Travel News Popular Italian cities banning water in worst drought in 70 years A severe heatwave and lack of rainfall have led to disaster in Italy. Here's what it could mean for your summer holiday. 05/07/2022
Italy Italy declares emergency amid worst Po Valley drought in 70 years Parts of northern Italy have already been rationing drinking water to try and deal with the problem. 04/07/2022
Green News Largest glacier in Italian Alps crumbles amid record high temperatures An avalanche struck one day after temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius were recorded at the glacier's summit. 04/07/2022
Italy Verona and Pisa ration drinking water amid historic drought Home to nearly 350,000 people, Verona and Pisa have moved to ration drinking water in the face of a historic drought in the region. 04/07/2022
Italy Deadly avalanche linked to climate change, says Italy PM Draghi At least seven people died and eight were hurt on Sunday when falling ice swept away a group of hikers on the Marmolada glacier, the highest mountain in the Italian Alps. 03/07/2022
Uncovering Europe How mafia seized properties have become socially useful Euronews correspondent Giorgia Orlandi reports on how mafia-seized properties are being used to house Ukrainian refugees. 01/07/2022
Travel News Venice entry fee: When and how you need to book Venice has announced the official date from which tourists will have to pre-book their visit and pay a fee. 01/07/2022
Destinations How Italy plans to tackle overcrowding this summer A new tourism strategy is helping tourists discover Italy’s small villages and rural walking routes. 01/07/2022
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
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
