Italy

Country in southern Europe

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Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country consisting of a peninsula delimited by the Alps and surrounded by several islands. Italy is located in south-central Europe, and is considered part of western Europe. A unitary parliamentary republic with Rome as its capital, the country covers a total area of 301,340 km² (116,350 sq mi) and shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and the enclaved microstates of Vatican City and San Marino. Italy has a territorial enclave in Switzerland (Campione) and a maritime exclave in Tunisian waters (Lampedusa). With around 60 million inhabitants, Italy is the third-most populous member state of the European Union.

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Italy's left claims victory in battle with far-right for Tuscany Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:41Published 10 hours ago

'We lost, that's clear': Italy's Salvini fails to make expected gains in regional elections Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:50Published 11 hours ago


Salvini votes in Italy's first COVID election Leader of the far-right League party Matteo Salvini cast his vote on Monday for a constitutional referendum to reduce the number of lawmakers in the lower and upper house. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:19Published 1 day ago

Italy local elections: Far-right eyes Tuscany as Italy's left trembles Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:54Published 1 day ago

Italians vote in first polls since lockdown Despite Italians generally approving of the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, the ruling coalition is expected to make losses to the rightist opposition in a raft of regional votes... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:25Published 2 days ago

1,000 fans attend Parma-Napoli match as Italy ease COVID restrictions A crowd of 1,000 soccer fans are allowed to watch Parma v Napoli - Sunday is the first day fans are allowed to watch sports events in Italy since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:34Published 2 days ago

Corona-mafia? Organised crime setting sights on EU Recovery Fund, experts warn Davide Del Monte urges to keep 'the eyes open' as Italy is set to get the largest share of the €750 billion EU Recovery Fund. #Coronavirus #Recovery FundView on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:12Published 4 days ago

Small businesses in Italy look to EU recovery fund to stay afloat The EU has allocated €209 billion to Italy where thousands of people have lost their jobs, but small businesses are worried that they might be left out.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:50Published 6 days ago

Berlusconi leaves hospital after COVID battle Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi left hospital on Monday after overcoming coronavirus, saying he had survived "the most dangerous challenge" of his life. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:07Published 1 week ago

Italy reels as hundreds attend funeral of young black man brutally beaten to death 21-year-old Willy Monteiro Duarte was brutally beaten to death after intervening in a fight to help a friend. Premier Giuseppe Conte and Italy’s interior minister attended the funeral.View on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Four men arrested in southern Italy after two British teenagers sexually assaulted Police in southern Italy have arrested four men and are investigating another four on suspicion of sexually assaulting two British girls at a villa where a party was being held, authorities said on.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:09Published 1 week ago

British girls ‘gang-raped’ on holiday in Italy Two British girls were allegedly gang-raped by eight young men at a partywhile on holiday in southern Italy. The attack is said to have taken place onMonday night at a villa in the town of Marconia di.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

Italy to reveal how it will spend €209bn of EU coronavirus recovery cash Increasing the employment rate and boosting the green economy are among the main priorities.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:08Published 2 weeks ago

Italy to reveal how it'll spend €209bn of EU coronavirus recovery cash Increasing the employment rate and boosting the green economy are among the main priorities. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:07Published 2 weeks ago

800 migrants removed from overcrowded asylum centre on island of Lampedusa A migrant reception centre on the Italian island of Lampedusa is still hugely overcrowded despite the removal of 800 people on Saturday. The centre still has 500 migrants, when it is designed for a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

New political party representing second-generation migrants launches in Italy The party is called 'Future is Now' and was founded by the son of two Morrocan migrants.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:50Published 3 weeks ago

New political party fighting for migrant rights launches in Italy The party is called 'Future is Now' and was founded by the son of two Morrocan migrants. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:50Published 3 weeks ago

Retesting For COVID-19 Four Weeks Later May Help Limit Spread Of Virus People with confirmed COVID-19 should be retested four weeks after symptoms first appear. This is to minimize their risk of spreading the virus, according to the authors of a new study. In more than.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published 3 weeks ago

Lifting lockdowns, innovating against COVID and staycation trends Business Line looks at why ending lockdown in the UK may not save some businesses; a Dubai-based initiative to help innovators get their COVID-fighting technologies to market; and, how an unexpected.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 08:00Published 3 weeks ago

