Rome’s world-famous Trevi Fountain has re-opened after a three-month restoration.Built in the 18th Century by Italian architect Nicola Salvi on the façade of the Poli Palace, the historic fountain is…
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Italy: Suspected burglar caught after sitting down with book
A would-be burglar in Rome was caught after stopping to read a book on Greek mythology in the middle of a theft, Italian media reports. The 38-year-old reportedly gained access…
Iran: Authorities arrest Italian reporter
An Italian journalist has been under arrest in Iran for more than a week, Italy’s foreign ministry has said.Cecilia Sala works for Il Foglio newspaper and for podcast company Chora…
Europe: Fake vintage wine gang busted in France and Italy-police
French and Italian police say they have broken up an international fraud ring that was passing poor quality bottles of wine off as vintages worth up to €15,000 (£12,500) each.…
Italy: Deputy PM Salvini cleared in kidnap trial of migrants blocked at sea
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has been acquitted in a long-running case over his refusal to let a migrant rescue boat dock in Italy in 2019. Judges in the…
Italy: deputy PM Salvini faces verdict in migrant rescue boat kidnap trial
A verdict is expected on Friday in the trial of Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, who is accused of kidnap and dereliction of duty over his refusal to let…
Italy: Explorer rescued from same Italian cave for second time
Caver Ottavia Piana has been airlifted to hospital after a painstaking rescue deep underground in a cave system in the Bergamo area of northern Italy. Piana, 32, had been exploring…
Italy: Authorities grant Argentina’s President Milei citizenship sparking outrage
The Italian government has granted Argentinian President Javier Milei citizenship based on his Italian heritage, according to Italian news agency ANSA, sparking outrage across the country. Milei’s sister Karina also…
Italy: Police arrest nun over links to mafia
A nun is among 24 people arrested in northern Italy in connection with a mafia investigation, Italian police have said. The nun, named in Italian press as Sister Anna Donelli,…
Italy: Femicide victim’s family awaits killer’s sentence, and change
A verdict is expected on Tuesday in a murder case that gripped Italy and sparked a heated debate on the issue of violence against women. Prosecutors have asked that Filippo…