Earthquake damages part of Pompeii site in southern Italy
World 11:55 06/06/2025A minor earthquake in southern Italy has caused the partial collapse of a wall and a portion of a vault at the Pompeii archaeological site, authorities said on Thursday.
Italy's fashion brands sign accord to fight worker exploitation
World 11:06 27/05/2025MILAN - Italian legal and political authorities, fashion industry bodies and trade unions signed an action plan on Monday to fight worker exploitation in the apparel and accessories supply chain, after prosecutors uncovered widespread abuse.
European leaders to ask EU for easier expulsion of foreign criminals
World 15:42 23/05/2025Nine European countries, led by Italy and Denmark, will on Thursday call on the European Union to make it simpler for member states to expel foreign criminals, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
Too many tourists? Crowds offer an opportunity for Italy's south
World 18:04 17/05/2025PALERMO/Italy -- In a rundown neighborhood of Sicily's capital Palermo, a whitewashed old farmhouse that accommodates pilgrims now offers two rooms to tourists for bed and breakfast after a renovation.
Spring snow storm wreaks deadly havoc in the Alps
World 14:24 18/04/2025More than a metre (3.3 feet) of snow fell in a few hours in the Alps as a rare spring storm left at least one dead and caused widespread chaos.
Vietnam’s Giang brothers launch circus photo album after setting new world record in Italy
Travel 17:26 08/02/2023The acrobatic duo earned one more place in the Guinness Book of World Records last Friday
Italy orders coronavirus tests for arrivals from four countries
World 09:17 13/08/2020Italy ruled on Wednesday that people travelling from Croatia, Greece, Malta and Spain must be tested for the coronavirus on arrival
Italy inaugurates new Genoa bridge after deadly collapse
World 10:39 03/08/2020President Sergio Mattarella will be the first to officially cross the new bridge
Doge's Palace reopens as tourists flock back to Venice
World 12:00 14/06/2020Venice sprang back to life on Saturday as tourists flocked back to the city for the reopening of the Doge's Palace
New coronavirus losing potency, top Italian doctor says
World 11:53 01/06/2020The new coronavirus is losing its potency and has become much less lethal, a senior Italian doctor said on Sunday
'A beautiful day' in Italy, as shops and bars finally reopen
World 17:05 18/05/2020Italy was the first European country to impose nationwide restrictions in early March, only permitting an initial relaxation of the rules on May 4, when it allowed factories and parks to reopen
Brazil passes Italy and Spain in confirmed coronavirus cases
World 13:38 17/05/2020Brazil’s outbreak is now the fourth largest in the world
