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Millions in cash found hidden behind walls in anti-mafia raid near Naples

Italian Carabinieri seized €3.2 million in cash hidden behind walls and in drawers during an anti-mafia operation near Naples.

23 September 2026

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Rome’s Colosseum glows pink for breast cancer prevention campaign

Rome’s Colosseum glowed pink for a breast cancer prevention campaign, hours before closing after a 22-year-old worker died installing new lights.

23 September 2026

Tech News

From Vimeo to WeTransfer: How Italy’s Bending Spoons built a tech empire

Bending Spoons’ revenue more than tripled in two years as it acquired brands including Evernote, WeTransfer and Vimeo. Euronews Next looks at how the Italian company grew so quickly and whether it can keep going.

23 September 2026

Travel News

Every room in this soon-to-open hotel boasts views of the Dolomites

The First Cortina in Cortina d’Ampezzo will welcome guests from early December this year.

14 September 2026

Culture news

May el-Toukhy's 'Woman Unknown' wins top prize Venice Film Festival

El-Toukhy's drama depicts the life of a young nanny and housekeeper who marries her wealthy and older widower employer, but harbours a shameful secret that threatens to unravel her new life and status in the post-World War II anarchy.

13 September 2026

Europe News

Emma Bonino dies at 78 after decades of human rights activism

From the fight for abortion and women's rights to her commitment to Europe and human rights: Emma Bonino's political journey.

11 September 2026

Culture news

'Back to the city': Italy unveils biggest frescoe from ancient Rome

Trajan’s Baths in Oppian Hill will host a new museum where visitors to Rome can admire the Great Mosaic and the Painted City, two massive ancient artworks buried near the Colosseum that are estimated to date from the 1st century.

9 September 2026

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Venice’s historic Regata Storica fills Grand Canal with colourful boats

Historic boats parade along Venice's Grand Canal as crowds gather near Rialto Bridge for the annual Regata Storica and rowing celebrations.

8 September 2026

Mobility

Can AI race like a human? Driverless cars race in Italy's F1 city

The competition is fought largely through programming, simulator sessions and the constant search for a balance between speed and risk.

8 September 2026

Residences

Hotel revamps signal quiet luxury revival of Venice’s Lido island

The island of beaches and pine forests is seeing its historic hotels revamped and a new property open.

4 September 2026

Europe News

Milestone: Meloni's government is Italy's longest-lasting in decades

Surveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians' top concerns ahead of next year's general election.

3 September 2026

Travel News

Frecciarossa starts trials for new links to Munich from Milan and Rome

Trial runs of Frecciarossa trains in Germany and Austria are paving the way for high-speed links between Rome, Milan and Munich. The first services are planned for summer 2027.

2 September 2026

Cinema

Venice Film Festival: Clooney, conflicts and sexism top ceremony start

Awards, artificial intelligence, conflicts and climate change. Much of the opening talk at the start of the 83rd Venice Film Festival has revolved around geopolitics, propaganda and the future of cinema.

2 September 2026

Europe News

Italy's FM warns of possible Russian meddling in general election

Surveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians' top concerns when they head to the polls.

2 September 2026

Residences

A private island in the Venice Lagoon is on sale for €5.5m

Ever dreamed of owning your own slice of Venice? This €5.5 million private island comes with lagoon views, boat moorings and has easy access to neighbouring islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.

1 September 2026

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Band of brothers: Bikers seek safer roads blessing at Castel Gandolfo

Around 200 bikers gathered at Lake Castel Gandolfo for a motorcycle blessing, with Father Tadeusz Rozmus calling for brotherhood, respect and safer roads.

31 August 2026

Europe News

Italy keeps Schengen suspension with Spain in place for 15 more days

The Interior Ministry has announced a further 15-day suspension of Schengen with Madrid, after Matteo Piantedosi said the situation in Ceuta remains tense and "far from improved".

31 August 2026

Europe News

French man detained in Italy after three Akeron missiles found in van

The 46-year-old said he was working as a subcontractor for a French company that specialises in transporting military goods.

25 August 2026

Travel News

Homes in the Sicilian town of Naro are on sale for just €1

For those with €1 burning a hole in their pockets, Sicily’s medieval town of Naro is offering homes for next to nothing. But, before you pack your bags, there are a few things to consider…

24 August 2026

Nature

Etna’s eruptions are beautiful – but ash is a ‘nightmare’ for locals

Locals living in Etna’s shadow face volcanic ash clean-up and hidden health costs. Is Sicily finally seeking solutions?

22 August 2026

Travel News

Dolomites mountain hut goes viral as hundreds queue for pastry

The sudden, overwhelming interest in the hut has been criticised by local residents and organisations as another example of social media straining destinations.

20 August 2026

Nature

Can this ‘formidable predator’ stop Italy’s blue crab invasion?

The Italian government has previously been urged to declare a state of emergency over the blue crab explosion, fuelled by climate-warmed waters.

20 August 2026

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Italian town carries towering Virgin Mary structure through streets

Thousands gather in Sora, Italy, as devotees carry a 16-metre-high illuminated structure through the streets for the Feast of the Assumption.

18 August 2026

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Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning

Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, sending smoke and ash into the sky, a day after a US tourist died from a lightning strike while hiking on the volcano.

18 August 2026

Culture news

Thieves steal four Renaissance artworks from Sicily museum

The thieves stole three of the five surviving panels of the San Gregorio Polyptych, dated to 1473, as well as the double-sided panel depicting the Virgin Mary and the dead Christ in Pietà.

16 August 2026

Culture news

Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse works

The paintings were taken by thieves from the villa of the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, in a heist that lasted under three minutes.

14 August 2026