Italy

Country in southern Europe

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Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country consisting of a continental part, delimited by the Alps and a peninsula 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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Heavy rain causes mudslides in Italy Mudslides covered streets in the town of Bitti in Sardinia after the area wasstruck by a storm on Saturday. The stormy weather is also expected to reachsouthern Italy and particularly Calabria region.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published 20 hours ago

Maradona's death is 'about more than football' for this Napoli fan The loss of the Maradona earlier this week was felt profoundly in the southern Italian city where Carlo was born and raised — here he has a godlike status for the impact he made over seven seasons.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:47Published 2 days ago

Growing number of Italians hesitant about taking COVID-19 vaccine Although the Italian government says it won't make a COVID-19 vaccine compulsory - there is growing hesitation among Italians over its safety.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:14Published 4 days ago

World mourns soccer great Diego Maradona Fans from Argentina to Italy have paid tribute to soccer great Diego Maradona, who died of a heart attack on Wednesday at age 60. Gloria Tso reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:44Published 4 days ago

'A kindergarten for divers': World's deepest swimming pool opens its doors in Poland The previous record belonged to a 42-metre-deep swimming pool in Italy. The new 'Deepspot' pool in Poland won't hold the record for very long, either. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:16Published 5 days ago

Italy's 2021 budget attempts to cushion COVID-19 financial impact In an attempt to cushion the financial impact of one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks, Italy's cabinet approves an economic stimulus plan for next year. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:07Published 2 weeks ago

Twitter rolls out new feature 'Fleets' Social networking service Twitter has got a new feature, called Fleets. The new tool will allow a user to write text, post photos, videos, or add earlier tweets into a little visual info-nugget that.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:22Published 2 weeks ago

These children in Italy are protesting against the closure of their school because of coronavirus They sit outside their school in Turin and follow courses remotely. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Ambulances pushed to the limit in northern Italy Rescue workers from the Milan White Cross are continuing to find their services are still needed more than ever during the second wave of COVID-19. They're shocked to also find that more young people.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:53Published 2 weeks ago

Coronavirus: Austria starts tough lockdown as Italy cracks down on nursing homes Austria's Health Minister warned earlier this week that the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units have risen by nearly a third in a week.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Italy asks overseas doctors to fly in to help fight COVID-19 Health authorities in Italy have realised they have enough ventilators to cope with the second coronavirus wave but not enough medics to operate them.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:22Published 2 weeks ago

COVID has been in Italy since Sept. 2019: study A study by Italy's National Cancer institute suggests that coronavirus may have spread to that country as early as September 2019, much earlier than it was previously believed to have spread from.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published 2 weeks ago

Rescued migrants transferred to quarantine ship More than 200 migrants rescued by Open Arms, a Spanish NGO, were transferred on Saturday (November 14) from the charity vessel to another boat for a mandatory quarantine period. Olivia Chan reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:54Published 2 weeks ago

Recused migrants transferred to quarantine ship More than 200 migrants rescued by Open Arms, a Spanish NGO, were transferred on Saturday (November 14) from the charity vessel to another boat for a mandatory quarantine period. Olivia Chan reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:54Published 2 weeks ago

Artist in Italy brings masks and 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.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Rome eerily quiet after curfew New coronavirus restrictions came into force in Italy on Friday and the streets of Rome were surreally empty during the night. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:46Published 3 weeks ago

Italy braced for 'coronavirus tsunami' in hospitals Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:19Published 3 weeks ago

PM Modi lauds Italy’s effort against Covid during India-Italy virtual summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte on Friday discussed wide-ranging issues pertaining to the bilateral ties, and ways to deal with the adverse impact of the.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:48Published 3 weeks ago

India-Italy Virtual Summit: PM Modi expresses condolences for losses due to COVID-19 in Italy Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 06 expressed his condolences on behalf of all the people of India, for the losses due to COVID-19 pandemic in Italy while attending India-Italy Bilateral.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:28Published 3 weeks ago

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Italy's Calabria has two pandemics: Covid and the Mafia Calabria was not hit by the first wave of the pandemic but its fragile health system is buckling now. BBC News - Published 1 hour ago
Coronavirus pandemic: Germany seeks EU deal to close ski resorts Germany and Italy want slopes closed until January, but the EU is yet to reach an agreement. BBC News - Published 4 days ago
Christian Eriksen: How did ex-Tottenham midfielder's Inter Milan dream turn into a nightmare? Long linked with Real Madrid but now at Inter Milan, Christian Eriksen's dream has turned into a nightmare so far in Italy. BBC News - Published 5 days ago

