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Man arrested in connection with Pistoletto artwork arson

What is it with defacing or destroying cultural sites and artworks recently?

17/07/2023

Culture news

Swiss tourist filmed carving her initials in Rome’s Colosseum

Here we go again...

17/07/2023

World News

Europe faces record temperatures as heatwave hits

Much of Europe is forecast to face the hottest temperatures ever recorded as a heatwave strikes and officials issue health warnings

17/07/2023

Italy

Hundreds of flights across Italy cancelled amid air transport strike

Hundreds of flights across Italy were cancelled Saturday forcing traveller to make alternate plans at the peak of tourist season

15/07/2023

Italy

Eggs on the beach: Volunteers in Italy rally to protect turtle nest

A loggerhead sea turtle laid 91 eggs on a popular beach in Cervia, on Italy's popular Adriatic coast, forcing marine biologists to intervene.

14/07/2023

Travel News

Swap your flight for a trip on Europe's fastest train

Here’s why you should take Europe’s fastest, smoothest and quietest train for your next continental holiday.

14/07/2023

Culture news

The 10 second rule: Why are Italians groping themselves in protest?

Italian social media users are expressing outrage after judges said groping had to last 10 seconds to be considered sexual assault.

13/07/2023

Culture news

Luca Guadagnino and Zendaya to open 80th Venice Film Festival

Luca Guadagnino is back on the Lido this year, offering a star-studded opening film.

07/07/2023

Italy

Six dead and dozens more injured in fire at Italian retirement home

Several people have died and dozens more were injured after a fire broke out at a retirement home in northern Italy.

07/07/2023

Travel News

Italy transport strike on Friday to hit major cities

A ‘black Friday’ is expected tomorrow after Confail Faisa, a trade union for bus, tram and underground workers, announced a nationwide strike.

06/07/2023

Travel News

Rome's Pantheon has started charging tourists an entry fee

Visitors will have to pay to enter the Pantheon but which of Rome’s best tourist attractions will still be free?

05/07/2023

Destinations

The most beautiful pink places to visit in Europe

Here are some of the best pink sights around Europe.

04/07/2023

Eco-Innovation

Inside the factory producing Europe’s most eco-friendly trains

Euronews Green got an inside look around Hitachi’s pioneering train factory in Pistoia, Italy.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Colosseum vandal says sorry after defacing historic amphitheatre

British tourist Ivan Dimitrov asked for forgiveness for defacing the ancient building.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Italian culture official sparks outrage over sexist rant

During the outburst of junior culture minister and renowned art critic Vittorio Sgarbi he made crude references to his sex life and genital organs, which he has defended as "free speech".

04/07/2023

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WATCH: Iffland becomes cliff diving champion in Polignano a Mare Italy

WATCH: Australia's Rhiannan Iffland takes top prize in cliff the world cliff diving in Italy

03/07/2023

World News

Faith in UK gov plunges, while rising elsewhere in Europe - poll

In 2006, Brits trusted their government far more so than in other major European states. Now the tables have turned.

03/07/2023

Destinations

Italy, Greece, Spain: How to beat the heat in top holiday spots

How hot is it in popular holiday spots and how can you beat the heat?

30/06/2023

Culture news

Italy's proposed law puts adoption rights of same-sex couples at risk

In Italy, same-sex couples don't have a legal right to adoption or surrogacy. Now the right-wing government wants to close a loophole allowing them to adopt abroad.

30/06/2023

Italy

These people face 20 years in jail for saving lives at sea

Even as outrage simmers over the hundreds of migrants dying at sea every year off Europe's coast, rescuers are still being persecuted for helping save lives.

30/06/2023