ROME: Pompeii archaeologists said Saturday they have unearthed the remains of a “slave room” in an exceptionally rare find at … More
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How Venetians Are Reinvigorating the Rich Traditions of Murano Glass
On the Venetian island of Murano, the storied glass workshop Specchi Veneziani Barbini is known for making ornate, engraved mirrors. … More
Syrian refugee themed puppet ‘walking’ across Europe arrives in Italy
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Ancient wines are having a moment in Italy. Here’s why.
From studying vineyards buried under the ash of Mount Vesuvius to submerging grapes in the sea, these winemakers offer time … More
Italy: Teen in hijab aims to be ‘Afro-influencer’ on TikTok
MILAN (AP) : In Milan’s chic Victor Emmanuel II Gallery, a spacious mall that would be jammed with shoppers were … More
Mt Etna’s latest eruptions awe even those who study volcanos
ROME (AP) : Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, has awed even seasoned volcanologists in recent days with spectacular spurts … More
Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte resigns
The country’s president will now start consultations with other party leaders, with Mr Conte staying on in a caretaker capacity. … More
At least 20 migrants drown after boat sinks off Tunisia
Coastguard rescues five people, as Tunisian official says 45 people were on the boat when it capsized. At least 20 … More
The Greatest Show: Italy’s most spectacular nativity scenes
Faithful to its Catholic traditions, Christmas is very much a religious affair for many people in Italy. Nativity scenes are … More
Nearly 2,000 years on, bodies of man, slave fleeing volcano found at Pompeii
Two men apparently escaped initial eruption of Mount Vesuvius, before dying from blast the next morning; remains found under 2 … More
Something old, something new: Gucci revives classics to regain edge
Gucci is revisiting 1960s handbags and other classics in its latest collection, mixing them with up-to-the-minute sneakers and logoed skateboards, … More
Moroccan taxes and labor helps prop up Italian economy
Moroccans are currently the largest non-EU immigrant community in Italy, mainly living in the northern regions of Lombardy, Piedmont and … More
France-Italy floods: Graves unearthed by floodwaters in French cemeteries
Destruction amid deadly flooding across France and Italy’s Alpine regions has grown worse after fast-flowing waters were found to have … More
Pope: Christianity is not against profit, but against profit at any cost
“In exercising one’s responsibilities, it is necessary to know how to distinguish good from evil. In fact, even in the … More
Two dead and 24 missing after floods in France and Italy
Record rain in mountainous region destroys bridges, blocks roads and cuts off communities Flooding from record rains in a mountainous … More
Europe’s prettiest fairytale towns and villages
When it comes to towns and villages worthy of a Brothers Grimm story, nowhere does it quite like Europe. From … More
The Italian cheese that’s so valuable it’s stored in a bank
These high-tech vaults are home to the world’s best Parmesan. In Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region producers rent the ‘cheese bank’ to … More
A European odyssey: A portrait of Europe during the pandemic
Two journalists travelled from the North Cape to Sicily to document a Europe divided by the coronavirus crisis. The main … More
Milan amid coronavirus: Pandemic takes its toll on an Italian cultural metropolis
In March, images of the coronavirus outbreak in northern Italy were shown around the world, a harbinger of things to … More
‘Nomadland’ wins top prize at Venice film festival
VENICE : Nomadland by director Chloe Zhao won top prize at the Venice film festival yesterday, the first woman to … More
Tubby tourists force Venice gondoliers to slim down numbers
ROME : Venice is reducing the number of tourists its gondolas can carry, because so many are overweight they dangerously … More
Tourists Can Travel To Italy Again In June
Tourists from outside the EU will be allowed to travel to Italy on June 3.
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