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Italy's new coalition government to be sworn in on Thursday

A new ruling coalition is being prepared in Italy after the 5 Star Movement approved a pact with their former political foes, the Democratic Party. In an online poll yesterday, nearly 80 per cent of the 5 Star's grassroots members voted in favour of forming a new coalition with their leftist rivals.

04/09/2019

Italy

Members of Italy's Five-Star Movement approve coalition with PD

Members of Italy's Five Star Movement vote 79% in favour of coalition with Democratic Party

03/09/2019

World

Last ditch effort: Italy's Conte hopes for populist-left wing alliance

Populist 5-Star supporters are voting today on whether to hook up with their long-time foe, the centre-left Democratic Party.

03/09/2019

Italy

Migrants disembark from German rescue ship seized in Italy

Migrants disembark from German rescue ship seized in Italy

02/09/2019

Italy

Italian PM appeals to 5-Star members to back new government

Members of 5-Star will hold a ballot on the party's internet platform on Tuesday to decide whether the group should join forces with the Democratic Party, its traditional foe.

02/09/2019

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Aid ship enters Italian waters without permission

A video released by Markus Rinderspacher, the Bavarian state parliament vice-president, shows the tense exchange between the mission-Lifeline captain and the port authorities in Pozzallo.

02/09/2019

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Robots, drones and the future of farming

In partnership with The European Commission

On this week's episode of Futuris, Euronews visits a hazelnut orchard in Italy to see how the new generation of robots can help farmers and agronomists make agriculture cheaper and more environmentally friendly.

02/09/2019

Italy

Could Italy's new coalition be stymied by Salvini in parliament?

Even if Italy can form a new coalition, its power might be curbed by Matteo Salvini’s League which controls 11 powerful parliamentary committees.

30/08/2019

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Eruption from Stromboli volcano lights up the island's sky

Explosions from the north-east crater lit up the night sky of the small volcanic island but luckily no damage or injuries had been reported

30/08/2019

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Almodovar gets lifetime achievement award at Venice Film Festival

Pedro Almodovar greeted his fans in Venice before receiving Golden Lion award

29/08/2019

Italy

Watch: Italian volcano erupts for second time in two months

An Italian volcano on the island of Stromboli erupted for the second time in two months.

29/08/2019

Italy

Shut out but revved up: could Italy's Salvini thrive in opposition?

Out of the government, but not out of the picture: The far-right League Party's charismatic leader Matteo Salvini has been the dominant figure in Italian politics in recent months, but he may be more powerful still in the opposition.

29/08/2019

Italy

'Time for a new humanism': Conte hints at change in refugee policy

Five Star Movement leader Luigi Di Maio has confirmed plans for a new coalition with the Democratic Party. But, before it can happen, Italy's president must agree to it.

28/08/2019

World

How far will parties compromise for a new Italian government?

Francesco Daveri, a professor at the Bocconi School of Management, spoke to Euronews about the potential pitfalls, and points of consensus in any future Italian government.

28/08/2019

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How microalgae can treat wastewater and make it a valuable resource

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers for the European 'Saltgae' project are demonstrating how algae can cut the costs of treating polluted water- and do it in a sustainable way.

26/08/2019

World

Italy's politicians fail to reach agreement on new government

A failure to reach a consensus improves Matteo Salvini's chances of getting his wish of new elections.

26/08/2019

Italy

Watch again: Spanish warship Audaz arrives off Lampedusa coast

Watch again: Spanish warship Audaz arrives off Lampedusa coast

23/08/2019

Italy

Italy needs more time to form a new government, says president

Italy's president has extended the time envisaged for a new government to be formed.

22/08/2019

World

Forcing Salvini to the opposition benches could change his behaviour, says pollster

Italy's firebrand interior minister could be pushed out of government

22/08/2019

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Migrants disembark Open Arms ship after three week ordeal

Almost 100 migrants from Spanish charity ship Open Arms finally disembarked on the Italian island of Lampedusa after nearly three weeks at sea.

21/08/2019

World

Médecins Sans Frontières say migrants onboard 'completely exhausted'

Médecins Sans Frontières says of the 103 children under the age of 18 now onboard, only 11 of them are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

21/08/2019

World

“It’s not going to be easy” - Italian MPs debate potential coalition

Michele Sodano and Lia Quartapelle

21/08/2019

Italy

Watch: Salvini kisses rosary after criticism over religious symbols

It wasn't just his "irresponsible", "reckless" and "alarming" behaviour as a politician that earned Matteo Salvini the ire of Giuseppe Conte in his resignation speech Tuesday.

20/08/2019

Business

The Brief: how is Italy's political crisis impacting on the country's economy?

The Brief: the political turmoil in Italy, may indeed have consequences for the country's economy. The question is: how far reaching ?

20/08/2019

Italy

Italy president holding talks to find new government after Conte quits

Italy's president, Sergio Mattarella, is beginning two days of consultations with political parties in the hope of finding a majority for a new government.

20/08/2019

Italy

Migrants on board Open Arms rescue ship disembark at port of Lampedusa

An Italian prosecutor ordered the seizure of the Open Arms ship, stranded off the Italian island of Lampedusa with almost 100 migrants aboard, just hours after the Spanish government said it would send a navy ship to escort the vessel back to Spain.

20/08/2019