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'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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Food and Drink

The Italian Espresso makes a bid for UNESCO immortality

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

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.

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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.

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'It will be fun': Venice carnival kicks off hoping for a brighter year

After being hit by the pandemic for two years in a row, the world-famous Venice carnival has resumed.

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Etna eruption causes storm with lightning

An unusually powerful eruption of Sicily's Mt. Etna volcano created a volcanic storm on Thursday night with bolts of lightning streaking the sky above the crater.

Culture news

Greek statue loaned to Italy in goodwill gesture

The Greek government hopes that the return of a foot from the marble tableaux which adorned the Parthenon will prompt similar actions by the British.

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Discovery of woman two years after her death sparks loneliness debate

The body of a 70-year-old woman was found in her Prestino home, more than two years after her death.

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