful protests violent, mixing with honest business owners who are in financial difficulties because of the coronavirus restrictions.

05/11/2020

Italy

Italy introduces tougher measures to stem rise in new COVID infections

New measures adopted by the Italian government to contain a new spike in coronavirus cases are leading to protests all over the country.

02/11/2020

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Protests continue in Rome over coronavirus measures

Police clashed with protesters, with demonstrators throwing bottles and stones at officers.

01/11/2020

Italy

Woman bids to end 'harrowing pain' of COVID-19 victims dying 'alone'

"If our suffering may help others not to experience the same harrowing pain ... it would soothe our wounds," Maurizia told Euronews.

29/10/2020

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Shop and restaurant owners in Italy protest coronavirus restrictions

Shop and restaurant owners staged protests against coronavirus restrictions all over Italy on Wednesday.

28/10/2020

Italy

ItalY investigates Google over advertising market abuse

Italian regulators have opened an investigation into Google over alleged abuse of its dominant role in the country's online ad market.

28/10/2020

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Protesters clash with Italian police over coronavirus restrictions

The protesters were angry over new restrictions announced to control the spread of COVID-19.

27/10/2020

Italy

COVID-19: Protests in Italy over new pandemic crackdown turn violent

Hundreds turned out in Turin, Milan and other towns and cities on Monday night to vent their anger, sometimes violently, at the latest restrictions on bars, restaurants and other leisure centres.

27/10/2020

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Protests in Italy as coronavirus curfews come into force

New measures imposed to curb coronavirus cases in Italy have led to outcry from business owners and demonstrations on the streets.

24/10/2020

Travel News

Truffle season is underway in Northern Italy and its a lot of fungus

Hunting for truffles takes great skill and teamwork as humans can only find these elusive tubers with the help of a 'digging animal' with a great sense of smell.

20/10/2020

Musica

Aida: unheard version receives rapturous reception at La Scala

149 years ago, Giusppe Verdi replaced the original opening to the third act of his celebrated opera, Aida and it has remained unheard. Until now. Musica reports on the rapturously-received alternative version as performed at La Scala in Milan.

15/10/2020

Europe News

Legal action in Italy after mothers' names marked on foetuses' graves

An investigation in Italy is trying to establish why the names of the mothers who had their foetuses aborted were engraved on crosses without their consent.

14/10/2020

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'Mission: Impossible 7': US star Tom Cruise spotted at filming in Rome

The Hollywood star and castmate Hayley Atwell were filming on the city's famous Fori Imperiali boulevard, which lies between Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum.

12/10/2020

Italy

Italian teenage computer whiz beatified by Catholic Church

Carlo Acutis who died of leukemia in 2006 was described as the "patron saint of the internet".

10/10/2020