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Picture this: a safe way to transport priceless paintings

At Rome’s National Gallery of Ancient Art crate up “Narcissus”, a masterpiece by Caravaggio, in preparation for a long journey. Like many fine art

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Police and protesters clash during anti far-right march in Italian town

Police have used tear gas to disperse protesters marching against far-right groups in the northern Italian town of Cremona. Some of the

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Italian police uncover new haul of looted ancient artefacts

More 2.5 million euros worth of ancient artefacts have been recovered in Italy. The 1,500 items are said to have been stolen from sites in the

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What is social innovation and why is it good for business?

Social innovation is one of the fastest growing trends in Europe. Its founded on the idea that social needs can be met while creating competitiveness

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Police in Italy reveal recovered antiquities worth a record 50 million euros

A record haul of stolen archaeological treasures worth up to 50 million euros has been put on display by police in Rome. The 5,361 vases, bronze

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Italian police break up mafia drug ring in Rome

Police in Rome have broken up a mafia drug ring arresting 26 people and seizing more than 600kg of cocaine and hashish. Those arrested were members

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Androgyny, art and asymmetrical lines dominate Men's Fashion Week in Milan

Gucci Gucci's androgynous collection at Milan's Men's Fashion Week appeared to be a tribute to French artists, intellectuals and revolutionaries. The

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Fashion pioneers take Milan by storm

World-leading menswear labels have gathered in Milan to present their autumn/winter collections at Fashion Week. Taking place from January 17 to 20

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Vonn becomes the World Cup's most successful female skier

Lindsey Vonn’s skiing career reached new heights on Monday. The American became the most successful female in Alpine skiing World Cup history when

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Vonn the bomb defies gravity and serious injury to equal the record of World Cup wins

Do up the boots and get on the piste, Vincent Menard is the euronews mountain guide. Welcome to gravity, our weekly round up from the world of

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Boat seized in raid against suspected drug traffickers in Italy

A boat is seized and four people arrested in a raid against suspected drug traffickers in Italy

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Figure skater Kostner banned

Olympic bronze medallist Carolina Kostner of Italy has been banned from competition for 16 months for allegedly helping her former boyfriend cover up

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Fanchini celebrates first World Cup win in over nine year

Italy’s Elena Fanchini upset the odds for a surprise World Cup downhill victory on home snow at Cortina d’Ampezzo. The 29-year-old bombed down the

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Italian hostages freed in Syria welcomed home by ministers

Two aid workers taken hostage in northern Syria arrive in Rome after release

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Italian aid workers held hostage in Syria are freed

Italy’s government has announced the release of two young aid workers taken hostage in northern Syria last summer. In a video released two weeks ago

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Italian President Giorgio Napolitano resigns

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has handed in his resignation as head of state. The government accepted the 89-year-old’s resignation on

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Napolitano's six-decade winning streak

Giorgio Napolitano was the only re-elected President in the history of the Italian Republic, sworn in a second time on 22nd April, 2013 (the first

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Legendary "La Dolce Vita" actress Anita Ekberg dies at 83

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Italian police uncover huge fake euro banknote factory near Naples

Italian police have made one of their biggest seizures of fake currency for years. They say unfinished 50-euro banknotes worth more than 50 million

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Italy court grants legal rights to child born to lesbian couple

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