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Italy

Amanda Knox to be retried for slander in Italy, court decides

Italy's top court overturned Amanda Knox's slander conviction on Friday, ordering a new trial in Florence.

13/10/2023

Italy

Anti-mafia writer Roberto Saviano fined €1000 for insulting Italian PM

Italy's Prime Minister sued the writer over remarks he made about her toxic rhetoric around illegal immigration during a TV interview in 2020.

13/10/2023

Italy

Three investigated for 'road murder' after Italy's deadly bus crash

The three men accused of 'road murder' and other lesser crimes worked for city authorities in Venice and the bus company which owned the crashed vehicle.

12/10/2023

Travel News

How is the Italy-France rail tunnel closure affecting travel?

Authorities are warning of much heavier traffic on roads and increased demand for flights.

11/10/2023

Italy

Italy is trying to make exporting arms to countries at war easier

Under Giorgia Meloni's government's new proposal, Italy would be able to export arms to countries at war as well as to those with a poor track record of human rights violations, evading bans that currently stop it from doing so.

11/10/2023

Markets

France to take back wine-producing crown from Italy

Due to a drop in Italian wine production, France is set to become the world's leading producer for 2023.

10/10/2023

Art

Siena Photo Awards 2023: Take a look at the powerful winning images

This year's Siena Photo Awards winners offer a breathtaking glimpse into the full spectrum of the human experience, spanning from deep-sea divers' adventures to emotional farewells at war.

10/10/2023

Spain

Sexual crimes by minors in Spain and Italy are soaring, but why?

Spain has the highest number of minors convicted of sexual offences since records began and in Italy the number rose by 15.7%, but why?

09/10/2023

World News

World's biggest sailing race held in Trieste in Italy

Over 1,700 boats have taken part the Regatta Barcolana, a massive international sailing regatta.

08/10/2023

Culture news

Meet Chinese shop owner Angela, Italy's latest social media star

Renowned for her humorous videos and iconic catch phrases, the 59-year-old owner of a mega-store in Rome has garnered a huge online following. So what has led to Angela's sudden success – and is she fighting or reinforcing ethnic stereotypes?

08/10/2023

Italy

Losing my religion: More people across Europe have little or no belief

In Italy, the cradle of Catholicism, new research suggests that only 19% of citizens attend services at least weekly, while 31% never attend at all - and it's a trend already growing in some European nations.

08/10/2023

Moments

Staying at Italy’s treetop wellness resort felt like a dream

A luxury treehouse with a secret forest hidden within: My dreamy break in Italy’s treetop resort.

08/10/2023

Moments

‘The city is killing us’: Why one eco-commune feels it has the answer

Ever dreamed of abandoning the city to live in the bucolic landscapes of central Italy? It’s easier than you think.

07/10/2023

Italy

Young climate activists join Fridays for Future protest in Rome

The movement founded by Greta Thunberga organized climate strikes in more than 35 Italian cities under the slogan “Climate Resistance”.

07/10/2023

Italy

‘Unsafe’ country: Italy’s court blocks transfer of migrant to Tunisia

A court in Florence, Italy, has blocked the deportation of one migrant back to Tunisia after declaring the assessment of the country as “safe” obsolete in light of Kais Saied’s government’s authoritarian turn.

06/10/2023

Travel News

Italy's super volcano could erupt any time: What tourists need to know

Campi Flegrei is much bigger than the nearby Vesuvius. It last erupted in 1538.

06/10/2023

Europe News

EU countries agree new rules to manage future migration crises

The preliminary agreement reached on Wednesday paves the way for establishing common rules to manage an unexpected mass arrival of asylum seekers, a crucial element of the European Union's migration reform.

04/10/2023

Italy

At least 21 people dead after bus crash near Venice

Those who died in the Tuesday night crash included at least five Ukrainians, one German citizen and the man who was driving the bus, according to the Venice prefecture.

03/10/2023

Italy

Italy remembers one of the Mediterranean's deadliest migrant disasters

As Lampedusa commemorated the 10-year anniversary of the sinking of a migrant boat that claimed 368 lives, participants said little has changed to prevent a similar tragedy.

03/10/2023

Lifestyle

How Italy is positioning itself as Europe's top golfing destination

The Italian government is taking a big putt by investing in golf to take advantage of the sport's burgeoning popularity. Italy also believes its unique culture can help it top Europe's leader board of top golfing destinations.

29/09/2023