Pope Francis insisted on travelling in his Fiat Papal car rather than taking a helicopter, reflecting his desire to connect with the public after his hospital discharge.
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Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s “David” and Brunelleschi’s Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.
Italy is one of the main countries of arrival in Europe for thousands of minors crossing the Mediterranean on their own. Since the beginning of her mandate as prime minister, far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has prioritised the fight against illegal immigration. This fall, the Italian executive approved a decree targeting unaccompanied minor migrants. The text toughens their living conditions and imposes stricter measures on verifying their age. Our correspondents report from Palermo, on the island of Sicily.
He hasn’t played for Roma since September.
Your bank balance will thank you later.
Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry An Italian judge has ordered the seizure of €779.5m from Airbnb over alleged tax evasion. …
Her partner has been missing since her body was found.
Ye stepped out alone.
The couple were caught in a compromising position.
She has been remembered as ‘one of the greatest opera singers of all times’.
Whether it’s hiking in summer or skiing in winter, it’s a great year-round location.
The Roman emperor Nero is understood to have had a deep love of drama and the performing arts but the exact location of his theatre has been a mystery until now.
He could be seen carving ‘Hayley’ into the ancient building.
It’s been a tumultuous bank holiday weekend for Europe. With snap elections Spain, disastrous floods in Italy and boats capsizing, and Hungary blocking funds to…
The death toll from floods that devastated an area of northeastern Italy rose to 11 Thursday after the bodies of two more people were found, authorities told AFP.
The art historian measured the width in between the riverbanks and used the size of the bridge’s surviving arch to try and prove his theory.
Police launch an operation involving 1,000 police officers to target the Italian Mafia – Today’s EU News Briefing
Pope Francis gives women historic right to vote at meeting Pope Francis has announced that women will be allowed to vote at an influential meeting…
Tourists in Portofino could be fined for posing for selfies Portofino, a town on the Italian Riviera, has introduced no-waiting zones to prevent tourists from…
Italy’s cabinet on Tuesday announced a state of emergency on immigration following a “sharp rise” in flows across the Mediterranean, a statement said, in a move aimed at better management of migrant arrivals and repatriation facilities.
Europe migrant crisis: Italy attempts to save 1,200 people on overcrowded boats off coast of Sicily Two large-scale operations are being conducted by the Italian…
Ex-PM of Italy Berlusconi is in intensive care Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, 86, has been admitted to intensive care with breathing difficulties. Local…
Climate activists in Italy turned a Baroque-style fountain at the foot of Rome’s Spanish Steps black on Saturday, in a protest they said evoked an “end of the world” scenario.
Pope Francis has seen a marked improvement in his health after receiving an infusion of antibiotics for an infectious bronchitis, the Vatican said in an upbeat statement on Thursday.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government has been accused of trampling on same-sex couples’ parental rights.
About 30 migrants were missing and presumed drowned after the overcrowded boat they were on capsized during a rescue attempt by a cargo ship off Libya’s coast, Italy’s coastguard said.