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What Happens if Italy's Economy Collapses?
While Europe panicked about Greece, Italy drew closer to the brink of economic ruin. No one was paying attention while Rome was burning. Until recently
Italian Prime Minister Calls For Unity to Save the Eurozone
Prime Minister Mario Monti announced his new government has plans to get Italy out of its recession while calling on other nations to mount a 'united response' to the eurozone debt crisis
2012 could be the make-or-break moment for the embattled eurozone.
Italian Debt Reaches Unsustainable Level
With Italy's debt ballooning to over $1.5 trillion, some leaders are now asking if the country has reached a point of being beyond rescue. The offer by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to resign from his post had failed to slow down the financial turmoil
The Double Dilemma Facing Weaker National Economies
At the heart of this particular crisis is the unpleasant fact that the common European currency project is, in its present form, simply not working
Stage Set For 2012 Euro Cup Finals
The stage is set for the 2012 Euro Cup following Friday's draw that saw host Poland and Ukraine getting the top draws while Spain placed in a tougher group. Poland was drawn in Group A along with Greece, Russia, and Czech Republic
Better Ways Forward for the European Union
The European Union is presently a source of great instability that leaders have yet to tackle. This column argues the current policy response is misguided. The adjustment programmes are bound to fail to achieve sustainable budget deficits, and may result in an unprecedented destruction of economic activity
Behind Europe's Debt Crisis Lurks Another Wall Street Bailout
If you want the real reason for concern in the United States about what's happening in Europe, follow the money. A Greek (or Irish or Spanish or Italian or Portuguese) default would have roughly the same effect on our financial system as the implosion of Lehman Brothers in 2008. That is, financial chaos
Exporters Armed Arab Spring Crackdown
Repressive regimes of the Middle East and North Africa had all the equipment they needed to quash Arab Spring protests, thanks to arms exporters
Occupy Wall Street Movement Now in London and Rome
The snowballing global campaign against corporate greed has reached Europe, particularly the capital cities of London and Rome
Who's Worse Off: Europe or the United States?
Both continue to grapple with slow economic growth, the crushing weight of enormous public debt, and austerity measures designed to trim government expenditures. But many of the similarities between the debt-ridden EU and the US end there
The euro should now be recognized as an experiment that failed. The political goal of creating a harmonious Europe has also failed
Italian Soccer Probe into Match Fixing Leads to 17 Arrests
A total of 17 people have been arrested in an investigation into match-fixing and illegal betting on matches
EU Leaders Announce New Eurozone Rescue Deal
EU leaders announced a new plan to contain the debt crisis in the euro area, after private banks and investors agreed to write off 50% of Greek debt from their books
Can Europe's Divided House Stand?
Conventional wisdom has it that the eurozone cannot have a monetary union without also having a fiscal union. Euro-enthusiasts see the single currency as the first steppingstone toward a broader economic union, which is their dream. Euroskeptics do, too, but they see that endgame as hell -- and would prefer the single currency to be dismantled
European Union Leaders Reach Deal on Greece, but Worries Remain
European Union leaders have brokered a deal to reduce Greece's debt and hopefully stem the continent's lingering debt crisis. The deal is a major move forward, but it is still only one step in restoring stability on a continent beset by economic woes
Volterra and San Gimignano: Two Sides of Northern Tuscany
Volterra and San Gimignano are two stony villages dotting the hills of Northern Tuscany. Within a couple of hours of Tuscan mainstays Florence and Siena, these towns provide an emblematic but contrasting look at this famed region
European Crisis: Precise Solutions in an Imprecise Reality
The plans all are financial solutions to a particular set of financial problems. But regardless of whether they are realistic in addressing the financial problem, the question of whether the financial issue really addresses the fundamental dilemma of Europe -- which is political and geopolitical -- remains
S&P Downgrades Italy's Debt Rating
Standard & Poor's downgraded the credit rating of Italy to A from A+ and kept it on a negative outlook
Italy and Greece Ask Albania to Unify on European Agenda
Albania needs to calm its problems at home in order to move on the European integration, ministers say
Libyan Relationship With Italy Expected to Survive Regime Change