Wijnaldum winner not enough for Dutch as Italy reach finals Georginio Wijnaldum scores a late winner against Poland but it is not enough to send the Netherlands into the Nations League finals. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Fiji-Italy off as tests discover 29 Covid cases in Fijian camp Fiji's Autumn Nations Cup match against Italy on Saturday is cancelled after coronavirus tests found 29 positive cases in the Fijian camp. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Prof Sue Black carried human heads on flight as part of serial killer probe Prof Dame Sue Black reveals she carried two skulls in her hand luggage while helping Italian police investigate a serial killer. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Autumn Nations Cup: Italy 17-28 Scotland - Gregor Townsend's side come from behind Scotland recovered from a slow start to beat Italy 28-17 in their Autumn Nations Cup opener and earn a fifth win in a row. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Italy extends 'red zones' as infections soar Among the new high-risk regions is Campania where officials say the situation is out of control. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Italy boss Mancini tests positive for Covid-19 Italy coach Roberto Mancini tests positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating at his Rome home. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Italy imposes regional lockdown as Europe battles surges Much of Italy is in lockdown again and there are Covid protests in France and Slovenia. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

'England won the title, but I'd be amazed if it felt like a Six Nations game' As much as England's win against Italy was a Six Nations game, ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson would be amazed if it felt like it. BBC News - Published on November 1, 2020
Italy 5-34 England: Five-try visitors keep Six Nations title hopes alive England put themselves in prime position to win the Six Nations with a laboured bonus-point win against Italy. BBC News - Published on October 31, 2020
England beat Italy with bonus point to put pressure on Ireland England put themselves in prime position to win the Six Nations with a laboured bonus-point win against Italy. BBC News - Published on October 31, 2020	Djokovic suffers shock Vienna Open loss against Sonego World number one Novak Djokovic suffers a shock defeat by Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in the Vienna Open quarter-finals. BBC News - Published on October 30, 2020
England take lessons from 2015 try-fest as they bid to get tactics right in Rome Billy Vunipola says England must not "become too frantic" in pursuit of tries when they bid for the Six Nations title against Italy on Saturday. BBC News - Published on October 30, 2020	Ben Youngs: England scrum-half to win 100th cap against Italy on Saturday Eddie Jones says Ben Youngs can win 150 caps for England, with the scrum-half set to reach a century against Italy on Saturday. BBC News - Published on October 30, 2020
Six Nations 2020: England's Jonny Hill to make debut against Italy Exeter's double-winning lock Jonny Hill will make his England debut in Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy in Rome. BBC News - Published on October 29, 2020	Six Nations: England scrum-half Willi Heinz out of match with Italy Scrum-half Willi Heinz is ruled out of England's Six Nations finale against Italy with a leg injury. BBC News - Published on October 28, 2020
Fans banned from F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix The Italian government bans spectators from attending this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at the historic Imola track. BBC News - Published on October 28, 2020	England's Heinz ruled out of Six Nations finale against Italy Scrum-half Willi Heinz is ruled out of England's Six Nations finale against Italy with a leg injury. BBC News - Published on October 28, 2020
Covid: Protesters clash with police in Italy Gyms, swimming pools, cinemas and theatres are closed as part of new restrictions to suppress infections. BBC News - Published on October 27, 2020	Women's Six Nations: England's Sarah Hunter ruled out of Grand Slam defence England captain Sarah Hunter is ruled out of Sunday's Women's Six Nations game against Italy with a hamstring injury, as the champions seek a second successive Grand Slam. BBC News - Published on October 27, 2020
Covid: Protests erupt across Italy over anti-virus measures Police clashed with demonstrators in Milan, Turin and Naples shortly after new rules came into force. BBC News - Published on October 27, 2020	England call flanker Willis and lock Hill into squad for Italy game Wasps flanker Jack Willis is rewarded for his outstanding form with a call-up to the England squad for Saturday's Six Nations finale and the Autumn Nations Cup. BBC News - Published on October 26, 2020
