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Italy swimmer Damiano Lestingi proposes during Olympic Flame event

Italy’s Damiano Lestingi proposed during the Olympic Flame event in Civitavecchia, turning his Milano Cortina 2026 duties into a personal milestone.

Sport

The journey of the Olympic flame around Italy begins

The first leg of the Olympic torch tour has started from the Stadio dei Marmi in Rome. The flame will pass through all the regions and arrive on the eve of the start of the Winter Games in Milan, on 5 February.

Moments

These European Christmas trains offer snowy peaks and festive markets

Start off the holidays with a bang with these unique European winter and Christmas train journeys, offering luxury, adventure and slow travel.

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe is Trump the most popular?

How much is Meloni boosting Trump's popularity in Italy? Are the Danes still peeved over Greenland? And what are the most pro-Trump political parties in Europe?

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Travel News

Milan bans check-in key boxes for short rentals from 2026

From 2026, Milan is cracking down on short-term rentals with a ban on key boxes on public land.

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Olympic flame for Milan Cortina 2026 arrives in Rome

The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games arrived in Rome, marking the start of a nationwide torch relay that will span all Italian provinces before the opening ceremony on 6th of February.

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Italy bids farewell to tennis legend Nicola Pietrangeli

Italy pays tribute to Nicola Pietrangeli with a public viewing and a private funeral attended by figures from sport, politics and entertainment.

Italy

Italy's most accomplished tennis player Nicola Pietrangeli dies at 92

Pietrangeli was the first Italian player to win a Grand Slam trophy, triumphing at the French Open in 1959.

Spain

Spanish police arrest two Camorra crime mob fugitives wanted by Italy

Spanish police arrested two fugitives linked to the notorious Neapolitan organised crime group in Tenerife and Almería, wanted in Italy for serious crimes including extortion and homicide.

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Italy's Senate delays vote on sexual violence consent law until 2026

Italy's Senate delays a vote on a bill introducing consent in sexual violence law until February 2026, sparking criticism from opposition parties and raising debates on legal implications.

Culture news

Why are Italian musicians protesting Venice Opera's new conductor?

Beatrice Venezi was appointed as music director of La Fenice opera house in September. Musicians and staff are demanding her revocation over her lack of experience and ties to the far-right.

Travel News

Nationwide strikes threaten holiday travel in Italy

Nationwide transport walkouts, including strikes on 28 November and 12 December, may affect holiday travel.

Economy

Who does Italy's gold belong to? And why are we talking about it now?

A one-line amendment in Italy’s 2026 Budget has reopened the question of who controls the country’s $300 billion gold reserves, potentially threatening central bank independence.

Italy

Man accused of dressing as dead mother in scam to collect her pension

The 56-year-old former nurse is reportedly under investigation in northern Italy in a case that has been dubbed the "Mrs Doubtfire scandal".

Travel News

Skiing in Italy? Helmets are compulsory this season

Ski helmet laws widely exist for children in many other nations in Europe.

Italy

Italian court removes three children from family living in woods

An Anglo-Australian family's three children were moved to an educational community after social services deemed their forest lifestyle in Palmoli unsafe.

Economy

European Commission challenges Italy over 'golden power' on mergers

The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Italy for its use of the so-called 'golden power' rule, a new chapter in the story of the failed takeover of Banco BPM by UniCredit.

Europe News

Unclear numbers: What we know about Italian military aid to Ukraine

The current figures are outlined in the Annual Report on Authorised Transit, Import and Export of Armaments which was submitted to parliament in spring.

The Europe Conversation

'Crime is a problem everywhere': PM Rama defends Albania in EU

Albanian PM Edi Rama says his country deserves a seat at the EU's table, citing reforms and public support. Rama says crime and corruption are serious problems, but not exclusive to Tirana: "Brussels has crime too."

Italy

Italy to expand anti-spoofing measures to combat scam mobile calls

Italian regulators will expand anti-spoofing protections to mobile numbers, tackling a surge in fraudulent calls in the southern European country that appear to originate from legitimate Italian mobile numbers.