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Italian right-wing leader Salvini to go on trial for not allowing migrant ship to dock

April 17, 2021

Italian right-wing leader Salvini to go on trial for not allowing migrant ship to dock

Italian right-wing leader Matteo Salvini will go on trial for “kidnapping” migrants in September for his decision in 2019 as interior minister not to allow an NGO ship packed with migrants dock in an Italian port.

'The Addams Family' actor Felix Silla dead at 84

April 17, 2021

'The Addams Family' actor Felix Silla dead at 84

Felix Silla, a versatile actor best known for his role as hairy Cousin Itt on TV's "The Addams Family," died Friday after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 84.

Concern in Italy that mafia redirecting vaccine to friends as elderly die

April 11, 2021

Concern in Italy that mafia redirecting vaccine to friends as elderly die

Authorities in Italy are investigating whether the Italian mafia is redirecting the country’s supply of coronavirus vaccines away from those who need it most and giving it to their friends and family, according to a report.

Reporter's Notebook: Amy Kellogg flips the switch on Florence's streetlights

April 6, 2021

Reporter's Notebook: Amy Kellogg flips the switch on Florence's streetlights

The Renaissance city of Florence is proud of its heritage but not only proud. The people in charge of lighting this set-piece city hold onto another tradition: manually turning on the streetlights every night. It's the only city in Italy that does it this way.

American Airlines offering 'quarantine free' travel between NYC and Italy

April 2, 2021

American Airlines offering 'quarantine free' travel between NYC and Italy

Prior to travel, customers will still need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Upon arriving in Italy, passengers will have to test negative again.

Passengers cruise through Italy's Easter festivities on MSC Grandiosa amid country's coronavirus lockdowns

April 2, 2021

Passengers cruise through Italy's Easter festivities on MSC Grandiosa amid country's coronavirus lockdowns

Italy may be in a strict coronavirus lockdown this Easter with travel restricted between regions and new quarantines imposed. But a few miles offshore, guests aboard the MSC Grandiosa cruise ship are shimmying to Latin music on deck and sipping cocktails by the pool.

Italy relocating cruise ships from Venice in latest attempt to protect 'fragile' city center

April 1, 2021

Italy relocating cruise ships from Venice in latest attempt to protect 'fragile' city center

On Wednesday, the Italian Council of Ministers approved a decree that would relocate docking sites for large vessels away from Venice’s Grand Canal and the Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square).

Italy coronavirus: Health workers must be vaccinated or face year suspension, report says

April 1, 2021

Italy coronavirus: Health workers must be vaccinated or face year suspension, report says

Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s cabinet on Wednesday issued a controversial decree demanding all health workers in the country receive a coronavirus vaccine in order to work.

Team NZ beats Luna Rossa 7-3 to retain the America's Cup

March 17, 2021

Team NZ beats Luna Rossa 7-3 to retain the America's Cup

Team New Zealand has retained the America’s Cup, beating Italian challenger Luna Rossa 7-3 in the 36th match for sailing’s oldest trophy.

Italian boatmaker behind latest America's Cup challenge

March 16, 2021

Italian boatmaker behind latest America's Cup challenge

Hours from any significant body of water in a narrow mountain valley, three Italian companies collaborated on the next generation of sailing machines — ones designed to actually fly over the water's surface — to challenge America’s Cup defender New Zealand in the world’s oldest regatta.