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Naples uses its coffee shop solidarity to help poor get a COVID test

People in Naples have been paying for two COVID-19 tests, one for themselves and one for a stranger who can't afford it. The principle is inspired by the Italian city's coffee shop culture.

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Artist brings masks & social distancing to traditional nativity scene

Genny Di Virgilio is known in Italy for peppering the traditional manger scene with current events. So, of course, this year, COVID-19 took centre stage.

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Was the world’s favourite cheese invented by accident?

According to Italian legend, the creation of mozzarella was a stroke of luck.

Italy

'World's largest seizure': Italy finds haul of ISIS-made amphetamines

The haul is worth about €1 billion and came in the form of 84 million Captagon tablets

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Pompeii to unveil new remains as it reopens after COVID-19 lockdown

The site of the Roman city of Pompeii - destroyed by the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD (CE) - is returning from lockdown in expanded form.

Italy

Coronavirus: Baskets of solidarity lowered from Naples balconies

Naples residents are lowering baskets packed with essentials from their balconies - allowing those in need to collect food while maintaining social distancing

Italy

It was supposed to be a life-saving armada to defy Salvini. It failed

The story of how a 400-strong fleet conceived to defy Italy's right-wing government and save migrants' lives turned into a concert and boat parade.

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Road Trip Europe Day 25: The hard realities in the suburbs of Naples

We’re talking to people across Europe about the issues that affect them ahead of May’s European Parliament Elections on our EU road trip which has arrived in Naples. Euronews correspondents Jack Parrock and Elena Cavallone have been speaking to some locals in the suburbs of the Italian city.

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In Naples, students look to the future in the world’s oldest public university

In partnership with the European Commission

The Federico II University in Naples is the world’s oldest public university. It also hosts the Developer Academy where students learn to develop apps for iphones.

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Nativity figures of Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un popular in Italy

Italian families are displaying figurines of Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un and Cristiano Ronaldo next to Jesus' crib in nativity scenes this Christmas. There's even space for Silvio Berlusconi

Italy

From 'graffiti hunter' to champion of Naples' street art

De Lucas was initially known as the 'graffiti hunter', now he has become the 'champion' of street artists.

Italy

Italy road trip: Euronews drives across country to hear people’s views

Euronews correspondents Bryan Carter and Elena Cavallone are on a five-day road trip across Italy uncovering the issues that matter most to locals.

Italy

Fires flare on slopes of Mount Vesuvius

Locals evacuated as observers think smoke from forst fires is coming from Mount Vesuvius

Spain

Europe-wide arrests ‘target Neapolitan mafia’

Spanish police say 24 people have been arrested for alleged drug trafficking and money-laundering.

Sport

Champions League: Heavyweights Real Madrid and Bayern Munich safely progress to quarter finals

Holders Real Madrid reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League after beating Napoli in the last 16.

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Napoli boost Champions League qualification with Roma win

Roma and Napoli warmed up for their European action this week with a clash at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

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Naples airport archeological museum is a world's first

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, welcomes passengers at Naples Capodichino Airport.

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Naples hospital staff clocked in but skipped work, inquiry alleges

Clocking in, but not appearing to hang around: 55 Naples hospital employees arrested, 94 under investigation, for alleged fraud.

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Real Madrid ready all guns for Napoli, Arsenal look to reverse fortunes

Real Madrid have mastered the art of winning without hitting top gear this season but that will be severely tested in Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with…

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This should make you a more confident airline passenger

When it comes to air transport, an emergency can quickly turn into a crisis situation. Be it severe weather, a security threat or a cyber attack. How does the industry prepare for a crisis?

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