Italy

Italy controversially ends lawsuits against Nazi Germany

By 28 June, any victims of Nazi atrocities in Italy and their relatives must file a compensation claim against Germany -- a deadline which puts an end to a years-long dispute between the two countries.

25/05/2023

Italy

Italian farms face disaster after heavy floods

Some Italian farmers say they are at serious risk of losing their livelihoods after heavy flooding on the heels of a drought.

24/05/2023

Italy

Italy passes €2 billion aid package for flood victims

Emilia Romagna is one of Italy’s richest regions and the impact of the floods has raised questions about why funding allocated to counter hydrological instability has not been used.

23/05/2023

World News

For a mud cause: Climate activists stage protests across Europe

Environmental activists are not staying quiet. On Tuesday a string of new protests against governments, oil companies, and the air travel industry took place around the continent.

23/05/2023

Earth News

Stain it black: Climate activists target Rome’s iconic Trevi fountain

Activists disrupted the tourist hotspot to protest the government’s inaction on climate change.

22/05/2023

No Comment

Mount Etna erupts covering the Sicilian town of Catania with ash

Volcanic ash and mist covered the Sicilian town of Catania on Sunday as Mount Etna erupted.

22/05/2023

Italy

Italy's Mount Etna volcano spewing smoke and ash in new eruption

Heavy clouds around the volcano's summit have impaired visibility, sending ash discharges into the atmosphere

22/05/2023

Italy

Italy’s floods: What happened to plans to prevent it from happening?

Multi-billion-euro plans for measures to prevent flooding and landslides were scrapped by the government in 2018. After the tragedy in Emilia Romagna, there are new calls for the initiative to be revived.

22/05/2023

Italy

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visits flood-hit regions

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has visited her country's northeastern region after floods killed at least 14 people and displaced thousands more.

21/05/2023

Argentina

Europe's future football stars vie for U20 World Cup glory

Players from five European nations will look to make their mark in this year's U20 World Cup which kicks off this weekend in Argentina.

21/05/2023

Earth News

How is climate change affecting what we wear?

Unpredictable weather is forcing fashion retailers to change tack.

21/05/2023

Italy

Italian Red Cross helps hundreds affected by deadly floods

Emergency services in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna continued to carry out rescues and evacuations on Saturday, after flooding swamped large areas.

20/05/2023

Culture news

A museum in Italy opens its doors to people displaced by deadly floods

Ravenna's Classis museum is offering camp beds and food among its many artefacts to those who lost their homes in the natural disaster.

19/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Film star Sophia Loren jailed over tax dispute

On 19 May 1982, Italian film star Sophia Loren started a prison sentence for tax evasion.

19/05/2023

Tunisia

Why Tunisia’s political and economical crisis is Europe’s problem too

Following President Kais Saied’s political crackdown on dissent in Tunisia, Europe has been cautious about condemning his authoritarian descent, fearful of risking instability in a country which plays a key role in stopping illegal migration.

19/05/2023

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Weather emergencies declared across Europe

Several weather-related emergencies have been declared across Europe including Italy where fatal flooding has followed severe drought in some regions.

18/05/2023

Euronews Witness

NGOs slam Europe for allowing migrant deaths in the Mediterranean

Italy faces the biggest influx of migrants since 2017. Over 900 people have died since January trying to cross the Mediterranean. NGOs accuse Europe and institutions of letting those fleeing conflict and poverty die at sea.

18/05/2023

World News

At least 13 dead and more missing as floods hit northern Italy

Italy declares a state of emergency in the north as at least 13 people die and others are missing after devastating floods that have left thousands of homes without electricity and cut off from rescue workers trying to reach them.

18/05/2023

Design

Meet the jury members for 2023's Venice Biennale

The board of directors for Venice's International Architecture Exhibition have revealed the five jury members who will award prizes when the show kicks off on 20 May.

18/05/2023

My Europe Series

More EU countries reclaim land from the mafia. Here's how they use it

Italy was the first to pass a law to allow the reallocation of land for social purposes. Since then, several other countries have followed suit.

18/05/2023