Covid: Italy brings in sweeping new coronavirus measures Gyms, pools, cinemas and theatres are closed, while restaurants and bars cut short their table service. BBC News - Published on October 26, 2020	Coronavirus: Italy to shut cinemas, gyms and pools in Covid fight Bars and restaurants will also have to close early as the number of infections continues to rise. BBC News - Published on October 25, 2020
Debut tries for Keenan and Connors as Ireland score 50 points against Italy Debutants Hugo Keenan and Will Connors are among the try scorers as Ireland post a big bonus-point win over Italy. BBC News - Published on October 24, 2020	Coronavirus: Clashes in Naples over tightening restrictions Hundreds protested in the southern Italian city, some throwing firecrackers and smoke bombs. BBC News - Published on October 24, 2020
Rare green puppy 'Pistachio' born in Italy The puppy was part of a five-dog litter born at a farm on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. BBC News - Published on October 22, 2020	Will cruise ships return to Venice? Pressure is mounting on the Italian authorities to decide on the future of cruise ships in Venice. BBC News - Published on October 21, 2020
Covid-19: Italy tightens rules after coronavirus cases surge PM Giuseppe Conte targets public gatherings, hospitality and recreation "to avoid a new lockdown". BBC News - Published on October 18, 2020	Ulissi claims second stage win at Giro d'Italia as Almeida increases overall lead Italy's Diego Ulissi claims his second victory at the 2020 Giro d'Italia in a sprint finish on stage 13. BBC News - Published on October 16, 2020
Man Utd's Van de Beek scores as Netherlands draw in Italy Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek scores his first international goal as the Netherlands draw in Italy. BBC News - Published on October 14, 2020	Masks made mandatory outdoors across Italy Masks will also need to be worn in most indoor places too as Italy tries to stem a rise in infections. BBC News - Published on October 7, 2020
Helicopter causes crash at Giro leaving rider with suspected broken back Italy's Luca Wackermann is taken to hospital after a helicopter "flying too low" causes a crash near the end of stage four of the Giro d'Italia. BBC News - Published on October 6, 2020	Storm Alex: Four killed as flash floods hit France and Italy More people are missing and dozens of homes have been destroyed following torrential rain. BBC News - Published on October 5, 2020
Storm Alex: Heavy rains cause severe flooding in France, Italy At least one dies as fierce winds and torrential rain batter Italy and southern France. BBC News - Published on October 3, 2020	Snow-covered mountains await epic battle of the Britons - Giro d'Italia preview Geraint Thomas' battle with Simon Yates in a three-week Grand Tour in which they must cover nearly 3,500km across Italy will be a fascinating spectacle. BBC News - Published on October 2, 2020
13,000 fans daily at Imola for Emilio Romagna Grand Prix More than 13,000 spectators will be able to attend each day of the Emilio Romagna Grand Prix at Italy's Imola circuit this year. BBC News - Published on October 1, 2020	Van der Breggen becomes double world champion with victory in Italy Dutchwoman Anna van der Breggen becomes a double world champion by winning the women's road race at the Road World Championships. BBC News - Published on September 26, 2020
Barga: How Italy's most Scottish town coped without its annual 'invasion' The population of Barga in Tuscany is usually swelled by visits from Scottish Italians every summer. BBC News - Published on September 25, 2020	Italy's Ganna wins world time trial with Thomas fourth Filippo Ganna wins gold in the men's time trial as Geraint Thomas finishes fourth at the Road World Championships in Italy. BBC News - Published on September 25, 2020
Harry Styles Drives Sports Car, Speedboat for New Music Video Here's Harry Styles whipping around in a fancy sports car and a super cool speedboat in Italy for a music video shoot ... which could double as his audition to be the next 007. The former "One.. TMZ.com - Published on September 23, 2020	Luis Suarez: Police probe his Italian citizenship test Authorities are investigating "irregularities" in the Barcelona striker's citizenship test. BBC News - Published on September 22, 2020
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 on September 22, 2020	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 on September 16, 2020
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 on September 15, 2020	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 on September 13, 2020
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 on September 11, 2020	Is Italian fashion racist? Italian designer Stella Jean says more needs to be done to tackle racism in the industry. BBC News - Published on September 7, 2020

Italy

Country in southern Europe

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