English

Italy

Europe News

Etna erupts again: chaos at Catania airport, risk of higher air fares

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Europe News

CIA warns of Russian drone threat to southern Europe

The US has warned southern states of a possible Moscow attack that would see Russia fire 600 km-range drones from commercial ships at Spain, France and Italy. We examine what is known and how the threat is mounting.

Culture news

Ok computer: Would you call a sculpture created by an AI robot art?

In Italy's Carrara marble quarries, a centuries-old craft is being transformed by artificial intelligence. Robots can now carve complex sculptures from blocks of stone, raising a fundamental question: if a machine does the carving, where does the art begin and the craft end?

No Comment

Rome’s Colosseum glows pink for breast cancer prevention campaign

Rome’s Colosseum glowed pink for a breast cancer prevention campaign, hours before closing after a 22-year-old worker died installing new lights.

Travel News

All the places in Europe to visit in 2027, according to Lonely Planet

The guide book publisher just announced its 2027 Best in Travel list, with spots like Šibenik in Croatia and the Swedish Riviera making the cut.

ADVERTISEMENT

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe do people live longest with their parents?

Amid rising property prices in Europe, the average age to leave the parental home is 26, but there's a huge north-south gap in Europe, with people in Spain, Italy, Croatia and Greece peaking over 30.

Europe News

Kallas pushes to boost EU mission against Houthis

The EU is considering reinforcing Operation Aspides in the Red Sea, after Italy's request, with ships and aircraft to protect the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from attacks launched from Yemen. The passage is crucial for energy trade, as energy costs are skyrocketing across Europe.

Europe News

How Europe’s energy shock is fuelling the far right

Far-right parties in Europe are exploiting the fuel crisis, blaming the mainstream for soaring energy bills. With key elections upcoming, governments are recognsing that a prolonged energy crisis could have political costs.

Europe News

Meloni announces ban on burqa in schools and cap on foreign students

Italy’s government is preparing new school measures, including a ban on niqabs. Meloni is facing competition from retired general Roberto Vannacci, who has called for tougher measures on migration.

Culture news

Cloudburst in Florence: rain pours into the Uffizi and historic Palazzo Pitti

At the Uffizi Gallery, water leaked under the skylight of a room holding seven 17th-century paintings including Caravaggio's Bacchus. Rain entered Palazzo Pitti, closing rooms in the Modern Art Gallery.

Europe in Motion

Is Italy Europe's new space power?

In the past 15 years, Rome has doubled its civilian space budget. Where is it putting the money?

Europe News

European leaders rush to counter looming diesel price surge

A pipeline that was being used as an alternative to the besieged Strait of Hormuz has come under attack, threatening to drive worldwide fuel prices even higher.

Food and Drink

The world’s best pizza has been crowned - and it’s not in Italy

Founded by chef Michele Pascarella, London's 'Napoli on the Road' took the top spot ahead of the reigning champ 'Una Pizza Napoletana'.

Business

Revolut hack: criminals steal data of 700 European clients, demand $3m ransom

Prosecutors in Reggio Calabria have opened an inquiry into a scam against banking app Revolut, after hackers stole data via an Italian PEC and demanded a 3 million dollar ransom.

Business

Exein becomes unicorn: Italian Physical AI security start-up valued at $1.7bn

Rome-based startup Exein raises $270 million, reaching a $1.7 billion valuation. The company secures Physical AI, protecting over 1.5 billion connected devices across multiple industries.

Travel News

21 of the world’s 50 Best Hotels for 2026 are in Europe

The top rated property on the continent is Lake Como’s Passalacqua, coming in fifth overall on The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list.

Earth News

Italy and wolves: living with a growing population amid myths and alarmism

The latest data put Italy's wolf population at around 3,500 animals spread nationwide, and experts say it has since grown. Amid sightings and scares, what is being done and what must be known so farmers, residents and wolves can live side by side?

Stay informed with the latest news from Italy, covering politics, economy, culture, and more. Get updates on key events and developments across the nation.