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Fake image of pro-Israeli banner at Italian football match goes viral

An AI-generated image began circulating online after Italy beat Israel 4-1 in a Nations League game.

Moments

Get in the Halloween spirit on these spooky European adventures

From Satan’s Bridge to the Headless Horseman, here's how to spend Halloween in Europe.

Art

Going bananas: Viral fruit artwork to auction for staggering amount

The world’s going bananas – and now an infamous artwork heading to auction will a-peel to wallets...

World News

Salutes not allowed as hundreds mark 'March on Rome' anniversary

Relatives of Mussolini and nearly 600 others marked the march's anniversary, observing rituals in private to avoid legal risks.

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Cinema

Thriller about electing a pope comes close to current Vatican debates

'Conclave' draws the crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the Vatican, but is it too close to the bone for Pope Francis?

Business

Italy's Banca Progetto accused of lending to mafia

A court found that companies linked to the ‘ndrangheta mafia were able to access state-backed loans.

Business

Italian bank plans huge job cuts as it looks to AI and digitalisation

Intesa Sanpaolo is to cut thousands of jobs and focus on a more resilient business model including more use of artificial intelligence and digitalisation.

Travel News

Italy revives long-awaited dream of suspension bridge to Sicily

Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of this year and officials say the bridge will be in use by the early 2030s.

Europe News

Kenyan athletes triumph at first edition of Rome Half Marathon

19-year-old Emmanuel Wafula dominated the men's race after reaching the 10 km mark in 28 minutes 14 seconds and finishing the marathon in 59'58".

Italy

First batch of migrants sent to Albania returned to Italy

Prime Minister Meloni's flagship policy in doubt after the first batch of migrants sent to Albania are returned to Italy following a court ruling.

Europe News

Barnier says Albania migrant processing plan won't work for France

Last week, Italy formally opened two return hub centres in Albania under Rome's jurisdiction, where it plans to process thousands of asylum-seekers outside its borders. But the plan has proved controversial, especially among human rights campaigners.

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Landslides and flooding paralyse transport in northern Italy

Torrential rain has caused landslides and flooding in northern Italy, disrupting transport severely.

Europe News

'Unacceptable': Italian PM Meloni denounces Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her criticism of Israel for attacking United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon.

Culture news

Controversy stalks Italy's honourary status at Frankfurt Book Fair

Italian Publishers Association president Innocenzo Cipolletta defends Italy's controversial attendance at Frankfurt Book Fair.

France

Europol targets gang charging up to €15,000 for fake wine

The operation saw agents raid 14 locations and arrest six people — including one "high value target".

Europe News

Italy criminalises surrogacy abroad with new law, sparking controversy

Italy's new law criminalises seeking surrogacy abroad, with penalties including jail time and hefty fines. Critics argue it unfairly targets same-sex parents and lacks clarity in implementation.

Europe News

Prosecutors request six year jail sentence for Italy’s Matteo Salvini

League members rallied in his support on Friday, calling it “a political trial."

Albania

Albanian activists protest as migrants arrive on Italian ship

Opponents of the Italy-Albania migrant deal argue it is undemocratic because the people of both countries have not been consulted.

Economy

Italy's budget 2025: Breaks for low-income earners and bank levy

Presenting next year's budget, the Italian government seeks to honour election promises while also satisfying EU demands.

Albania

First asylum seekers arrive at Albanian port from Italy

After two days at sea, the Italian Navy ship Libra docked at the port of Shengjin.