Ties between Libya and Italy's elites are very, very deep, and, as benefiting the lives of the rich and famous, sometimes produce strange little stories that illustrate much larger forces at work -- in this case, the economic future of Libya moving forward
What doesn't change about Italy is that it's always changing. In Rome, the Colosseum is being cleaned from top to bottom and given permanent lighting
Euro Zone Rescue: Deja Vu All Over Again
The crisis won't be over until the underlying flaw of the euro is fixed -- namely the separation of monetary and fiscal policy. German public opinion has to realise that the euro was built on imperfect foundations and that these imperfections must be corrected. Meanwhile, the Italian president of the ECB will need all his technical and political expertise to keep the Eurozone together
It was short-term good news in that it defused 'the bomb' -- the possible catastrophe vortex of failing banks and defaulting sovereigns. The bad news is that it will induce a recession. Banks will create a credit crunch in trying to meet capital adequacy ratios, and the new austerity will create a fiscal contraction
New Bank of Italy Governor Picked from European Central Bank
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi prefers to have European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board Member Lorenzo Bini Smaghi as the next governor of the Bank of Italy
As Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announces a new austerity bill based on tax rises, this column argues that the country's leaders are in denial -- it is as if they are trying to take aspirin to hide the symptoms of pneumonia
The Crisis of Europe and European Nationalism
Europe was seen as a work in progress moving inevitably toward unification -- a group of nations committed to a common fate. What was a core vision in 2008 is now gone. What was inconceivable -- the primacy of the traditional nation-state -- is now commonly discussed, and steps to devolve Europe in part or in whole are being contemplated. This is not a trivial event
Eastern Mediterranean Olive Oil Producers Seek Markets in Far East
There's a revolution taking place in the eastern Mediterranean and it's all about oil ... olive oil
European Union Spending Cuts and Tax Hikes Hurt GDP Growth
A new round of second-quarter GDP figures shows slowing growth in the EU, which makes for a complicated economic situation, as reduced government spending can further stifle growth. Some economists say that, in tackling this dilemma, European governments are focusing too closely on their balance sheets and neglecting to propose real growth policies
The latest fear is that the sovereign-debt crisis could spread to Italy -- one of the largest but weakest economies in the European Union
Barbarians -- in Suits -- at the Gates
The Italians did not build on mountain tops for the view. What is picturesque now was safe haven from the barbarians back then. Except, the barbarians are back, only this time they are not tribes with scary names like Goths, Huns and Lombards. Today the brutes have bland sounding labels like the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Union (EU) and Moody's
Is Italy on the Brink of Debacle?
Austerity measures will be felt primarily by a lower middle-class already tested by the ever-growing divide between rich and poor in Italy. But the bleak political prospect goes well beyond the sense of panic caused by the economic and financial problems which beset the country.
I'd spent the whole afternoon in my hotel room, splicing changes into the next edition of my guidebook. It was time for just a quick little break, but stepping outside was dangerous. There was a strong current out there, and I got swept out into a Roman sea filled with colorful -- and fragrant -- distractions. I didn't get back for hours
Italy's Amalfi Coast: Going South -- Fast
There are few more beautiful places in the world than the Amalfi Coast. Ancient villages vie with lemon groves for the prime real estate on the cliffs, with views that take you over the rooftops, through the fresh laundry flapping in the breeze, out to the blue sea. Truly gorgeous
The European Union, like the 19th-century Congress of Vienna, can point to one achievement -- a general absence of war in Western Europe for more than 60 years. Otherwise, almost all its socialist promises of an equality of result are imploding before their eyes
The Oltrepo Pavese: Milan's Secret Tuscany Hinterland
Though frequently called the Tuscany of the North of Italy, the Oltrepo Pavese in Lombardy is fairly unknown abroad. Tourists pass the area closely when travelling to the real Tuscany, to Umbria or further south. This is a pity as the Oltrepo really offers something worthwhile for almost every tourist, especially food and wine lovers
Why Sometimes Pays to Be Like Gordon Brown
Flamboyance of the Latin kind gets you into the newspapers, but for bad reasons as well as good. Italy's Silvio Berlusconi is a success in politics apparently because the majority of Italians like him.
