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Ivrea Carnival 2026: Italy’s famous Battle of Oranges draws thousands

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Meloni: Italy to attend Trump's Board of Peace session as observer

Italy will attend Donald Trump's new Board of Peace only as an observer due to constitutional limitations, as Premier Giorgia Meloni faces harsh criticism at home.

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Streets of Ivrea explode with flying oranges in a three-day carnival revolt

In Ivrea, Italy’s Battle of the Oranges turns streets into a citrus battlefield, in three‑day carnival ritual.

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Italian court convicts 12 for attempting to revive fascist party

CasaPound takes its name from Ezra Pound, the US modernist poet who collaborated with Fascist Italy during World War II. The group was founded in December 2003 when activists occupied a state-owned building in Rome's Esquilino district.

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Italy reviews progress on Mattei Plan at Africa summit in Ethiopia

The summit marks the first time the biennial Italy-Africa meeting has been held on the African continent since the Mattei Plan was launched in Rome in January 2024.

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Fake claims of JD Vance being booed buffet Milan Winter Olympics

From a fake viral video of JD Vance being booed to Russian-backed disinformation, did you spot these fake claims surrounding the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics?

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These are the world’s most welcoming travel destinations for 2026

The new lists reveal 10 cities and 10 regions that have been praised for their hospitality over the past 12 months.

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Newsletter: Avoiding the 'slow agony' of EU economic decline

How to restore Europe's economic edge in a world of aggressive competition? It's the question on the table as EU leaders gather for a retreat in the Belgian countryside later today.

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Norwegian biathlete says he regrets TV confession of infidelity

Sturla Holm Laegreid’s tearful confession did not go down well with critics who said it took the focus away from his Norway teammate Johan Olav-Botn, who took gold in the event.

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Chic Italian island caps tour groups to curb overtourism this summer

Capri receives up to 50,000 daily visitors in peak season, a number far exceeding the resident population of roughly 13,000 to 15,000.

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Monte Paschi board member resigns amid insider trading probe

Stefano Di Stefano, a senior official at the finance ministry and a board member of Monte dei Paschi di Siena, is under investigation by the Milan public prosecutor’s office.

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ACC shelves plans to open battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany

European vehicle battery venture Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has shelved plans to build electric vehicle battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany due to slower-than-expected growth in EV demand.

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When in Italy: Health tips to stay safe for Winter Olympics 2026 trips

From flu vaccination to food safety: health tips to have a safe stay in Italy during the Olympic Games

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Winter Olympics flame lights up Milan as crowds pack Piazza Duomo

As the relay reached its final city stop, the Winter Olympics flame arrived in Milan’s Piazza Duomo, where ballerina Nicoletta Manni lit the cauldron, drawing huge crowds and celebrations.

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Watch the video: Who might have already won at Winter Olympics?

On Friday, the Winter Olympics return to Europe. To keep the mountains white in a warming climate, most of the Italian slopes now rely on artificial snow. But the International Olympic Committee promises the emotions will be real. So who will be the winner?

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Vance hails unifying moment as US team arrives for Winter Games

The US vice president leads the US delegation at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the Games a rare unifying moment as world leaders gather for the opening.

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Olympians turn runway models as IOC unveils teams' uniforms

Italy set the tone for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on 4 February 2026, as athletes gathered in Milan to preview their ceremony outfits.

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