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Rescue operation to save 500 on board burning ferry off Greece

An operation is underway to rescue over 460 people on board a car ferry that caught fire off near the Greek holiday island of Corfu. High winds and

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Greece: Evacuation of ferry with 466 people on board

A ferry travelling from Greece to Italy with 466 passengers and crew on board has caught fire near the Greek island of Othonoi (Othoní). An

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More than 1,000 migrants rescued off Italian coast on Christmas Day

At least 1,250 refugees and migrants were rescued by the Italian navy in four different operations on Christmas Day. They were taken onto the Navy

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Italy trains delayed after 'arson attack' along Milan-Bologna line

Italian train services have suffered severe disruptions following an arson attack along the Milan-Bologna line. Though no group has claimed

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Italian coastguard intercepts merchant vessel packed with Syrian migrants

The Italian coastguard has intercepted a large merchant vessel carrying 850 Syrian migrants. Authorities claim the boat’s autopilot was defective and

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Italian police foil neo-fascist plot to kill politicians over Christmas.

Italian police arrest 14 neo-fascists after plot to kill politicians and attack police over Christmas comes to light.

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Who is the EU's worst at spending Brussels’ billions?

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Nyman celebrates Val Gardena hat-trick

Steven Nyman celebrated his third career World Cup victory on Friday at the same venue as his previous two triumphs. The American three-time Olympian

Italy

Assets worth 100 million euros seized in big anti-mafia case

There has been a dramatic development in an anti-mafia case in Italy. Financial police say they have seized assets worth more than 100 million euros

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Italian actress Virna Lisi dies aged 78

Italian film star Virna Lisi has died at the age of 78. She was best known for her role in How To Murder Your Wife, opposite Jack Lemmon and starred

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Rome announces bid for 2024 Summer Olympics

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Kerry tries to head off UN clash over Palestinian state

US Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Rome on Sunday as the US tries to diffuse tensions over

Italy

Police search for missing baby in Italy

Police in Italy are searching for a missing nine-month old baby. The Russian mother has been placed under investigation after telling police she left

Italy

Italy grinds to a halt as unions unite in opposition to Renzi's reforms

Police clashed with protesters dressed as Santa Claus in Milan as Italian workers staged a general strike. It is the first ever national strike by

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Italian women win coal mine protest after two weeks underground

Eleven days and eleven nights underground, thirty-seven women have occupied a coal mine in the south of Sardinia. Their patience has paid off and

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Italy-USA: Eight held in trans-Atlantic mafia extortion swoop

Police in New York and Italy have arrested eight people in an extortion case that appears to show trans-Atlantic mafia ties are still strong. Among

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Record deaths in 2014 as migrants try to cross the Mediterranean

It is the deadliest route for people fleeing in search of a better life. And this year the Mediterranean has claimed record numbers with 3,419

Italy

Italian singer-song writer 'Pino' dies on stage

One of Italy’s biggest singer-songwriter stars in the 1980s has died aged 60. Giuseppe “Pino” Mango was taken to hospital after collapsing on stage

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Great Prison Bake-off in Italy aims to change lives

From inmate to pastry chef, a cooperative in Padua has opened Italy’s only bakery behind bars. Those serving time are serving up 70,000 Pannetonni

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Where in Europe is corruption most strongly perceived?

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