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 01/03/2023
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 27/02/2023
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? 27/02/2023
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 26/02/2023
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. 24/02/2023
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. 22/02/2023
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 21/02/2023
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". 21/02/2023
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. 21/02/2023
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. 20/02/2023
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. 17/02/2023
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. 15/02/2023
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. 08/02/2023
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. 08/02/2023
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. 08/02/2023
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. 07/02/2023
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. 06/02/2023
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. 05/02/2023
No Comment 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. 05/02/2023
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. 02/02/2023