Rome considering limiting tourist access to Trevi Fountain
The Italian capital is preparing to host 2025 Jubilee, a year-long Roman Catholic event expected to attract 32 mln tourists and pilgrims.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Consider This: Conservation — From Moths to Malayan Tigers
For years Polish scientist and entomologist Marta Skowron-Volponi has ventured into the jungles of Peninsular Malaysia to study moths, making remarkable discoveries along the way. But her journey took a different turn when she learned about the rapid decline of the Malayan Tiger, and together with her Italian filmmaker husband, Paolo Volponi, joined the fight against poaching and habitat destruction. On this episode of #ConisderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Marta Skowron-Volponi and Paolo Volponi about protecting the few remaining Malayan Tigers in the wild.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Olympics-Boxing - Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row
Angela Carini pulled out of the Paris Olympics mid-fight on Thursday after she sustained a series of crunching blows from Imane Khelif.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic's shock exit from the Italian Open could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot.
Mon May 13 2024
Italian tourist hotspots start to raise defences against overcrowding
Venice isn't the only place in Italy that has recently introduced new measures aimed at slowing tourist flows.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Ferrari shares at record high after sensational Hamilton signing
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton's defection from Mercedes to Ferrari has driven the Italian team's share price to a record high.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Italy's coast guard rescues 49 migrants from boat sinking in Mediterranean
The Italian Coast Guard rescued 49 migrants attempting to travel from North Africa to Europe after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Tennis - Sensational Sinner dethrones Djokovic to reach Australian Open final
Jannik Sinner becomes the youngster the only Italian player to reach an Australian Open singles final.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Malaysia, Italy to collaborate in space industry development
Massimo Rustico said Malaysia has progressive and advantageous ecosystem that support the development of space industry.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Giorgio Armani fashions his own legacy with succession plan
The Italian fashion king's attention to detail extends to clear rules on how it should be run after his death.
Sun Nov 19 2023
Four men charged over theft of $6 mln gold toilet from English palace
The fully functioning toilet, valued at 4.8 million pounds, was part of an exhibition by an Italian conceptual artist at Blenheim Palace.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Oscar-winning Italian actress Sophia Loren hospitalised after fall
Sophia Loren had an accidental fall in her home in Geneva and had suffered a broken hip, her spokesperson said.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Jailed Italian Mafia boss Messina Denaro dies - Media reports
He was convicted of numerous crimes, including for his role in planning the 1992 murders of anti-mafia prosecutors Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Venice avoids being added to UNESCO list of endangered sites
Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said adding Venice to the list would have been an "undue move" not based on objective facts.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Motor racing: Verstappen takes record-equalling ninth win in a row
It was Red Bull's 14th consecutive triumph and 13th of the season, with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza following next weekend.
Mon Aug 28 2023