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Italian artist, 86, who survived coronavirus: 'I faced the reality of emptiness'

May 4, 2020

Italian artist, 86, who survived coronavirus: 'I faced the reality of emptiness'

An 86-year-old revolutionary artist in Italy is reflecting on his life and the future of the world after surviving the coronavirus. Arte Povera pioneer Michelangelo Pistoletto said: “I faced the reality of emptiness… a central void where there is no soul or ego.”

Italy, Spain and France ease lockdowns after Europe's hotspots see record low coronavirus cases

May 4, 2020

Italy, Spain and France ease lockdowns after Europe's hotspots see record low coronavirus cases

Europe’s top coronavirus hot spots are preparing to lift lockdown measures after witnessing record lows in their daily increase in confirmed cases and deaths in weeks.

Rome seagulls hunt rats, pigeons as coronavirus lockdown deprives them of human scraps

May 3, 2020

Rome seagulls hunt rats, pigeons as coronavirus lockdown deprives them of human scraps

Wild animals in Italy are resuming their natural habits in the absence of people.

Pope gives aid to transgender prostitutes with no ‘customers’

May 1, 2020

Pope gives aid to transgender prostitutes with no ‘customers’

Pope Francis assisted a group of transgender prostitutes who were struggling financially amid the coronavirus pandemic in Italy, according to an Italian newspaper.

Foodies rejoice after Naples pizzerias reopen following coronavirus closure: 'A symbol of hope'

April 29, 2020

Foodies rejoice after Naples pizzerias reopen following coronavirus closure: 'A symbol of hope'

Buon appetito, Naples.

Italian town printing its own money to help residents in need during coronavirus lockdown

April 27, 2020

Italian town printing its own money to help residents in need during coronavirus lockdown

A central Italian town has reportedly resorted to printing their own banknotes to help those in need during the coronavirus outbreak.

Italian government sets May 18 return for soccer training

April 27, 2020

Italian government sets May 18 return for soccer training

Nearly seven weeks after the last game was played, Italy’s top soccer division finally has a target date to resume practice.

Italy frees some mafia bosses from prison over coronavirus, reports say

April 26, 2020

Italy frees some mafia bosses from prison over coronavirus, reports say

Mafia bosses in Italy are taking advantage of the pandemic situation to earn early releases from prison.

Facebook group demanding justice for Italy's coronavirus victims sees tens of thousands of supporters

April 23, 2020

Facebook group demanding justice for Italy's coronavirus victims sees tens of thousands of supporters

Relatives of coronavirus victims in Italy are demanding justice for what they believe was the government’s inadequate response to the pandemic that has killed more than 25,000 people in the country.

Italian mafia cements power through charity amid coronavirus crisis while trafficking drugs despite lockdown measures

April 21, 2020

Italian mafia cements power through charity amid coronavirus crisis while trafficking drugs despite lockdown measures

The Italian mafia is reportedly taking advantage of the coronavirus public health crisis to cement its power in the country and elsewhere in Europe, using its capital to relieve small businesses and buy groceries for the needy, all while continuing to traffic drugs under lockdown measures.