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Stolen artefacts recovered by police go on display in new Rome museum

Italy has been so successful in regaining ancient artworks and artefacts illegally exported from the country that it has now created a museum just for them.

Culture news

In Pictures: The stunning winners of the Creative Photo Awards 2022

Winning 2022's Siena Creative Photo Awards' overall prize is Portuguese photographer André Boto. We look through some of the highlights from this year's selection.

Italy

'Life that was': Experts restore historic synagogues in Venice ghetto

Venice’s ghetto dates from 1516 when the republic forced the city's Jewish residents into isolation in the district where the old foundries, or “geti”, had been located.

Italy

Tens of thousands gather in Rome for the return of Pride celebrations

Colourful displays for the first Pride event since the COVID-19 pandemic drew large crowds in support of Italy's LGBTI+ community and the country's minorities.

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Bodies of seven victims found after helicopter crash in northern Italy

Four Turkish and two Lebanese businessmen were among the victims.

Travel News

Tourists damage Rome’s Spanish Steps for the second time in a month

In the last month, tourists have driven cars and e-scooters down Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps causing expensive damage.

Italy

Italy seizes over four tons of cocaine linked to Colombian Gulf Clan

The haul is reported to be one of the largest-ever drug busts in Europe with an estimated street value of €240 million.

Economy

Mixed fortunes as three European economies reveal post-Ukraine invasion GDP

It's good news for some and bad for others as France, Italy and Switzerland published GDP growth figures today.

Travel News

Italy is now restriction-free after dropping all entry rules

Italy's travel rules have changed for visitors from around the world. Here's everything you need to know.

Earth News

These bees are helping Italy's Carabinieri police fight pollution

The Carabinieri military police in Italy are famed for fighting the country's toughest and most dangerous criminals. But now they are turning to bees to tackle air pollution in cities.

Conscious Travel

I book trains for a living, here are my best flight-free travel tips

Booking trains abroad can be confusing, leading many to take flights. But this comprehensive guide makes the exciting world of train travel just as easy.

Europe News

Draghi's 2nd phone call with Putin shows Italy's effort for dialogue

Draghi's phone call with Putin shows Italy's effort to encourage dialogue and avoid a humanitarian crisis, reports Euronews' Giorgia Orlandi.

Travel News

Exclusive: Venice backtracks on its much-needed overtourism tax

Just weeks before the entry system was meant to come into force, authorities have made a u-turn.

Conscious Travel

Four luxury hotels helping to save the bees this World Bee Day

Make a bee line for these insect-friendly hotels this World Bee Day.

Italy

Young women used in love scam to trick elderly men out of €1 million

The women would often enter into a physical relationship with their victims before convincing them to part with their money, said police.

Italy

Five sailors drown after tugboat sinks off Italian coast of Bari

The vessel had been heading for Albania when it sank, according to the Italian coast guard.

Creators

Meet the Italian artisan who turns feathers into fashion

A third-generation feather maker, Duccio Mazzanti has spent decades learning how to master the plume, turning it into unique wearable creations.

Italy

Florence bar fined €1,000 after police called over 'expensive' coffee

The customer had been annoyed at having to pay €2 for an espresso.

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Cyclist out of Giro d'Italia after injuring eye with prosecco cork

Girmay had been celebrating after becoming the first black African cyclist to win a Grand Tour stage.

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Family members to stand trial over Pakistani woman's disappearance

18-year-old Saman Abbas disappeared last year in Italy after telling her boyfriend that her family were going to kill her.

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