27.7% of Greek citizens 'living in poverty and social exclusion'
Author: New Europe Nearly 28% (3,031,000 ) of Greek citizens, according to data released today from the European Statistical Office (Eurostat) for 2010, are living in poverty and social exclusion. The rates refer to 2010, and the economic situation in Greece has deteriorated further during 2011.
New Europe takes breakfast with Parliament Vice President Gianni Pittella
Author: New Europe On 8 February, New Europe held a working breakfast with the first vice president of the European Parliament, Italian MEP Gianni Pittella of the Socialists and Democrats group.
Fiat resumes Italian operations after strike
Author: New Europe The Italian carmaker Fiat SpA fully emerged from the recent truckers' strike by last week and the company resumed operations at all of the five plants it operates in Italy. According to revelations made by a Fiat spokesman, the carmaker began renewing operations as soon as the strike began to subside.
Italy set to bag Philippine deal
Author: New Europe A high level political delegation from Philippines visited Italy last week raising hopes of awarding a major military contract to the Italian manufacturers, local media reports revealed.
Eurozone prepares for overall solution
Author: New Europe With reassuring signs from Italy and Spain that the two countries are on a sound financial track, applying effective policies on both state deficits and banks' recapitalisation, Greece remains the black spot, given that Ireland has already entered a ‘virtuous circle’ that is solidly based on trade surpluses, while Portugal's problems are considered negligible.
Good news…but only from Rome
Author: New Europe A significant reduction in interest rates was noted in the auction of Italian treasury bonds of multiple maturities on 30 January.
Italian consumers remain pessimistic
Author: New Europe The latest set of data on consumer confidence from Italy’s national statistics agency Isat showed confidence of Italian households in January didn’t make progress from the 16-month low figure recorded in December.
Italy achieves lowest borrowing cost
Author: New Europe Italy has raised €5 billion, the highest amount thus-far earned in a successful auction of two-year bonds.
UniCredit uses up maximum ECB fund
Author: New Europe A non-governmental study on performances of the Italian banking sector last week revealed that UniCredit topped the list of the banks those used the European Central Bank’s (ECB’s) three year funding mechanism. 
IMO calls for Costa Concordia investigation
Author: New Europe International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has called for a thorough investigation into the weekend luxury cruise-ship disaster off the coast of Italy.
Italy's borrowing costs fall
Author: New Europe Italy's cost of borrowing has fallen at the government’s latest bond auction, though some analysts were disappointed by the level of demand, the BBC reported.
Russia displeased over prospect of EU-Iran oil sanctions
Author: New Europe Russia has warned the European Union to not support American demands that sanctions be brought against Iranian oil exports, with a top Kremlin official claiming that European consumers would suffer most.
Italy
Woman's body found in wrecked Italy cruise ship
A woman's body was found Saturday in the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship, Italian officials said, taking the number of people confirmed dead to 17.
Italy cruise ship rescuers find 13th body
Italian search-and-rescue teams have found another body aboard the partly sunken cruise ship Costa Concordia, civil protection office spokeswoman Francesca Maffini said Sunday.
Where to get married like a star
The approach of Valentine's Day may have you entertaining thoughts of love, perhaps even marriage.
Germany and Italy sound upbeat on debt crisis
The leaders of Germany and Italy sought to present a united front Wednesday in the fight to resolve the eurozone debt crisis and revive the ailing European economy.
Chinese Embassy pressures Italy to protect immigrants after killings
Saying it was "shocked and alarmed" after a Chinese man and infant were killed in a botched robbery in Rome, the Chinese Embassy urged Italian authorities to protect Chinese citizens in Italy.
Plans to restore crumbling Colosseum cause rumblings in Rome
It sits in the ancient heart of Rome and is an emblem of the city's imperial history as well as an icon of Italy.
UniCredit stock plunges 14%
UniCredit's stock plunged 14% on the Milan stock exchange Wednesday after the Italian bank slashed its offering price for €7.5 billion of new shares.
Europe's leaders warn of tough 2012
Europe's leaders warned 2012 was likely to be tougher than 2011, when spiralling borrowing costs forced political change in Italy and Spain and threatened the survival of the euro.
Europe's debt deal is falling flat
What fiscal pact? There is little sign that last week's European summit even happened, judging from the high cost of sovereign debt and the weakness in European markets.
