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World says goodbye to fashion icon Valentino Garavani at Rome funeral

Valentino Garavani, who died aged 93 at his Rome residence on Monday, was adored by generations of royals, first ladies and celebrities.

Culture news

Heated Rivalry TV stars announced as Winter Olympics torchbearers

The world has gone mad for HBO's sports romance series, and now the Winter Olympics are getting in on the action by choosing stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as official torchbearers.

Economy

Cyclone Harry hits Sicilian economy: Officials call for urgent action

Sicily is assessing up to €1bn in damage after Cyclone Harry hit the Ionian coast, destroying infrastructure, homes, and tourism businesses. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Cateno De Luca, mayor of Taormina, calls for urgent action.

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Cyclone Harry causes major damage across Sardinia, southern Italy

Cyclone Harry has devastated Sardinia, causing damages expected to reach hundreds of millions of euros, according to governor Alessandra Todde.

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Europe News

The EU's new dynamic duo? Merz heads to Italy for summit with Meloni

A closer alliance between Meloni and Merz is on the horizon, with the ambition to change Europe after decades of dominance by the Franco-German axis.

Culture news

Does the passing of Valentino mark the end of an era?

Valentino Garavani - both as designer and as businessman - was one of the few remaining figures who paved the way for Italy’s fashion golden era which defined global luxury. His death raises the question of whether the "Made in Italy" fashion model can thrive in a changing global market

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Storm Harry hits Malta, Corsica and Catalonia with floods

Storm Harry caused significant flooding and damage across the Mediterranean, with Malta, Lipari, Corsica, and Catalonia experiencing severe weather conditions.

Earth News

Athletes call out polluting firms sponsoring 2026 Winter Olympics

Just three sponsorship deals for the 2026 Olympic Games are predicted to generate 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Japan

Meloni meets Takaichi in Tokyo upgrading ties to strategic partnership

The partnership between Italy and Japan — its third-largest trading partner in Asia — centres on defence and security, economic security and critical minerals, and cooperation in Africa.

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Japanese and Italian PMs discuss defence and trade in Tokyo on Meloni's birthday

Japan and Italy upgraded their relationship to a special strategic partnership, emphasizing economic and energy security and marking 160 years of diplomatic ties.

Climate

Europe's Winter Olympics host sites shrinking due to climate change

Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.

Destinations

Digital nomad visas: How to live, work and travel in Europe

All the remote work visas currently available in Europe, including length of stay, application fees and income requirements.

Business

Italy sees peculiar drop in both unemployment and available jobs

The latest statistical surveys show both the number of workers and the number of unemployed decreasing, while the number of those who have stopped seeking out employment is also rising sharply.

Travel News

Volcano guides at Mount Etna strike over new hiking restrictions

Above certain altitudes, it is a legal requirement to go up the volcano with a qualified guide.

World News

Can Europe's ski industry weather the climate crisis?

Higher temperatures and a lack of snow are forcing Europe's ski resorts to rethink their business model.

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome welcome foreigners as 2025 draws to an end

The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year.

Italy

At least six injured and 100 evacuated after Italy cable car crash

Dozens of people were left stranded after two cabins collided with the cable car's upper and lower stations near the village of Macugnaga in Piedmont.

Travel News

Airport strikes to hit major European hubs this New Year

Airport workers are walking out in protest over pay and working conditions.

Destinations

The best European spots for culture and outdoor adventure in 2026

From culture and art to nature, these European destinations are some of the best to visit in 2026 if you want deeper authenticity, local immersion and unforgettable memories.

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Mount Etna erupts as skiers enjoy spectacle on the slopes

Mount Etna’s northeastern crater lit up Sicily’s sky with Strombolian activity, visible from ski slopes. A 2.4-magnitude earthquake followed, highlighting Etna's vitality.