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Man arrested in Italy on suspicion of helping Paris terror attacks

Italian police in Bari have arrested an Algerian suspect for allegedly assisting the Paris terror attacks in November 2015.

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Say it with mimosas, not roses, on International Women's Day

The tradition began in 1946 when feminists chose the mimosa as a rival flower to the traditional red rose of Valentine's Day.

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Bullets sent in envelope to Italy's former prime minister Matteo Renzi

Italy's former prime minister thanked people for their messages of support after the incident and called on the country to move "forward together with freedom and courage".

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Coronavirus: Italian government shuts all schools in high risk areas

Secondary schools were already closed due to the spread of the virus, but now all schools in so-called red zones will be shut.

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Europe's most active volcano erupts seven times in two weeks

Living near the volcano is no easy task for locals, as they have to clear huge amounts of ash from the streets, and sometimes even run for cover.

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COVID border closures push migrants to make dangerous Alps crossing

Hiking across the Italian-French Alps, especially in the winter, is difficult even for migrants who have overcome other arduous obstacles along the way.

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Archeologists discover intact ceremonial chariot in ruins near Pompeii

Archaeologists believe the cart was used for festivities and parades, and perhaps to carry brides to their new homes.

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Europe's week: Leaders meet virtually, as Russia sanctioned

EU leaders met virtually this week to take stock of the epidemiological situation across the continent, as sanctions against Russia were agreed upon by foreign affairs ministers.

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UN and IOM call for Europe to resume search and rescue

UN data shows that out of the 3,800 people who arrived in Italy by sea this year, 2,527 departed from Libya.

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Italy warns riders 'treated like slaves' by food delivery firms

About 60,000 riders using bicycles and motor scooters mostly work without any kind of contract, pension contributions, paid holidays, sick leave or accident coverage.

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Volcanologists in awe as Mount Etna puts on spectacular show

Europe’s most active volcano has been lighting up the Sicilian night sky with eruptions.

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200 coffins fall into Ligurian Sea after Italy landslide

200 coffins fall into Ligurian Sea after Italy landslide

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Italian ambassador to DR Congo killed in attack on UN convoy

The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and an Italian carabineri police officer were killed on Monday while traveling in the DRC in a UN convoy, the Foreign Ministry said.

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Italy marks one year since country's first known COVID-19 death

Ceremonies were held across Italy to remember virus victims on the anniversary of the first known COVID death in the country.

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Sicily's Mount Etna erupts for fourth time in four days

Sicily's Mount Etna erupted for the fourth time in the last four days in the early hours of Sunday morning, spewing lava flows and sending up plumes of ash.

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The town of Codogno remembers being at the centre of Italy's epidemic

In a ceremony on Sunday, Codogno will mark one year since it recorded the first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in Italy.

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Euroviews. With Draghi, Italy has a chance to set aside Conte’s economic misadventures ǀ View

In moments of acute crisis, Italy relies on apolitical technocrats to make difficult decisions and demonstrate the long-term thinking its elected politicians cannot. It thus falls to Draghi to craft Italy's recovery.

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Europe's week: Vaccine boost and Afghanistan decision delayed

There was some relief for the EU this week both on vaccines and defence.

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Italy's Mount Etna volcano continues to scatter lava and ash

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, continued scattering lava, ash and volcanic stones on Thursday.

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New Italy PM Mario Draghi easily wins vote of confidence in Senate

The new government of national unity, drawing together elements across Italy's political spectrum, is also expected to win a similar vote in the lower house of the Italian parliament.