Milan-Cortina hailed as 'new kind' of Winter Olympics at closing ceremony
World 14:11 23/02/2026International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry lauded Milan-Cortina 2026 as a "new kind of Winter Games" as she declared them closed on Sunday.
Winter Games in Italy attract luxury brands seeking global stage
World 17:09 30/01/2026MILAN - The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have caught the eye of a number of luxury brands, as the Italian fashion capital and the exclusive Alpine destination prepare to host wealthy tourists from around the world and attract a huge broadcast audience.
Landslide leaves Sicilian town teetering on cliff edge
World 11:49 28/01/2026NISCEMI, Italy -- Homes in the Sicilian town of Niscemi have been left teetering on the edge of a cliff after a landslide that was triggered by a storm, Italy's civil protection chief said on Tuesday.
Italy uncovers basilica designed by Vitruvius, the 'father of architecture'
World 14:34 20/01/2026ROME -- Italian officials on Monday hailed the discovery of a more than 2,000-year-old public building attributed to Vitruvius, the ancient Roman architect and engineer known as the "father of architecture."
Trial of Chinese crime gangs in Italian fashion stalls amid sabotage fears
World 15:49 11/12/2025PRATO, Italy - A landmark trial in Italy of Chinese crime gangs has suffered so many mishaps - from the disappearance of documents to the resignation of interpreters - that a senior prosecutor suspects it's being sabotaged to protect the criminals' grip on Europe's fashion industry.
Norway book World Cup spot and force Italy into playoffs
World 10:51 17/11/2025MILAN, Italy -- Norway qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after a 4-1 win away to Italy in their final qualifying match, condemning the hosts, who have missed out on the last two editions of the tournament, to the playoffs.
Italy could struggle to meet 2030 green goals, study shows
World 11:21 07/09/2025Italy could fail to meet carbon emission reduction targets agreed at the European Union level due to delays in key green transition areas, including renewable power generation and energy storage systems, a study showed on Saturday.
Italian court cuts 1.1-billion-euro antitrust fine on Amazon
World 15:15 03/09/2025An Italian court has reduced a 1.13-billion-euro ($1.32 billion) fine imposed on Amazon in 2021 by Italy's competition authority for alleged abuse of a dominant position, a ruling showed on Tuesday.
Italy's Paolo Sorrentino, US star Dafoe honoured at Sarajevo Film Fest
World 15:03 16/08/2025SARAJEVO - Oscar-winning Italian director Paolo Sorrentino will be honoured at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, which kicks off on Friday, alongside star actors Willem Dafoe, Ray Winstone and Stellan Skarsgard.
Italy approves nearly $700 million in new subsidies for EVs
World 12:45 10/08/2025Italy has approved new subsidies worth almost 600 million euros ($698 million) for the purchase of electric vehicles as sales lag, the environment and energy ministry said on Friday.
Italy may release up 10,000 people from prison to ease overcrowding
World 12:55 17/07/2025ROME - Italy may release up to around 10,000 people from prison, or about 15% of the total population of inmates, to ease overcrowding, the Justice Ministry has announced.
Italy's abortion taboos challenged by new law in Sicily
World 15:02 14/07/2025CATANIA/ITALY -- Monia, a Sicilian woman in her early forties, was overjoyed when she discovered in October 2022 she was expecting her first child. Her doctor, however, recommended a genetic test due to her age, and the result was one no parent wants to receive.
