Mass poisoning suspected as 18 wolves die in Italian national park
World 09:18 24/04/2026ROME - Italian authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 18 wolves and several other wild animals found in recent days in a national park, in what conservation groups say is one of the worst attacks on wildlife in Italy.
Italy backs progress on EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement ratification
Vietnam News 14:51 15/04/2026Italy is willing to support the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), heard at a meeting between Chairman of Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man and vice-president of the Italian Senate Licia Ronzulli in Rome on Tuesday during his official visit to Italy.
Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon, four execs over alleged $1.4 billion tax evasion
World 10:17 13/03/2026MILAN - Milan prosecutors have requested trial for Amazon's European unit and four of its managers over alleged tax evasion worth around 1.2 billion euros ($1.38 billion), two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.
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.