Yields ease at ?7bn Italian 12-month bill sale
Italy's borrowing costs fell slightly on Monday as the Treasury sold ?7bn of one-year bills to yield 5.952 per cent with demand nearly double the amount on offer.
Will Europe's new 'fiscal compact' work?
The European Council of December 8 produced a curious mixture of cohesion and disagreement.
Italy announces ?30 billion budget plan
Italy's new prime minister late Sunday proposed ?30 billion ($41 billion) in new taxes and spending cuts over two years, including reductions to future pensions, in an effort to end a budget crisis that has clouded the future of Europe's common currency.
Italian short-term borrowing costs surge
Italy's borrowing costs shot higher on Friday as Rome was forced to pay euro-era high interest rates to investors in what analysts called an "awful" auction of short-term debt.
Stocks slide as eurozone issues persist
U.S. stocks slid Monday as investors grew wary over whether political transitions in Greece and Italy will help resolve Europe's debt crisis.
Why the United States is not Italy
Italy's debt crisis raises an uncomfortable question in the United States: Is America like Italy?
Stocks: New leaders, new week
U.S. stocks were set to edge lower Monday, as Greece and Italy swap out leaders, and investors remain cautious about how much these transitions will help resolve Europe's debt crisis.
Berlusconi leaves Italy with legacy of colorful style, debt
As Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi steps down, the charming billionaire will leave his country with a legacy of colorful brashness and painful debt.
Stocks tied to Europe hopes
U.S. stocks looked to build on gains from the previous session Friday, as leaders in Italy and Greece took measures to curb the region's ongoing debt crisis.
The eurozone is tearing itself apart
The eurozone crisis has truly engulfed Italy -- but is it because the country is insolvent or simply unable to access funds easily in the financial markets?
Italy: Definitely too big to fail, maybe too big to bail
Douglas J. Elliott, who worked as an investment banker for two decades, is a fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Italy soon to adopt reforms promised to EU, president says
Italian President Giorgio Napolitano said Wednesday that his country will adopt a series of austerity measures promised to the European Union, as officials try to allay investor fears and head off a eurozone debt crisis.
Asia stocks catch Italy contagion
Asian stock markets tumbled in early trade on Thursday, reacting sharply to global fears that Italy's debt crisis could trigger a European recession.
Stocks get hammered by Italy fears
Investors ran for the hills Wednesday, shaken to the core by fears that Italy, Europe's fourth-largest economy, was headed deeper into crisis mode.
Official: Italy will adopt austerity measures
Italian President Giorgio Napolitano said Wednesday that his country in coming days will adopt a series of austerity measures promised to the European Union, as officials try to allay investor fears and head off a eurozone debt crisis.
Has Italy passed the point of no return?
Europe's financial crisis claimed its second scalp in three days when Italy's Silvio Berlusconi announced he will step down after parliament approves new austerity measures in an effort to stave off economic collapse.
Stocks: Investors spooked by Italy's troubles
Investors better buckle up. U.S. stocks are headed for a sell-off at Wednesday's open, after Italy's key bond rate rose above 7%, sparking worry that Italy may be forced to seek a bailout.
Italian bond yields flirt with 7%
Italy's borrowing costs remain in the danger zone near 7%, even after embattled Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announced he would resign after the next budget is passed by parliament.
Recipe: Stuffed, baked eggplant
These eggplant halves look wonderful and are as delicious cold as they are hot, a perfect side dish or vegetarian main course that can be made in advance.
Stocks fight Italian jitters to close higher
Stocks climbed higher in the final hour of trading after a choppy day. Investors have shifted their focus to Italy, as it appears Greece is finally getting its house in order.
Greece? Ancient news compared to Italy
Greece is last week's news. Today investors are worried about Italy, where the cost of borrowing has reached record levels.
World markets: Italy takes center stage
World markets were choppy Monday following speculation that Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi could be on the verge of resigning.
Stocks set for modest losses
U.S. stocks were poised to kick off the week slightly lower, as worries about the stability of Greece and Italy continued to hang over global markets.
Italy getting IMF chaperone
Italy has agreed to have the International Monetary Fund monitor the implementation of proposed fiscal reforms, European Union officials announced Friday.
