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First foundation stone placed for new Genoa bridge

The first stone in the reconstruction for the new Genoa bridge was laid on Monday.

26/06/2019

Italy

German rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 enters Italian waters, defying ban

Italy's Matteo Salvini issued a strict warning to Germany and the Netherlands after the Sea-Watch 3 migrant rescue ship entered Italian waters despite a ban

26/06/2019

Italy

Italian luxury jeweler Bulgari opens sparkling exhibition in Rome

Italian luxury jeweler Bulgari opened a sparkling exhibition in Rome entitled "Bvlgari, the Story, the Dream" showing the luxury jeweler's course over time

26/06/2019

Italy

'Cocaine king of Milan' makes midnight escape from prison in Uruguay

Rocco Morabito escaped from a prison in Uruguay where he was waiting to be extradited back to Italy.

25/06/2019

Italy

Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo to host 2026 Olympic Winter Games

Four other potential hosts earlier dropped out of the race with concerns over the size and cost of the event.

24/06/2019

Italy

Caught in the act: people smugglers filmed transferring migrants at sea

Italian authorities have detained the crew of a fishing boat after they were spotted allegedly helping migrants cross the Mediterranean.

22/06/2019

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From Matera to the moon: The Apollo Soundtrack brings a unique moment to life 50 years later

Partner content presented by Matera 2019

Matera is pulling out all the stops to put itself on the European cultural map this year, and the Apollo performance is just the sort of powerfully creative and immersive experience that locals and visitors have come to expect.

21/06/2019

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Venice has come up with a new way to raise funds for landmark repairs

The city has partnered with Visa to promote card payments in exchange for funds.

21/06/2019

World

Racist attacks on the rise in Italy, independent monitors warn

The NGO Lunaria says the increase in the number of attacks is linked to the hostile political atmosphere.

19/06/2019

Italy

Watch: World's toughest bike marathon riders tackle snowy peaks

Participants arrived in the Dolomites from 41 countries to ride 86km off-road over rocky terrain and snow.

18/06/2019

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The Jetman soars over the Dolomites

Vince Reffet flew through the Dolomites mountain range in a death-defying stunt on Saturday.

17/06/2019

Italy

Italy's Matteo Salvini in US for talks with Mike Pompeo and Mike Pence

Italy's Deputy PM Matteo Salvini met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence during an official visit to Washington

17/06/2019

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Pope Francis dons fireman's helmet to visit cathedral in Camerino

The Camerino cathedral was damaged by an earthquake in 2016.

17/06/2019

World

Salvini says he appreciates Trump administration ahead of US trip

Italian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini if on a charm offensive ahead of his visit to Washington. He spoke with NBC News' Claudio Lavanga on Europe, Trump and his stance on immigration.

17/06/2019

Italy

Italy lets 10 stranded migrants disembark NGO ship but row deepens

The German maritime rescue NGO rescued the 53 migrants off the coast of Libya on Wednesday but has been unable to disembark them after Italy refused them entry with Salvini ordering law enforcement on Thursday to prevent the boat from entering Italian waters.

16/06/2019

Italy

Italian film and opera director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96

Franco Zeffirelli, the Italian director acclaimed for his work in film, theatre and opera, has died at the age of 96.

15/06/2019

Italy

Watch: Amanda Knox in Italy for first time since murder acquittal

Knox, 31, is to take part in a panel entitled "Trial by Media" at the Criminal Justice Festival in Modena.

15/06/2019

Italy

Back to school as Five Star Movement MPs sit special evaluation exam

Five Star Movement politicians were forced to sit down for a 40-minute high-school style exam on Tuesday.

13/06/2019

Italy

Hate crimes in Italy quadrupled between 2017 and 2018

Reports of discriminatory acts in Italy increased fourfold between 2017 and 2018, soaring from 92 to 360.

12/06/2019

Italy

Let us explain our economic plans: Italian prime minister tells European leaders

Let us explain our economic plans: Italian prime minister tells European leaders

11/06/2019

Italy

'Biblical' plague of locusts wreaks havoc on Sardinian farmlands

Sardinian farmers say it could be too late to halt a 'bibilical' invasion of locusts destroying crops and affecting their livestock.

11/06/2019

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Centurion crackdown as tourists face new rules for Roman holidays

Sanctions include fines, as well as the individual being banned from areas for up to 48 hours, known as the application of the “Daspo Urbano”.

11/06/2019

Italy

European Commission concludes that Italy is breaching EU fiscal rules

Time is running out for Italy after the European Commission concluded that the country is breaching EU fiscal rules because of its huge public debt

05/06/2019

Italy

EU could impose billions in fines on Italy for breaching debt burden

The European Commission has recommended starting disciplinary procedures against Italy after it broke the EU’s debt rules last year and is likely to do so in 2019 and 2020.

05/06/2019

Italy

How is Matera proving it is the European Capital of Culture?

In partnership with Matera 2019

The southern Italian city of Matera was appointed the European Capital of Culture 2019 and since then it has greatly boosted the number of cultural projects it puts on. Find out more in this episode of Go! Matera.

05/06/2019

Italy

Italy faces disciplinary action as Brussels and Rome at odds over debt

Rome and Brussels remain at odds over Italy's economic prospects and high debt levels, with the EC recommending disciplinary procedures against Italy

05/06/2019