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Europe Decoded

'It's a shame': NGOs blast Italy's code of conduct for rescue ships

The code compels ship to disembark without delay as soon as the first rescue operation is complete, even if other migrants remain lost at sea.

Culture news

Venice Carnival returns without pandemic-related restrictions

Packed with water parades, fine dining experiences and masked balls complete with elaborate costumes, the historic festival is back and is taking place in Italy's beloved city of bridges from February 4-21.

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People from around the world gather in Venice for carnival parade

Some hundred decorated rowing boats paraded on Sunday, from Punta della Dogana to Rialto Bridge, led by the legendary 7-metre-long papier-maché ‘Pantegana’, which has become one of the symbols of the Venetian carnival.

Culture news

How will new creative director Sabato De Sarno change Gucci?

After eight years with the maximalist gender non-conforming clothes of Alessandro Michele, the Italian fashion house has appointed its next creative director.

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Italy

Giorgia Meloni's first 100 days in office: What has Italy's PM done?

The Italian prime minister has defied critics in some areas, but faced problems with other actions since being sworn in last October.

Europe Decoded

Why second-generation Chinese migrants in Italy don't want citizenship

Prato, in Tuscany, Prato, has the highest percentage of Chinese residents among the local population (14,3%) in Italy. But integration is proving difficult despite roots dating back decades.

Libya

Italy's Giorgia Meloni visits Tripoli as $8bn gas deal is signed

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni extended a hand of friendship to Tripoli while also helping to secure her country's energy security. Italian energy giant signed an $8bn gas exploration contract with Libya's state energy company during the visit.

Italy

Italian police seize €250 million in raid targeting 'Ndrangheta

Italian police on Thursday morning arrested 56 people throughout the country for links with the notorious 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate, seizing around €250 million in assets.

Italy

Fine dining and Godfather memorabilia: Inside a Mafia boss's hideouts

Matteo Messina Denaro was living an almost normal life in his native Sicily, despite being on Italy's most wanted list for 30 years.

Culture news

Dior's love letter to Josephine Baker at Paris Fashion Week

Dior's Spring Summer 2023 inspiration once commanded the stage of smoky jazz clubs often draped in silk and sequins.

World News

Berlin airport 'paralysed' as Europe hit by another day of strikes

Across Europe, several workers are striking over pay and working conditions.

Culture news

Herculaneum fresco among dozen of treasures returned to Italy by US

Italy is celebrating the return of 60 ancient artefacts, some dating back to first century BC, with total value of more than €18.4m.

World News

Snow causes disruption in Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia & Mallorca

Avalanche warnings and travel disruption hit parts of Europe as heavy snow falls in Mallorca and parts of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia and Austria.

Culture news

Last respects paid to Italian film icon Gina Lollobrigida

Fans and family pay last respects to the late Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida at Rome's City Hall where the film icon's body was lying-in-state on Wednesday.

Italy

Italian police find another hideout of captured mafia boss

The Italian police have discovered a new hideout of the recently captured Cosa Nostra boss Messina Denaro who was on the run for over thirty years

Destinations

Dry January: The best places for a sober getaway

Say goodbye to hangovers with these tips on how to have a brilliant alcohol-free trip.

Italy

Mafia boss arrest provides hope to attack survivor

Following the arrest of Italy's most wanted mafia boss, an attack survivor and the president of the Caponnetto Foundation, Giuseppe Antoci, explains the significance of Matteo Messina Denaro's capture.

Italy

Italy's most-wanted 'Mafia superboss' arrested after 30 year manhunt

Matteo Messina Denaro was nabbed at a medical clinic in Palermo where he had apparently gone for treatment.

Culture news

Armani, Fendi and K-Way shine at Milan Fashion Week

The menswear on show in Milan has soared to new heights with several houses putting on impressive Autumn/Winter collections.

Destinations

Why you should walk between Italy’s culture capitals in 2023

The two cities will buzz with cultural events, festivals and exhibition openings this year.

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