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15th May, 2013
Eurozone recession extends into sixth quarter
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
8th May, 2013
Several missing after Italy ship smash
Search teams resume the hunt for people still missing after a ship crashed into a control tower at a port in Italy.
Search teams resume the hunt for people still missing after a ship crashed into a control tower at a port in Italy.
6th May, 2013
Italy state TV: Ex-Premier Giulio Andreotti dies
Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno called Andreotti ''the most representative politician'' Italy had known in its recent history.
Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno called Andreotti ''the most representative politician'' Italy had known in its recent history.
28th April, 2013
Italy’s new government sworn in after deadlock
Prime Minister Enrico Letta took the oath of office after the centre-left won February elections.
Prime Minister Enrico Letta took the oath of office after the centre-left won February elections.
18th April, 2013
Soderbergh, Sorrentino, Refn vie for top prize at Cannes
Around 1,700 films were submitted for the 11-day event to be held next month, but only 50 or so will be given an official berth.
Around 1,700 films were submitted for the 11-day event to be held next month, but only 50 or so will be given an official berth.
22nd March, 2013
Murder trial: Italian marines on way back to Delhi
Italian marines fly back to India to face murder charges, after Rome reversed a decision that they would not return, which had triggered a diplomatic firestorm.
Italian marines fly back to India to face murder charges, after Rome reversed a decision that they would not return, which had triggered a diplomatic firestorm.
18th March, 2013
Italy envoy does not have immunity: Delhi court
Italy's envoy Daniele Mancini, who helped secure the release of two Italian marines, has been declined immunity by the Supreme Court of India.
Italy's envoy Daniele Mancini, who helped secure the release of two Italian marines, has been declined immunity by the Supreme Court of India.
13th March, 2013
Indian PM demands Italy return marines for trial
The Indian government allowed the marines to return home in February to celebrate Easter with a promise from the Italian ambassador that they would return to stand trial.
The Indian government allowed the marines to return home in February to celebrate Easter with a promise from the Italian ambassador that they would return to stand trial.
10th March, 2013
Britain, Italy, Greece say hostages killed in Nigeria
The three European nations admitted that a claim by a Nigerian militant group it had killed seven foreign hostages appeared to be true and condemned the act as barbaric and cold-blooded.
The three European nations admitted that a claim by a Nigerian militant group it had killed seven foreign hostages appeared to be true and condemned the act as barbaric and cold-blooded.
8th March, 2013
Top 10 St. Patrick’s Day destinations
If the luck of the Irish is with you, there will be shamrocks, Guinness and fine friends to share your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
If the luck of the Irish is with you, there will be shamrocks, Guinness and fine friends to share your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
7th March, 2013
Berlusconi sentenced to year in jail over wiretap leaks
The former prime minister, who faces two more verdicts later this month, can appeal the conviction which would suspend the sentence under Italian law.
The former prime minister, who faces two more verdicts later this month, can appeal the conviction which would suspend the sentence under Italian law.
7th March, 2013
US, China take part in Pakistan naval drills
The AMAN-13 exercise involves ships from 13 countries and observers from 20 others and comes two weeks after China took control of Gwadar.
The AMAN-13 exercise involves ships from 13 countries and observers from 20 others and comes two weeks after China took control of Gwadar.
1st March, 2013
A papacy hopeful who quotes Amy Winehouse?
Cardinal Ravasi is an erudite scholar with a modern touch - and that is seen by some as just the combination the Catholic Church needs to revive itself.
Cardinal Ravasi is an erudite scholar with a modern touch - and that is seen by some as just the combination the Catholic Church needs to revive itself.
25th December, 2012
Red racer Ferrari joins green revolution
Italy's racing giant wants to go green and is working on a new hybrid model to cut emissions without sacrificing horsepower.
Italy's racing giant wants to go green and is working on a new hybrid model to cut emissions without sacrificing horsepower.
28th October, 2012
Italy’s Berlusconi says plans to stay in politics
Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, reacting to a Milan court’s four-year conviction for tax fraud, said he would stay in politics.
Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, reacting to a Milan court’s four-year conviction for tax fraud, said he would stay in politics.
27th October, 2012
Hans Werner Henze, doyen of German music, dies at 86
Germany's foremost contemporary composer Hans Werner Henze, who died Saturday at the age of 86, was a non-conformist both politically and artistically throughout his life.
Germany's foremost contemporary composer Hans Werner Henze, who died Saturday at the age of 86, was a non-conformist both politically and artistically throughout his life.
26th October, 2012
“Teatro alla Scala de Milan”
The La Scala Theatre Ballet is the resident classical ballet company at La cala in Milan, Italy. It is one of the oldest and most…
The La Scala Theatre Ballet is the resident classical ballet company at La cala in Milan, Italy. It is one of the oldest and most…
18th October, 2012
Europe: small businesses close down
Thousands of small shops and businesses have closed up over the past few years of Europe’s economic downturn, especially in the so-called “PIIGS” countries of…
Thousands of small shops and businesses have closed up over the past few years of Europe’s economic downturn, especially in the so-called “PIIGS” countries of…
16th August, 2012
England trump Italy, Spain ease past Puerto Rico
England pulled off their first victory over Italy in 15 years in a friendly , while Spain eased past Puerto Rico 2-1.
England pulled off their first victory over Italy in 15 years in a friendly , while Spain eased past Puerto Rico 2-1.
11th July, 2012
54 migrants die of thirst in Mediterranean boat drama
The rescued man, who drank sea water to survive, was spotted clinging to a jerry can and the remains of the stricken boat off the Tunisian coast.
The rescued man, who drank sea water to survive, was spotted clinging to a jerry can and the remains of the stricken boat off the Tunisian coast.
