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
Impossible dilemma? World watches Italy as businesses plead to return to work
World 09:31 08/04/2020Many Italian companies and academics are pressing the government to reopen factories to prevent an economic catastrophe
Number of coronavirus intensive care patients in Italy drops for first time
World 10:59 05/04/2020The Civil Protection department reported 681 deaths, bringing the total to 15,632
Coronavirus deaths fall again in Italy but lockdown extension looms
World 09:23 30/03/2020The Civil Protection department said 756 people had died in the last day, bringing the total to 10,779
Italy coronavirus deaths jump by almost 800, government shuts most workplaces
World 08:55 22/03/2020Rome ordered that all businesses must close until April 3, with the exception of those essential to maintaining the country’s supply chain
Italy ready to offer further measures to combat coronavirus, PM tells paper
World 16:22 16/03/2020Italy’s government is ready to intervene again, if needed, as measures approved so far are not enough to support businesses and households hit by a coronavirus outbreak
