Climate Po Valley farmers living through Italy's worst drought for 70 years More than 30% of the harvest risks being lost and an important hydropower plant has closed. Farmers and officials warn the damage could be irremediable if the weather doesn't change. 01/07/2022
France French court rejects extradition requests for 10 Italian Red Brigades The case. which saw President Emmanuel Macron go against the so-called Mitterand doctrine, has poisoned relations between Rome and Paris for 40 years. 29/06/2022
Italy Interactive: Compare satellite images to see extent of Italy's drought The Po River valley in northern Italy is in the grip of its worst drought for 70 years. These pictures help show just how bad it has become. 29/06/2022
Italy Centre-left parties claim victory in Italy's mayoral elections The votes were seen as the last test ahead of next year's parliamentary elections. 27/06/2022
Travel News Dogs travel for free on Italy’s trains this summer Italy’s leading rail operator is allowing small pets to travel for free on trains this summer. 24/06/2022
Travel News What do Italy’s water bans mean for travellers? Italy is in the grip of a severe drought, how might this affect your summer holiday? 23/06/2022
Italy Italy's Draghi secures Senate support for his stance on Ukraine war Members of the ruling coalition have criticised Italy for sending weapons to Kyiv. 21/06/2022
Climate EU heatwave: Are record-breaking temperatures due to climate change? Northern Italian regions risk losing up to half their agricultural output due to a drought. 20/06/2022
Italy Could Giorgia Meloni become Italy’s next prime minister? Her Brothers of Italy party has emerged as the main opposition ahead of a general election next year. 20/06/2022
Destinations Italy: 7 stunning beaches to relax on this summer Not sure where to head on your Italian beach holiday? Here are some of the most popular spots for sun, sea and sand. 19/06/2022
Travel News Marseilles trials new beach permit system to tackle overtourism Marseille is the latest European destination trialling dramatic measures to limit overtourism. 17/06/2022
Europe Decoded Analysis: Italy and the politics of a global food crisis Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi has been at the centre of ongoing diplomatic efforts to unblock Ukraine’s grain exports in an effort to help poorer countries deal with the effects of a global food crisis. 17/06/2022
Italy Worst drought in 70 years threatens crops and drinking water Drinking water is already being rationed. 17/06/2022
Sweden Italian surgeon convicted over windpipe transplants "There is nothing to suggest that he was unaware that the operation would cause severe bodily harm and long and severe suffering," the court said in a statement. 16/06/2022
See Stolen artefacts recovered by police go on display in new Rome museum Italy has been so successful in regaining ancient artworks and artefacts illegally exported from the country that it has now created a museum just for them. 16/06/2022
See In Pictures: The stunning winners of the Creative Photo Awards 2022 Winning 2022's Siena Creative Photo Awards' overall prize is Portuguese photographer André Boto. We look through some of the highlights from this year's selection. 15/06/2022
Italy 'Life that was': Experts restore historic synagogues in Venice ghetto Venice’s ghetto dates from 1516 when the republic forced the city's Jewish residents into isolation in the district where the old foundries, or “geti”, had been located. 12/06/2022
Italy Tens of thousands gather in Rome for the return of Pride celebrations Colourful displays for the first Pride event since the COVID-19 pandemic drew large crowds in support of Italy's LGBTI+ community and the country's minorities. 12/06/2022
Italy Bodies of seven victims found after helicopter crash in northern Italy Four Turkish and two Lebanese businessmen were among the victims. 11/06/2022
Travel News Tourists damage Rome’s Spanish Steps for the second time in a month In the last month, tourists have driven cars and e-scooters down Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps causing expensive damage. 10/06/2022
Italy Italy seizes over four tons of cocaine linked to Colombian Gulf Clan The haul is reported to be one of the largest-ever drug busts in Europe with an estimated street value of €240 million. 07/06/2022
Destinations Azure lakes and quaint villages: This is Switzerland’s ‘little Italy’ Just over an hour's drive from Milan or a panoramic train and ferry journey south from Lucerne, Ticino is Switzerland's very own little Italy. 03/06/2022
Europe News Mixed fortunes as three European economies reveal post-Ukraine invasion GDP It's good news for some and bad for others as France, Italy and Switzerland published GDP growth figures today. 31/05/2022
Travel News Italy is now restriction-free after dropping all entry rules Italy's travel rules have changed for visitors from around the world. Here's everything you need to know. 31/05/2022
Green News These bees are helping Italy's Carabinieri police fight pollution The Carabinieri military police in Italy are famed for fighting the country's toughest and most dangerous criminals. But now they are turning to bees to tackle air pollution in cities. 30/05/2022
Conscious Travel I book trains for a living, here are my best flight-free travel tips Booking trains abroad can be confusing, leading many to take flights. But this comprehensive guide makes the exciting world of train travel just as easy. 28/05/2022