Euro rescue plan 'sugar rush' wears off
Investors took a critical view of Europe's master plan Friday, after a tepid auction of Italian bonds highlighted that confidence is still lacking.
7 killed after flooding ravages parts of northern Italy, officials say
Seven people have died and seven others are missing after rains triggered severe flooding in northern Italy, civil protection officials said Friday.
How to book your own Grand Tour
An epic tour of the Continent is the time-tested way to see Europe -- if you've got a month or three and a pile of cash. Until you win the lotto, we'll help you hit the grandest sites on your wish list.
European bank rescue talk intensifies
The gloom hanging over European markets lifted slightly Wednesday amid rising hopes for a government rescue of the continent's troubled banking sector.
Moody's downgrades Italy
In another sign of the tough financial conditions in Europe, Moody's on Tuesday cut Italy's credit rating by three notches and assigned it a "negative outlook."
U.S. Eagles flying home from Rugby World Cup after Italy defeat
The United States' hopes of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time were dashed in New Zealand on Tuesday, after a 27-10 defeat to Italy.
Secret hotels of Italy
Wouldn't it be easier if Italy were just a bit more boring? The art, the history, the landscapes, the pasta -- seriously, you're always going to feel like there's more to do (or eat). If actual relaxing is on your agenda, the Piedmont region may just be your answer.
How Italy can save itself
The surprise downgrade of Italy's sovereign debt overnight by Standard and Poor's exposes the fatal flaws of pushing through draconian austerity measures on a nation experiencing economic weakness.
S&P downgrades Italy on weak economic outlook
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services cut Italy's sovereign credit rating late Monday, saying the nation's weakening economic growth and political uncertainty have dented its financial stability.
Berlusconi blasts Italy downgrade
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Tuesday blasted the downgrading of his country's debt by ratings agency Standard & Poor's, saying it was more influenced by politics and newspaper reports than by economic reality.
Italian debt woes no threat to U.S. banks
The debt crisis in Europe is knocking on Italy's door, but American banks still appear to be well insulated from the dreaded contagion.
Stocks rally on hopes that China will buy Italy's bonds
Stocks finished a choppy session higher Monday, as investors who have been worried about a deepening European debt crisis pinned their hopes on a report that China is in talks with Italy to buy the cash-strapped country's debt.
Where in the world ... ?
[Updated 3 p.m. ET, Monday, August 29] These beachgoers are enjoying themselves on Isola dei Conigli ("Rabbit Island") in Lampedusa, Italy.
British Heiress Petra Ecclestone Weds in Rome
British heiress Petra Ecclestone weds in a three-day celebration
Hidden archive exposes WWII slaughters
The din of approaching vehicles shattered the silence over San Pancrazio at daybreak. It was June 29, 1944, when retreating German SS troops stormed the remote Tuscan village nestled in the Italian countryside.
European fear: The wolves are at the gate
A sharp drop in manufacturing, a towering debt-to-GDP ratio and a jaw-dropping decline in equity markets.
Why is Italy now at center of Europe's debt crisis?
Italy has found itself at the center of spiralling economic concerns in recent days. Fears that it might default on its huge debt have pushed up the cost of government borrowing and led Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to address lawmakers in a bid to reassure the markets.
Throw 3 coins in the fountain. Italy needs them
If you think the markets have been ugly in the United States for the past eight days, you obviously haven't looked at Italy.
Berlusconi: Italy on firm footing to tackle financial woes
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi expressed confidence Wednesday in Italy's ability to confront the financial anxieties shadowing Italy and rest of the continent.
Italy's best affordable country inns
From an ancient stone villa in Piedmont to an atelier in Florence, we reveal Italy's best affordable country inns.
Europe's resurgent far right focuses on immigration, multiculturalism
The far right in Europe has enjoyed a renaissance over the past 30 years, driven by resentment of the growing powers of the European Union and by rejection of the "multiculturalism" that has accompanied rapid immigration from the developing world.
Stocks: Investors rattled by Italy
U.S. stocks were headed for another bruising day Tuesday, as fears about the eurozone debt crisis spreading to Italy rattled investors' nerves.
