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Michelangelo's David is not porn, Florence tells US parents

Should Michelangelo's David be shown to schoolchildren? Some parents at a Florida school think not - and Florence wants to convince them otherwise.

Destinations

Where is the 'Maldives of Italy'?

This region on the heel of Italy combines rich cultural heritage with stunning natural landscapes.

Culture news

New museum dedicated to the art of comics opens in Italy

PAFF! International Museum of Comic Art's new permanent exhibition is the first of its kind in Italy, putting a spotlight on the interaction between comics, cinema, painting, fashion, design and several other fields.

Destinations

When in Rome: The easiest (and hardest) European countries to move to

Only one European country ranked in the top ten for the easiest places to get started as an expat.

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Culture news

Italian novelist says Leonardo's da Vinci's mother was a slave

Research into the iconic polymath's parentage has claimed da Vinci's mother was not a Tuscan peasant, as previously thought, but a slave from the Caucasus.

Italy

30 people die 'due to non-assistance' by Italy coastguard: Monitor

"Why, given the urgency of the situation, did the Italian authorities not send adequate rescue assets immediately to the scene of distress," asked Alarm Phone.

Europe News

Italy estimates 680K migrants might cross sea from Libya

The intelligence services assessment has sparked alarming headlines in Italy but an IOM spokesperson cautioned against the figure.

Italy

Alert in Mediterranean: NGO loses contact with 47 'panicked' migrants

Alarm Phone has urged for those aboard the missing boat to be rescued immediately amid ‘extremely dangerous’ weather conditions.

World News

1,300 migrants rescued by Italian coastguard from Mediterranean Sea

The rescues come nearly two weeks after a shipwreck off the Calabrian coast killed at least 74 migrants who had departed Turkey.

Destinations

Where are Europe’s sunniest - and snowiest - cities?

Can you guess the sunniest city in Europe? We crunched the data to find out.

Italy

Israel pushes for increased gas exports to Italy

Netanyahu raised the possibility of Israel creating an additional liquified natural gas terminal in Cyprus.

Italy

More than 100 migrants were rescued in the Mediterranean

More than 100 migrants, including 24 minors, arrived at the Italian port of Brindisi after they were rescued from the Mediterranean.

World News

Meloni cabinet approves decree for new trafficking law

The proposed law would punish human traffickers with up to 30 years in prison. It would also target those who finance smuggling operations.

Football Now

Serie A: Can Napoli win their first title since 1990?

In partnership with Media City

30 years after their last Scudetto, it looks like the long wait for a title could finally be over for Napoli this season.

Italy

Who are the most wanted mobsters in Italy?

Among the most searched-for people in Italy are: Giovanni Motisi, Attilio Cubeddu, and Renato Cinquegranella

Italy

Why do runaway Sicilian mafia bosses often not flee far?

Staying local is, first and foremost, a matter of social prestige and recognition, something which still matters a lot to the Sicilian mafia. But there are also many logistical advantages.

Experiences

Extreme weather is changing the face of tourism in Europe

Last summer, Europe was hit with extreme temperatures. 2023 is expected to get even hotter.

Italy

Sister of top mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro arrested in Sicily

Rosalia Messina Denaro, the sister of a top Sicilian mafia boss, was arrested for allegedly helping her brother run his criminal operations while he was in hiding.

Travel News

Which EU country welcomes the most new citizens?

From Sweden to Lithuania, these are the EU countries welcoming the most - and fewest - new citizens

India

Italy PM Meloni urges India to play key role in ending Ukraine war

Meloni condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and underscored its adverse impact on developing countries in terms of food and energy security.

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