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Milan Malpensa airport officially named after Silvio Berlusconi

The opposition has voiced their discontent with the decision, claiming it is violating the law.

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Passport waiting times: How do different European countries compare?

Don’t miss out on your summer holiday: Renewing a passport can take as little as one day or as long as eight weeks depending on where you live in Europe.

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Don’t look down: Slackliner crosses from Italian mainland to Sicily

Jaan Roose, 32, has previously made sporting history as the only athlete ever to complete a double backflip on a slackline.

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Will Salvini joining Patriots for Europe rock the Italian government?

Far-right League party joining Patriots for Europe has raised concerns about Italy's coalition stability, as the move complicates PM Meloni's relationships with allies due to differing stances on the EU and NATO.

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Uproar over plans to name Milan airport after Berlusconi

More than a year after his death, Berlusconi can’t shake claims of corruption - or his synonymy with controversial ‘bunga bunga’ parties.

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Willem Dafoe becomes new director of Venice Biennale Teatro

Willem Dafoe said of his appointment: “I realize that I am known as a film actor, but I was born in the theatre, the theatre trained me and galvanized me. I am a stage animal."

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Ploughing Peace, the Eiffel Tower on Italian soil

Italian land artist Dario Gambarin created a two-acre depiction of the Eiffel Tower in a Verona crop field to honor the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

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'Democracy is not in good health,' says Pope Francis

The leader of the Catholic Church addressed thousands in Trieste and renewed his commitment to pray and work for peace in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan and Myanmar.

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Flights resumed at Catania Airport after closure due to ashfall

On the nearby island of Stromboli the Civil Protection agency issued its top, red alert warning the situation there could deteriorate. The volcano there also started erupting earlier this week, sending ash clouds two kilometres into the sky and spilling lava into the sea.

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Are French and Italian far-right and far-left free of antisemitism?

Far-right parties in France and Italy struggle against the blunders of their own extremists while being vocally pro-Israel. Meanwhile, the far-left pro-Palestinian narrative often skids into a fierce anti-Israeli rhetoric.

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Italy's Five Star Movement joins The Left but with observer status

The Five Star Movement will have an observer status for the next six months to ensure "political convergence" with the pan-European group.

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Spectacular display as Mount Etna erupts in Sicily

Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

Culture news

Boos edited to applause for Culture Minister spark Italy state TV row

The public broadcaster said RAI bought the show from an external partner and pledged to clarify the incident.

Moments

Get off the beaten path in Italy for a more sustainable trip

Italy has invested millions in sustainable tourism, from walking trails to trains.

Business

Chocolate maker plans vegan Nutella - what's nut to like?

Ferrero is planning a vegetable version of Nutella for Italy's supermarket shelves. The new version will have no traces of animal-origin ingredients.

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Italy's Five Star Movement seeks to join The Left in the EU Parliament

The Left has told Italy's Five Star Movement that there are "clear political conditions" before the party can join the group.

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Is the Franco-German axis over? Brothers of Italy think so

What’s behind Meloni’s disappointment over the EU job nomination package?

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This popular Italian destination is finally getting its own airport

Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is getting a facelift and opening as a commercial airport with flights starting this July.

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French elections: Meloni yet to break silence on Le Pen's success

Le Pen’s advantage is seen as a positive development for Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and ECR’s role in the EU, according to Italian media.

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Storms kill at least four people in the southern Alps in Switzerland

Storms in Switzerland and northern Italy caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four people dead, authorities said Sunday.