Concerns about China, Italy batter global stocks
World stock markets tumbled Tuesday, after a report stoked concerns about the finances of more than five dozen Chinese companies, and as fears remain high about Europe's debt crisis spilling over into Italy.
Arrivederci, rally! Why Italy is latest worry
This whole euro debt crisis is starting to remind me of the tagline of "Jaws." Just when you thought it was safe to go back into stocks ... cue the ominous cello music.
Italy debt concerns plague world markets
World markets slumped Monday, as fears about debt crises plagued both Europe and the United States.
Brazilian court upholds freedom for Italian fugitive
Diplomatic tension between Brazil and Italy heightened Thursday after Brazil's Supreme Tribunal freed a fugitive wanted for multiple killings in Italy in the 1970s.
Dollar hits 2-month high against euro
The dollar hit a two-month high against the euro Monday as a resurgence of concerns about Europe's unsustainable debt levels and a possible slowdown in the continent's economy took its toll.
Italian film scores inspire Danger Mouse's new album 'Rome'
It's nice when dreams come true, and even better when the person has dreamed big.
Jersey Shore Cast Takes Italy by Storm
A crowd of fans gathers as The Situation, Pauly D and their costars arrive in Florence
Baby boomers eye adventure, bucket list
Sipping cappuccino and taking it slow is one way to experience Italy. Test driving a growling, candy-apple-red Ferrari in the country's Motor Valley is quite another.
Rome prepares for beatification of John Paul II
More than one million people are expected in Rome this weekend for the beatification of Pope John Paul II, the biggest event in Vatican City since his death six years ago.
Man attacks flight attendant on Alitalia plane
An apparently agitated passenger attacked a flight attendant on Alitalia Flight 329 from Paris to Rome late Sunday and asked that the flight be diverted to Tripoli, Libya, the airline said.
An insider's tasty tips for Rome
Romans do know how to throw a party. Rome is young, fun and fast-moving, but you'll get the most out of the Eternal City if you really take time to explore and savor it.
Migrant train delay causes European diplomatic rift
The Italian and French governments were both trying to defuse an escalating diplomatic row Monday after France refused entry to a train carrying North African migrants from Italy.
Traffickers try to exploit N. Africa unrest, experts fear
People trafficking syndicates could try to exploit the unrest in North Africa, potentially causing a surge in the number of victims arriving in Europe, experts fear.
Italy: al Qaeda will exploit North African migrant flood
It is now estimated that more than 5,000 would-be migrants have arrived on the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa in the past week -- most of them crossing from Tunisia to escape the political turmoil there or seek work in Europe.
Raphael Honingstein: Germany still looking to end drought against Italy
It's become fashionable to see friendly internationals as pointless. In a literal sense, they are, of course: neither money nor trophies are at stake, and the very idea of professional players risking their health for no tangible benefits (apart from the profits made by the federations and TV stations) is anathema to club supporters and managers.
Gabriele Marcotti: Udinese's scouting the key to the club's successful business model
Last June, in South Africa, there was one Italian club with rather split loyalties. It had sent no fewer than eight players to the World Cup, representing six different nations. Had this been a perennial Champions' League powerhouse, you might not be surprised. But it was little Udinese, hailing from a town of around 100,000, tucked away in the foggy (half the year anyway), northeast of the country.
Mama Mia! The Jersey Shore Cast Heads to Italy
The cast will trade the boardwalk for piazzas and gorillas for Italian stallions in season 4, says MTV
Tourists in Rome face new tax
A new tax on tourists to the Eternal City is causing controversy, with hotels expressing fears it could hurt their business and scare tourists away.
Italy to ban plastic bags in New Year
Italy is a nation known as much for its food as for the ubiquitous plastic bag, given out freely with every purchase around the country and often left to litter streets or landfills. A new ban coming into effect January 1, however, may change that.
Explosive found in parcel at Greek Embassy in Rome
Italian police on Monday found an explosive package at the Greek Embassy in Rome, the second time in as many weeks that embassies there have received explosives through the mail.
Report: Anarchist group says it is behind mail bombs at Rome embassies
An anarchist group claimed credit for a pair of mail bombings Thursday at embassies in Rome, vowing in messages that it plans more such acts to "destroy the systems of domination," the state-run ANSA news agency reports.
