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Euroviews. View Q&A with Pietro Orlandi: Rome needs to stop bowing to the Vatican

Italian politicians and the judiciary have always passively accepted the will and power of the ecclesiastical hierarchies. I hope that is now a thing of the past, Pietro Orlandi told Euronews.

Europe News

EU delays final vote on combustion engine ban, exposing dissent

Under the proposed law, new sales of cars and vans that run on fossil fuels will be totally banned after 2035.

Climate

Fears for food supplies as Italy and France brace for another drought

Western Europe looks set to suffer another drought this summer. How are countries preparing?

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Italy shipwreck: Relatives arrive in Calabria to claim loved ones

Relatives of some of the 67 people who drowned in a shipwreck off southern Italy have arrived in Crotone, Calabria, to claim their loved ones.

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Europe Decoded

Why Italian right-to-die activists are embracing civil disobedience

'I’m down for it': Why Italian right-to-die activists are embracing civil disobedience

Europe News

Over €170,000 seized from Italian MEP, assistants over fraud suspicion

EU prosecutor seizes €170,000 from Italian MEP and assistants over fraud suspicion

My Europe Series

Italy's left picks 'anti-Meloni' Elly Schlein to lead the party

The 37-year-old politician is touted as a new hope for Italy's weakened left. But is that enough to convince her party's wearier voters?

Italy

At least 59 dead including a baby in migrant boat tragedy off Italy

At least 59 people including a baby and other children have died after a boat attempting to land them in southern Italy broke up and sank

Food and Drink

Olive oil in coffee? We tried making Starbucks' new Italian latte

Starbucks is debuting a new range of drinks in its Italian coffeeshops. The twist, they all revolve around adding extra virgin olive oil to coffee.

Travel News

Venice canals almost run dry after lack of winter rain

Taxis and traditional gondolas have been struggling to pass through the dwindling waterways.

Culture news

Watch this: Italy's Viareggio Carnival marks its 150th anniversary

From gorillas to gas masks and lots of paper mache - Italy's Viareggio Carnival is marking its 150th anniversary with colourful parades after being closed down by the pandemic

Europe News

Rule of law issues in most EU countries remain unaddressed - Report

Poland and Hungary are once more flagged as the "worst offenders" with the new right-wing coalition governments in Italy and Sweden described as "fast learners".

Culture news

How to rescue and renovate culture sites after deadly earthquakes

Another terrible repercussion of earthquakes like those experienced by Türkiye and Syria this month is the destruction of cultural heritage. Sergio Cantone has examined Italy's areas hit by devastating quakes and their efforts to protect and preserve history.

Italy

Italy: 84 rescued migrants disembark Ocean Viking after sea ordeal

The NGO vessel was granted permission to dock at Emilia-Romagna's only port on Saturday. SOS Mediterranee says 58 unaccompanied minors were among those onboard.

Food and Drink

A terrible day for France: the world's top 10 cheeses revealed

A controversial list of the world's best cheeses has just been published. France has come out licking its wounds, while the undoubted victor of the ranking is another surprise.

Italy

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi acquitted over 'Bunga Bunga' case

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was found not guilty of witness tampering in a trial related to controversial 'Bunga Bunga' parties.

Culture news

Stella Jean quits Milan Fashion Week over lack of diversity

Jean has announced she will go on a hunger strike to avoid repercussions against designers associated with her.

Culture news

All drama and no Zelenskyy: Italy’s Sanremo is off to an odd start

A planned guest appearance by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Italy's Sanremo Music Festival attracted cross-party criticism.

Conscious Travel

EU train travel on track to be faster and cheaper under new scheme

There’ll be no excuse to take flights within Europe when these new long distance train routes have launched.

Culture news

Italy's opera houses sing to save Verdi's home

Villa Verdi was the composer's home for over 50 years, but is up for public auction this year and it could be taken away from the public.

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