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Libya

Euroviews. Is Western myopia in Libya creating a far worse version of Gaddafi?

If we do not prevent Libya from becoming a mafia state, the trend will not stop at Libya’s borders but become a norm in the region, and especially the Sahel, Hafed Al-Ghwell writes.

Economy

Italy doubles 'billionaires' tax on wealthy new arrivals

Locals had criticised the previous tax rules after rich expats buying property in Italy sent house prices spiking.

Climate

‘Hottest weekend of the year’: Italy and Spain brace for extreme heat

A weather system that has moved up from Africa is causing prolonged extreme heat across Italy that will peak this weekend.

Europe News

Italy 'ready for any event' in Middle East, says foreign minister

The country's foreign ministry has warned Italians still in Lebanon that "those who can should return".

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EU Commissioner and RAI top management: A sticky August for Meloni

The Italian Prime Minister is wrestling with choices over who to nominate as the next EU Commissioner, and the new Board of Directors of the public media network RAI. Both choices involve wrangling within her coalition, and were complicated by the recent EU rule of law report.

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Olympics: Errani and Paolini win historic gold in Paris

Italian tennis players win doubles against Russians Andreeva and Shnaider in career highlight.

Food and Drink

Why Rome is Italy's undisputed gelato capital

As Rome bakes under the intense summer sun, the city is solidifying its reputation as Italy's gelato capital. With a 14% increase in gelato consumption this year, both locals and tourists are flocking to Rome’s historic gelaterias.

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Italy blames financial woes in family benefits dispute with Brussels

Rome is facing legal action by the European Commission for allegedly discriminating against EU citizens who reside in the Mediterranean country.

Culture news

See Rome as it was 2,000 years ago in new multimedia show

The Journey through Caesar's Forum project offers tourists a virtual night-time walk through the ruins of the first Imperial Forum that has been restored to its former splendour.

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Italy-funded asylum centres in Albania to be fully ready by September

The agreement signed last year by Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama aims to process the asylum claims of migrants rescued at sea while keeping them in Albania, a move that has garnered both criticism and support.

Travel News

Venice bans large tour groups of more than 25 people

The iconic Italian city has restricted tour group sizes as part of its mission to regulate huge crowds and improve local life.

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Farmers anxious about impact of high temperatures on agriculture

Sicilian farmers are urging the government to implement long-term solutions as extreme heat and a year-long drought raised concerns about the future of agriculture.

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Olympics: Italian boxer abandons match after less than a minute

Italian boxer Angela Carini decided to withdraw in tears just 46 seconds after the start of a match that has sparked huge controversy at the Olympics.

Climate

Will Europe’s heatwaves continue throughout August?

Spain's weather agency has warned that temperatures could be higher than normal until October.

Europe News

Opening of controversial Italian migrant centres delayed yet again

Government-aligned MEPs have defended the plan to detain migrant arrivals in Albania rather than Italy, an arrangement NGOs have decried as "cruel".

World News

Wildfires continue to burn across Europe as temperatures remain high

The Italian capital and parts of Albania and North Macedonia have seen some of the worst incidents of fires so far this year.

Nature

Bear cubs struggle to survive after ‘dangerous’ mother killed in Italy

Animal rights activists have condemned the killing of a mother bear accused of attacking a French hiker in Italy.

Italy

Opening of Italian asylum seeker detention centres in Albania delayed

The controversial deal, in which the Western Balkan country will host thousands of asylum seekers on Italy’s behalf, is expected to last for five years and provides shelter to up to 3,000 migrants picked up by the Italian Coast Guard in international waters each month.

Culture news

How the Italian government is driving out foreign opera directors

Italy’s far-right-led government is seeking to restore landmark cultural institutions to Italians.

People

This couple ditched city life to run a remote mountain hotel in Italy

The couple are spending the summer running at a rifugio 2,000 metres above sea level.

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