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Voting to choose Italy's next president goes into a fourth day

Beginning Thursday, a president can be elected with a simple majority, or 505 votes, raising the pressure on leaders to reach a deal.

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Elderly Italian man draws gun when asked for COVID pass at McDonald's

The 88-year-old reportedly had reportedly demanded to enter the restaurant to buy an ice cream.

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Hundreds of people brought to Lampedusa, 7 dead

Seven migrants died after their boat carrying over 250 people encountered rough weather off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, the country's coast guard said Tuesday

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Italy casts mostly blank ballots in 1st round of presidential election

Lawmakers and regional electors cast mostly blank ballots in the first round of Italy's presidential election amid a political stalemate.

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Voting begins in Italian presidential election amid COVID-19 pandemic

Italy's next president will have an important role in acting as a neutral referee among the various parties — as Italy struggles to emerge from the pandemic — and will work to enact reforms to help the recovery and boost economic growth.

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Explained: The mystery and quirks of Italy's presidential election

Anyone over the age of 50 with "full civil rights" is eligible to be Italy's president.

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‘New Hope’ cooperative for migrant women finding work in Italy

An Italian initiative that started 20 years ago continues to provide women, mainly of African origin, the opportunity to escape the legacy of human trafficking and start a new life.

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Italy rescues 305 migrants on overcrowded boat near Lampedusa

Italy has seen an increase in migrant arrivals across the Mediterranean Sea in recent months.

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Here are the travel restrictions for Europe’s top ski destinations

These are the latest updates as travel rules ease across Switzerland and Austria.

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Submerged Roman city in Italy reveals ancient Roman mosaics

Divers, snorkelers, and tourists visit all year round - to travel back in time and swim through ancient streets, past mosaics, statues, columns, and the remains of what was once a seaside resort for wealthy Romans.

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John Malkovich denied access to Venice hotel due to expired COVID pass

The 68-year-old star was in the City of the Doges for two days filming the American series 'Ripley'.

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DR Congo arrests two suspects over killing of Italian ambassador

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the main suspect is still at large.

Design

Sale of €450 million Caravaggio mural mansion collapses with no buyers

The Roman home, which is in strong contention to be Europe's most expensive property deal this year, will be marked down in price as a result.

Food and Drink

Tourists tuck in across Italy honour pizza patron Saint Anthony

Pizza-makers far and wide were hard at work making a cheesy, doughy national favourite on January 17 to celebrate the food's patron saint.

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Ukraine's Oksana Lyniv becomes first female conductor at Bologna's Teatro Comunale

Born in Brody, western Ukraine, to musician parents, Lyniv conducted her first orchestra when she was just 16 years old before going on to study at the Lysenko music school in Lviv.

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Police in Italy see red after being given pink face masks

It's fair to say they weren't exactly tickled pink by this move.

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Watch: Italy, EU bid farewell to EP president David Sassoli

David Sassoli, European Parliament president, died earlier this week at the age of 65.

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Two young men arrested over New Year's Eve attacks on women in Milan

Nine women say they were assaulted by groups of young men in Milan's main square during the celebrations.

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Watch Europe’s aeronauts soar over the Alps in hot air balloons

COVID-19 restrictions can’t stop these enthusiasts from taking flight

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France's 'tidal wave' of COVID infections as records broken in Italy

France reported more than 360,000 new infections on Tuesday.

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