Study provides hope for young women after heart attack Premenopausal women have good long-term outcomes after a heart-attack, according to late-breaking research. The research was presented at ESC Congress 2020. "Previous research has shown that women are.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:23Published 3 weeks ago

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Italy votes to slash size of parliament by a third More than 67% voted in favour of reducing the number of lawmakers by a third, projections say. BBC News - Published 19 hours ago
Djokovic through in Italy as he wins first match after US Open disqualification Novak Djokovic returns to action after his US Open disqualification with a convincing second-round win over Salvatore Caruso at the Italian Open in Rome. BBC News - Published 6 days ago

Italian killer who fled jail for seventh time found in sheep pen Convicted murderer "Johnny the Gypsy" is caught in Sardinia after escaping for the seventh time. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Lewis Hamilton Demands Justice for Breonna Taylor At Tuscan Grand Prix British racing star Lewis Hamilton made his feelings known Sunday at Italy's Tuscan Grand Prix ... he wants the cops who killed Breonna Taylor brought to justice. Hamilton wore a black t-shirt with the.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
Italian police arrest four men over alleged rape of two British girls Police say the alleged attack happened in a villa during a party in southern Italy. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Is Italian fashion racist? Italian designer Stella Jean says more needs to be done to tackle racism in the industry. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Italy ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi in hospital Silvio Berlusconi has medical checks in Milan, after testing positive for coronavirus this week. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Lampedusa: Migrant with coronavirus gives birth in helicopter Officials decided to move the woman after she went into labour on Italy's Lampedusa island. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Boat Explosion in Italy Sends Woman Flying Through Air, Others Leap to Safety A woman went flying into the air when a boat exploded in Italy ... and ya gotta see the video. The blast happened recently in the Italian port of Ponza, an island in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea,.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago

Stansted Airport: Jets scrambled as terror police detain men A man from Kuwait and a man from Italy are detained by counter-terrorism police. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
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Coronavirus: Pair escorted from flight after positive test text The pair were about to fly to Italy when one of them learned he had tested positive for coronavirus. BBC News - Published on August 27, 2020	Why a Somali-born fighter is being honoured in Rome Some Italians are revaluating their colonial past in East Africa, writes Ismail Einashe. BBC News - Published on August 22, 2020
France: Virus cases spike to 4,700 in a day Spain, Germany and Italy are also seeing their highest daily case numbers for months. BBC News - Published on August 20, 2020	Italy Viviana Parisi death: Child's remains found in mystery search Italians have been shocked by the death of a 43-year-old DJ, who disappeared with her son. BBC News - Published on August 19, 2020
Belgian cyclist crashes off bridge in Italy Remco Evenepoel has crashed and fallen several metres off a bridge during the Il Lombardia race. BBC News - Published on August 15, 2020	Champions League: How Atalanta took Europe by storm before facing PSG As they prepare to take on PSG in the Champions League, BBC Sport finds out how Atalanta have become a force in Italy and on the continent. BBC News - Published on August 12, 2020
Tourist Posing For Photo Damages 19th Century Italian Sculpture Here's what happens when doing it for the 'Gram goes wrong -- a tourist in Italy damaged a 200-year-old sculpture while posing for a pic. The tourist, who hails from Austria, snapped off several toes.. TMZ.com - Published on August 7, 2020Also reported by •BBC News	Spanish economy feels pain of coronavirus France and Italy also see double-digit contractions as the pandemic hits growth across Europe. BBC News - Published on July 31, 2020
Italy's Salvini to face new trial over migrant ship blockade Senators enable the prosecution of the ex-interior minister for blocking a migrant ship's entry. BBC News - Published on July 30, 2020	Andrea Bocelli 'humiliated' by Italy's Covid rules The Italian opera singer says his country's handling of the pandemic has been overblown. BBC News - Published on July 28, 2020
Simona Halep withdraws from Palermo Open because of new coronavirus restrictions Simona Halep withdraws from next month's Palermo Ladies Open after Italy imposes a 14-day quarantine on people travelling from Romania. BBC News - Published on July 26, 2020	British Masters won by Renato Paratore at Close House Italy's Renato Paratore wins the British Masters at Close House to claim his second European Tour victory. BBC News - Published on July 25, 2020
Christopher Columbus statues temporarily removed in Chicago The temporary move comes after protesters attempted to topple a statue of the Italian explorer. BBC News - Published on July 24, 2020	Fiat offices raided over diesel emissions fraud claims Investigators visit sites in Germany, Italy and Switzerland, and two UK firms are asked to provide documents. BBC News - Published on July 22, 2020
Coronavirus: Social distancing for the visually impaired in Italy A photo series highlights the challenges faced by those with visual impairment in Italy. BBC News - Published on July 19, 2020	Italian police find cocaine hidden inside coffee beans The package from Colombia was intercepted by Italian police at Milan Malpensa Airport. BBC News - Published on July 19, 2020
Formula 1: Italy and Russia announced as next venues for season return Formula 1 adds two more races to its 2020 calendar as it seeks to rebuild the season during the coronavirus crisis. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020	Coronavirus: Italian beach nudists fined as police crack down Six people who dared to go bare on the shores of Lake Como are spotted by a marine patrol. BBC News - Published on July 7, 2020
Italy migrant crisis: 180 migrants allowed off rescue ship After days of stand-off the passengers, who include children, will be taken into quarantine in Sicily. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2020	Coronavirus: Government accused of shambles as list of countries exempt from quarantine announced Ministers were accused of a shambles as the government finally announced Britons will be able to holiday in dozens of countries including France, Spain and Italy this summer. Independent - Published on July 3, 2020
Coronavirus: England's quarantine scrapped for arrivals from 50 'low risk' countries Arrivals from Germany and Italy will also no longer need to isolate on either leg of the journey. BBC News - Published on July 3, 2020	England to stop quarantine for dozens of nations Arrivals to England from Germany and Italy will also no longer need to isolate, ministers confirm. BBC News - Published on July 3, 2020
Captagon: Italy seizes €1bn of amphetamines 'made to fund IS' The world record haul of 14 tonnes of Captagon pills were found in containers at the port of Salerno. BBC News - Published on July 1, 2020	Whale freed from fishing net off Italian coast The Italian coastguard cut the trapped sperm whale free off the coast of Lipari, north of Sicily. BBC News - Published on June 28, 2020
To Italy with Love: Postcards from a Covid-America An Italian student in Ohio watched her country reel from the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News - Published on June 27, 2020	Italy bear faces cull after attack on father and son A regional leader in northern Italy says bear numbers are out of control but wildlife groups protest. BBC News - Published on June 25, 2020
Many European countries set to be exempt from quarantine The UK looks set to exempt France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and several other European countries. BBC News - Published on June 25, 2020	Ex-F1 driver Zanardi in critical condition after handbike crash Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi is in a "critical condition" after having surgery on a head injury sustained in an accident during a handbike relay in his native Italy. BBC News - Published on June 20, 2020
Coronavirus was already in Italy by December, waste water study finds Scientists say samples from Milan and Turin showed virus traces long before cases were confirmed. BBC News - Published on June 19, 2020	Italy wants a global agreement on digital tax by end of 2020: Economy Minister Economy Minister Roberto Gualtieri said on Thursday Italy was still committed to a shared global deal on a tax on digital services, after the United States decided to quit global talks on how to tax.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Peru overtakes Italy in total cases of coronavirus Peru topped 240,000 total cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, surpassing hard-hit Italy, government data showed, even as the pace of infections has begun to moderate in the South American nation. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	Italian nursing homes lacked tools for COVID-19 onslaught, survey shows Italy's nursing homes, where the COVID-19 epidemic is believed to have killed thousands of people, did not have the equipment needed to protect staff or residents, a survey by the country's top health.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Italy reports 34 coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, 210 new cases Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 34 on Tuesday, against 26 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases declined to 210 from 303 on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Extreme poverty in Italy was falling before coronavirus, survey shows The number of Italian families living in absolute poverty decreased in 2019 after four straight years of growth, though there is still a significant problem in the underdeveloped south, data showed on.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Coronavirus: 'My beach will survive', says Italian grandad Italian beach resorts are gearing up for a Covid-secure 2020 season, which is welcome news for one owner. BBC News - Published on June 15, 2020	Italy death toll from coronavirus outbreak rises by 44 to 34,345 Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 44 on Sunday, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the tally of new cases increased by 338. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020
Italy's coronavirus death toll rises by 78 to 34,301 Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 78 on Saturday, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the tally of new cases increased by 346. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020	Astrazeneca wins coronavirus vaccine deal with Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc said on Saturday it signed a contract with Italy, Germany, France and the Netherlands to supply Europe with a vaccine against the coronavirus, with deliveries starting.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020

Italy

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