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Italy's angry taxi protests called off

Taxi drivers in Italy have called off their protests over delays to legislation regulating the ride-hire app Uber and other services. A deal has been reached with the government.

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Anti-Uber rally in Italy

Protesting taxi drivers block streets in central Rome, calling for tougher regulations on competing car-share and car-hire operators.

Italy

Taxis cause chaos in Rome

Italy's taxi drivers have staged a sixth day of protests in major cities across the country. The aim is to force the government to crack down on burgeoning limousine business and the app-based ride hi

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Italy's gay sex club scandal

A top discrimination official has resigned after accusations that government funds meant to promote diversity projects and tackle racism had been earmarked for gay sex clubs masquerading as cultural c

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Venice Carnival wows thousands of revellers

The Flight of the Angel was a visual feast for the thousands of revellers at the carnival in Venice this year.

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Former Italian PM Renzi steps down as Democratic Party leader

As expected Italy's former premier Matteo Renzi has resigned as leader of the Democratic Party in the hope that he can return to politics in a stronger position before an election is due early next ye

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President Donald Trump 'floats' at The Carnival of Viareggio

It is one of the most renowned street celebrations in Europe, The Carnival of Viareggio famous for its parades of huge floats.

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Italy: anti-Uber protests take thousands of taxis off the streets

Thousands of taxi drivers in Rome, Milan and Turin turned away fares and joined protests against changes in the law they say will favour Uber.

Cinema

'Call Me By Your Name' delights critics at Berlinale

“Call Me By Your Name” is an adaptation of a 2007 novel by Egyptian-born writer André Aciman.

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Central Italy struck by 3.8 magnitude quake

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Italy's former prime minister Matteo Renzi throws down the gauntlet

Matteo Renzi tells his ruling Democratic Party he wants a leadership contest before any national vote

Economy

EU casts doubt on British growth prospects amid Brexit uncertainty

An official EU forecast published on Monday said that Britain’s economic growth will slow over the next two years amid uncertainty that surrounds the country’s future relationship with the…

Italy

Venice Carnival begins in style

It is carnival time in Venice – and for flamboyant dressers, it is heaven on earth!

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Italy: Clashes at protest rally against far-right

Tension flared in Italy on Saturday on the fringe of a largely-peaceful demonstration against a meeting of European far-right political groups.

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Italian students turn violent over turnstiles

There have been ugly scenes in Bologna in Italy after riot police and students clashed inside the city’s university for a second day.

Italy

The House of the Chaste Lovers - Open for Valentine's Day

It could be the perfect place to spend Valentine’s Day.

Italy

Italy and Tunisia to tackle terrorism and migration

The two countries strengthen ties to deal with common issues like terrorism, migrant-trafficking, tourism and energy

Sci-Tech

Virtual reality comes to Emperor Nero's Golden Palace in Rome

The Golden Palace in Rome, built by Emperor Nero is getting the virtual reality treatment.

Italy

'Mafia art collection' on display in southern Italy

It is no ordinary exhibition…because the precious paintings featured all belonged to an art-loving mobster!

Markets

Italy's UniCredit selling 13 billion euros of new shares

Italy's biggest bank UniCredit is selling 13 billion euros of new shares to rebuild its capital reserves following writedowns on bad loans.

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