Italy

Matera 2019: exploring the European Capital of Culture's top creative projects

In partnership with Matera 2019

In this episode of Go!Matera, Euronews' Marta Brambilla discovers the projects at the heart of the city's 2019 European Capital of Culture year.

10/04/2019

Earth News

Italy is now growing exotic fruits

This is one of the surprising effects of climate change on Sicilian soil.

10/04/2019

Italy

Road Trip Europe Day 18 Rivoli: High-speed rail divides communities

Euronews correspondents Jack Parrock and Elena Cavallone are taking a look at how a tunnel being dug through the Alps between France and Italy is set to be a huge issue for voters.

10/04/2019

Italy

Football star helps girl relegated to eating tuna and crackers

The girl reportedly burst into tears when she was handed tuna and crackers in place of a school meal after her parents fell behind on payments

09/04/2019

Europe News

Meet the Spanish firefighter facing jail over migrant rescue mission

This is Miguel Roldan. He is a Spanish firefighter who says he helped save thousands of lives from drowning in the Mediterranean. But Italy is accusing him of aiding illegal immigration and working with human traffickers. He faces up to 20 years in prison if he is convicted.

09/04/2019

Italy

Salvini makes moves to forge a European right-wing alliance

Under the slogan "To the Europe of Common Sense!” Salvini is holding a meeting with other European populist parties in Milan.

08/04/2019

Italy

Italy: Hundreds march in favour of high-speed train between France and Italy

It's the fourth time a rally has happened to say 'YES' to the proposed trans-Alpine train line between Turin and Lyon but the Italian coalition government is divided over the TAV plans.

06/04/2019

World News

Italy remembers victims of devastating earthquake

Ten years on, the church bells in L’Aquila rang 309 times in memory of the 309 victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the medieval town in central Italy.

06/04/2019

Italy

Rescue ship with 64 migrants onboard denied entry

The ship is currently near the Italian island of Lampedusa but Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said it should "go to Hamburg" as it is German-registered.

05/04/2019

Italy

Violent protest against Roma families in Italy triggers investigation

The Mayor of the Italian capital has called for an investigation into ugly scenes that broke out on Tuesday over the transfer of a group of Roma families to a government-run centre.

04/04/2019

World

Juncker urges Italy to strengthen its economy

EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has asked Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to spur economic growth in light of Italy's economic contraction.

03/04/2019

USA

Jim Carrey's picture of Mussolini's demise sparks Twitter tirade from dictator's granddaughter

Mussolini, a member of the European parliament and former Playboy cover model, fired back on Sunday. "You are a bastard," she tweeted.

01/04/2019

World News

Mussolini's granddaughter slams Jim Carrey over cartoon of ex-dictator

The Canadian-American actor — also an artist — posted a picture of the pair hanging from their feet with the caption: "If you're wondering what fascism leads to, just ask Benito Mussolini and his mistress Claretta."

01/04/2019

World News

Malta's armed forces intercept tanker hijacked by migrants

The tanker, El Hiblu 1, had rescued them off the coast of Libya on Wednesday. After it was hijacked it was re-routed towards Europe.

28/03/2019

Vatican

Watch: Pope Francis doesn't want anyone to kiss his papal ring

This is the hilarious moment Pope Francis repeatedly tries to prevent devotees from kissing his papal ring.

26/03/2019

World

Did Italy go against EU interests in China trade negotiations?

Watch MEPs debate trade negotiations between Italy and China on Monday night's episode of Raw Politics.

26/03/2019

France

What is happening with the Lyon-Turin high speed line?

Euronews' Lillo Montalto talks to people in the towns and villages affected by plans to build the high speed rail route connection France and Italy.

26/03/2019

World

Raw Politics in full: Brexit plan B and copyright vote controversy

Don't miss Monday night's episode of Raw Politics

25/03/2019

Europe News

EU Commissioner asks bloc to consider a veto against Italy-China deal

On Saturday, Italy signed a "non-binding" protocol to participate in China's new silk road. The decision has sparked scepticism in the EU, with Commissioner Günther Oettinger asking EU countries to consider a veto.

25/03/2019

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No Comment: the best videos of the week

The world's tallest bonfire, a farmer's giant Xi Jinping portrait, and unwelcome house guests.

22/03/2019