Students protest education reform plans in Italy
Tens of thousands of university students took to the streets of Rome on Wednesday, Italian media estimated, amid heavy security to protest educational reforms planned by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's government.
Device on train sparks bomb alert in Rome
A black box with wires hanging out of it was found under a train seat Tuesday, sparking a bomb alert, Italian police said.
Students protest education reform in Italy
Students protesting government education reforms stormed the Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy's official news agency reported Thursday.
Church abuse victims speak out in Rome
Victims of clerical sexual abuse planned rallies in Rome on Friday as cardinals held a day of reflection and prayer on the issue.
Marriage annulled after wife thinks about affair
Italy's highest court ruled that a couple's marriage could be annulled because the wife contemplated having an affair, even though she did not actually commit the affair.
Driverless van crosses from Europe to Asia
A driverless van has completed the longest-ever trip by an unmanned vehicle, beginning in Italy and arriving in China, covering 13,000 kilometers (8,077 miles), researchers said.
20 police hurt during Italy protests
At least 20 police in southern Italy were hurt in clashes with protesters angry over the planned opening of a controversial landfill, authorities said Friday.
Italy ends search for missing American balloonists
Authorities in Italy have called off the search for two Americans who went missing during a gas balloon race.
Eat like a local in Rome
In a city where the recipes often predate the buildings, Rome's best meals are marvelously simple. We unearth five quintessential trattorias where the cucina romana is home-cooked, the company is homegrown and the owners are happy (enough) to have you.
Train derailment kills 1 and hurts 40 in Italy
A train derailed outside of Naples, Italy, Friday, killing one person and leaving about 40 injured, a railroad service spokesman said.
Hundreds sought in Italian crime syndicate crackdown
Police fanned out across Italy Tuesday on a major crackdown on the crime syndicate, the 'Ndrangheta, prosecutors said.
Italy has most bank robberies in Europe, study finds
Italy has the highest rate of bank robberies in Europe, an Italian study said this week.
Europe's top court hears school crucifix case
Italy pushed back Wednesday against a European court ruling that crucifixes in classrooms violate students' right to freedom of religion and education.
My favorite place: Danny DeVito
"My family comes from San Fele, in southern Italy, and growing up in Asbury Park, New Jersey, my house was always filled with relatives from the old country --sleeping in chairs, eating, and drinking my uncle's homemade red wine.
Verona, Italy: City of romance
About two hours from bustling Milan and touristy Venice is Verona -- a welcome sip of pure, easygoing Italy. Made famous by Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Verona is Italy's fourth-most-visited city and second in the Veneto region only to Venice in population and artistic importance. If you don't need world-class sights, this town is a joy.
Gold-dispensing ATMs: Coming to a city near you
As economic fears drive gold prices to new highs, the creator of a gold-dispensing ATM is attracting attention around the globe.
Environmental crisis plagues Southern Italy
Recently, VBS headed to Naples, the capital of the Campania region in southern Italy, to shoot two documentaries about the Camorra, the most powerful but least understood of the Italian crime cartels.
Woman fined for face-covering veil
A woman in Italy has been fined €500 ($653) for wearing a veil that covered a large part of her face, in violation of a local ordinance, an official in Novara, Italy, said Tuesday.
Nine dead in Italy train derailment
A train derailment in northern Italy has killed nine people, Italy's Civil Protection office said Monday.
What's new in Venice and Rome
Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities. But to enjoy these classic destinations fully, you need to be prepared for changes in 2010. Knowing about a few recent developments will make your visit smoother this year.
TV chef dropped for cat recipe comments
Italy's state-owned television broadcaster has dropped a popular chef for sharing a recipe with viewers to cook cat.
Migrants leave Italian town amid violence
The message blaring out of the speakers on the van was stark: "Any black person who is hiding in Rosarno should get out. If we catch you, we will kill you."
Two Gitmo detainees transferred to Italy
Two Tunisian detainees whom the U.S. military had held at Guantanamo Bay have been turned over to the Italian government in Rome, the Justice Department announced.
Plane crashes in northern Italy, 5 dead
Five people were killed Monday in a military plane crash in northern Italy, the Italian Air Force said.
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