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Watch the video: Who might have already won at Winter Olympics?

On Friday, the Winter Olympics return to Europe. To keep the mountains white in a warming climate, most of the Italian slopes now rely on artificial snow. But the International Olympic Committee promises the emotions will be real. So who will be the winner?

Italy

Vance hails unifying moment as US team arrives for Winter Games

The US vice president leads the US delegation at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the Games a rare unifying moment as world leaders gather for the opening.

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Olympians turn runway models as IOC unveils teams' uniforms

Italy set the tone for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on 4 February 2026, as athletes gathered in Milan to preview their ceremony outfits.

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Snoop Dogg surprises Italy by joining Olympic torch relay in Gallarate

Snoop Dogg delighted crowds in northern Italy on 4 February as he joined the Olympic torch relay in Gallarate, near Milan, jogging, dancing and waving to locals along the route.

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Europe News

What is ICE's mandate abroad and can it operate on foreign soil?

Experts say that while the US immigration agency’s principal criminal investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has operated abroad for many years, its activities are formally subject to the approval of host governments.

Europe in Motion

Winter Olympics: Which sports do Europeans prefer?

The upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are expected to further boost Europe's winter sports economy, although high costs are increasingly becoming a barrier for snow lovers.

Italy

'I'm not like an angel': Meloni jokes about cherub lookalike

Italy's culture ministry and the diocese of Rome are investigating the restoration of a church cherub that looks like Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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Rome: Why tourists now pay €2 to get closer to the Trevi Fountain

City authorities introduced a two-euro fee for closer access to the Trevi Fountain, aiming to manage crowds and finance local museums. Timed tickets will regulate entry.

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Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics

Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.

Tech News

Italo-German competitiveness to-do list for Europe

Merz and Meloni’s updated Italo-German Plan of Action doubles down on legislative self-restraint, simplification, and better regulation. The real test now is the Omnibus push and the Better Regulation reform.

Business

Italy leads in Azerbaijani energy imports, as SOFAZ reports strong 2025 results

SOFAZ reports strong 2025 results as Italy continues to lead European imports of Azerbaijani oil and gas, underpinned by stable production and key pipelines.

Italy

UN calls for 52-day pause in all wars ahead of Winter Olympics

UN truce resolutions typically pass with broad majorities and received all 193 votes for the London Games in 2012. Yet signatories have repeatedly broken their own promises.

The Cube

Will ICE handle security at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy?

On 27 January, the US's controversial ICE agency said that its investigative arm would be involved in security-related support for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The announcement sparked political protests, but what's the truth behind the outrage?

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Italian opposition protests ICE role in Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Italian opposition stages Rome protest over confirmed ICE presence at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Climate

How Sicily is bearing the brunt of Italy’s climate crisis

Greenpeace Italia has called out the Italian government for not investing enough in climate change mitigation.

Italy

In southern Italy, poisoned 'Land of Fires' continues to claim lives

One year after Europe condemned Italy for failing to protect the lives of citizens in Campania's infamous "Land of Fires", the area poisoned by illegal toxic waste for decades remains an open crime scene.

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