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Massive explosion rocks the streets of Milan: video

May 11, 2023

Massive explosion rocks the streets of Milan: video

A van carrying oxygen tanks exploded in the center of Milan in northern Italy Thursday morning, injuring one person and causing neighboring buildings to be evacuated.

Greenpeace sues Italian energy company ENI over climate change

May 10, 2023

Greenpeace sues Italian energy company ENI over climate change

An environmental coalition, Greenpeace and 12 Italian citizens are suing an Italian energy company called ENI. They are accusing it of knowingly contributing to climate change.

Social media, TV hosts mock curvy mermaid statue controversy: 'What's the problem?'

May 7, 2023

Social media, TV hosts mock curvy mermaid statue controversy: 'What's the problem?'

Most people took issue with what they deemed an "inaccurate" depiction of a mermaid since she has a human backside and a fishtail, which many say is incongruous.

Italy's foreign minister cancels trip to Paris following comments by France's foreign minister

May 4, 2023

Italy's foreign minister cancels trip to Paris following comments by France's foreign minister

Antonio Tajani canceled his trip to Paris over comments made by the French interior minister regarding the Italian premier's climate policy. He called the comments "unacceptable."

Napoli fans hoping for celebration as team looks to seal first Serie A title in over 3 decades

May 4, 2023

Napoli fans hoping for celebration as team looks to seal first Serie A title in over 3 decades

Napoli is looking to seal the team's first Serie A title in over three decades. The team holds a 15-point lead over Lazio with six matches to play.

Artwork shown in museums can make people happier on one condition, says study

May 3, 2023

Artwork shown in museums can make people happier on one condition, says study

A new study out of the University of Florence in Italy has found that improving the cultural experience of "non-expert" visitors is critical work for art museums — here's how.

Flooding in Italy leaves at least 2 dead

May 3, 2023

Flooding in Italy leaves at least 2 dead

Nonstop flooding in Italy left at least two people dead in the populous Emilia-Romagna region. One of the people who died was swept away by flood waters while riding a bike.

Police across Europe crackdown on Italian mob with raids, arrests

May 3, 2023

Police across Europe crackdown on Italian mob with raids, arrests

Police are cracking down on Italy’s ’ndrangheta organized crime syndicate. Homes have been raided and millions of euros have been seized across Europe.

From Tallahassee to Tuscany, a Florida teacher’s renaissance: 'gracious and hospitable'

May 1, 2023

From Tallahassee to Tuscany, a Florida teacher’s renaissance: 'gracious and hospitable'

Following her resignation from a Florida charter school over some parental complaints over seeing naked art, Hope Carrasquilla was invited by the mayor of Florence to be his guest in the famous Italian city.

Italy returns 2,000-year-old grave marker, exported illegally, to Turkey

April 28, 2023

Italy returns 2,000-year-old grave marker, exported illegally, to Turkey

Italy on Friday returned a second-century noblewoman's funerary stele illegally excavated from southeastern Turkey to the nation's authorities.