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Italy

Italian coastguard rescues 573 migrants on two boats near Sardinia

The body of a migrant, ho had reportedly died days earlier, was also found on one of the ships.

23/02/2022

Experiences

Why are polar bears and spacemen floating down this Italian street?

One of Europe’s most renowned celebrations - the Carnival of Viareggio - is back with a bang after coronavirus restrictions limited last year's plans.

23/02/2022

Culture news

Descend into creative madness at Rome's latest immersive exhibition

Art-lovers keen to unleash their wild sides should head to the Chiostro del Bramante in Rome, where a "Crazy" exhibition urges visitors to revel in colourful madness.

23/02/2022

Nature

Is the 12km-high ash cloud hovering above Mount Etna dangerous?

After a period of quiet, Europe’s tallest volcano returned to action on Monday with a 12-kilometre high ash cloud spiralling above Italy’s port city of Catania.

23/02/2022

My Europe Series

'I felt true emptiness': A hidden loneliness crisis is haunting Italy

The harrowing story of how an elderly woman's body was left undiscovered for two years sparked a debate in Italy about loneliness.

21/02/2022

Culture news

Achille Lauro strips his way to Eurovision 2022 with San Marino entry

Achille Lauro won the 'Una Voce per San Marino' competition, and will perform his song 'Stripper' at the Eurovision 2022 for San Marino

21/02/2022

Italy

Italy's ambassador to Australia dies after falling from home balcony

Italy's ambassador to Australia, Francesca Tardioli, has died after falling from a balcony in her home town.

21/02/2022

Culture news

Pompeii's excavation uncovers 'duck and snails' fast food shop

New work to preserve the remains of the city of Pompeii has uncovered some interesting archaeological discoveries.

21/02/2022

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"Nebula solaris", Venetian Water Festival held in the Arsenal

The Venice Water Festival is celebrated this year in the Arsenal, transformed, for the occasion, in an open-air theatre

20/02/2022

Food and Drink

Angry chef reacts to the worst crimes committed against Italian food

You’re doing Italian food all wrong, says Italian chef and YouTube superstar, Vincenzo Prosperi.

18/02/2022

Food and Drink

'Mammalucchi': The Venetian pastry delicacy created by accident

Venice Carnival's tastiest secret is out: mammalucchi, a mouth-watering fried, sugary pastry which began life as an accident, is the treat hankered after by gondoliers and masked revelers alike

17/02/2022

Italy

In blow for cannabis advocates, Italy's high court blocks referendum

630,000 people signed a petition calling for the cultivation of the plant to be decriminalised.

16/02/2022

Italy

Italy's Constitutional Court rejects referendum on euthanasia

A petition for a referendum on the right to die had collected more than 750,000 signatures last August, well above the threshold required to trigger a vote.

16/02/2022

Destinations

These are the 7 best destinations for solo travel around the world

Many of us are ready to get out there and explore the world again but not everyone wants to wait for their family or friends to tag along.

16/02/2022

Destinations

Venice partygoers swap COVID masks for carnival outfits

Three years since the last Venice Carnival, revellers swapped their surgical masks for carnival ones and took to the streets.

16/02/2022

Italy

Abuse survivors demand inquiry into Italian Catholic Church

Advocates for victims of sex abuse by Italian clergy launched a campaign on Tuesday to demand an inquiry into the scope of the problem.

15/02/2022

Europe Decoded

Europe looks for alternate gas solutions but could it be left in cold?

The continent is largely reliant on imports of gas to meet its energy needs.

15/02/2022

Food and Drink

The Italian Espresso makes a bid for UNESCO immortality

Far more than just a shot, millions find the classic infusion magical.

15/02/2022

Food and Drink

The story behind 'Baci': Europe's most romantic chocolate turns 100

The Perugina chocolate confectionary company marks the 100 year milestone of this beloved confectionary.

14/02/2022

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Venice carnival fun returns tentatively post-virus

Venetians and tourists on Saturday swapped surgical masks for carnival masks and costumes, to mark the start of the famed Venice Carnival celebrations.

13/02/2022