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Matera: Discovering the lessons of history in Europe’s Capital of Culture

Partner content presented by Matera 2019

Matera is a rising star - it’s the 2019 European Capital of Culture. Visiting the southern Italian town still feels very much like discovering something wonderful that few people know about.

28/01/2019

Italy

Seven people killed in mid-air collision over the Italian Alps

A French aircraft that allegedly flew into Italian airspace without giving due warning to air traffic control is being blamed for a crash that’s cost seven lives.

26/01/2019

World

Is Europe still facing a migration crisis? Euronews asked UNHCR chief

Is Europe still facing a migration crisis? UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi with Andrew Neil

25/01/2019

Italy

Italy's 9,000 year old Matera is European Capital of Culture

In partnership with Matera 2019

Italy's 9,000-year-old Matera is European Capital of Culture

24/01/2019

Europe News

Italy ordered to pay Amanda Knox €18,400 in damages

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled Italy must pay Amanda Knox €18,400 in damages, costs and expenses after Italian police had failed to provide legal assistance and a translator during questioning following the 2007 killing of her British roommate.

24/01/2019

Italy

Mongolians win 'Ice Sculpture World Cup' in Italy

A Mongolian group of ice sculptors win the 4th edition of "Snow Art" contest

24/01/2019

Italy

Italy's Salvini urges French voters not to back Macron

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini called France's Emmanuel Macron a "bad president" and urged the French people not to support his party in the upcoming European parliament elections.

23/01/2019

Italy

Italy's second-biggest reception centre for asylum seekers closed

With 48 hours of notice being given, a reception centre housing around 350 asylum seekers was closed yesterday. The migrants will now be moved to other centres scattered around Italy.

23/01/2019

Italy

France summons Italian ambassador over deputy PM's Africa comments

Di Maio accused France of manipulating African countries and exacerbating the European migration crisis, in comments made over the weekend

22/01/2019

Italy

Pope Francis launches 'Click to Pray' app in six languages

Pope Francis has launched a new app called 'Click to Pray' - he made the announcement during his traditional Sunday address in St Peter's Square.

21/01/2019

Italy

Salvini asks Macron to arrest Italian 'assassins' hiding in France

Italy's Interior Ministry said it is looking for 30 criminals wanted in their native country but hiding abroad.

20/01/2019

Italy

Matera, Capital of Culture 2019: watch the opening ceremony

In partnership with Matera 2019

Matera kicked of its year as the European Capital of Culture 2019 with an impressive opening ceremony that showed off everything the city has to offer.

19/01/2019

Italy

170 migrants missing in Mediterranean: UNHCR

Only four people have been rescued in two seperate shipwrecks.

19/01/2019

Italy

What's behind the newly approved Italian welfare reforms?

The Italian government has approved welfare and pension reforms that were the main pledge of the Five Star Movement campaign.

17/01/2019

Italy

The long-lost riches of Herculaneum now on display

Treasures from Herculaneum destroyed by Mount Versuvius are being displayed in the ancient town

16/01/2019

Italy

Trevi fountain coins diverted from charity to city hall coffers

Rome city hall takes Trevi Fountain coins away from charity

14/01/2019

Italy

More than three coins in this fountain: but where's the money going?

An unholy row is unfolding in Rome over the millions of euros thrown into the Trevi Fountain each year for good luck. Traditionally, the money has gone to a Catholic charity for the poor and homeless- now, city council is trying to change that.

14/01/2019

Italy

Running on a prayer: Vatican launches track team

The Vatican has launched its official track team composed of priests, nuns and Swiss guards.

11/01/2019

Smart Regions

In Naples, students look to the future in the world’s oldest public university

In partnership with the European Commission

The Federico II University in Naples is the world’s oldest public university. It also hosts the Developer Academy where students learn to develop apps for iphones.

10/01/2019

The Cube

Five Star Movement founder signs 'pact for science' in complete u-turn

Beppe Grillo has fueled conspiracy theories and pseudoscience claims for years. Now, he's signing a pro-vaccination pact for science

10/01/2019

Italy

Italy's government is in the eye of the storm due to a bank bailout

While at the opposition, the Five Star Movement has always strongly condemned the italian government's tendencies to bail out banks using public money. But now that they're ruling, they might have to do that themselves.

09/01/2019

No Comment

Italian band performs in igloo with instruments made of ice

The Ice Music festival began on Saturday evening in Italy's Val di Sole ski resort.

08/01/2019

Italy

Italian populist leader di Maio shows support for Yellow Vest movement

"Yellow vests, don't give up!", wrote Five Star Movement leader and Italian vice-PM Di Maio in an open letter to the French grassroots movement.

07/01/2019

Italy

Schools could shut over Rome's garbage crisis

Schools may stay closed as waste piles up.

06/01/2019

Italy

North Korean diplomat reportedly goes into hiding, sparking defection rumours

A top North Korean diplomat has sparked defection rumours after it was revealed that he's gone into hiding with family by South Korea's intelligence agency

03/01/2019

Italy

Ciao, textbooks! How robots are helping teach at one school in Italy

Ciao, textbooks! How robots are helping teach at one school in Italy

02/01/2019