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Unprecedented drought in Italy sparks fears about future

Communities living along Italy's longest river are fearful for its future, as they endure a drought which has left it almost dry.

Green News

Europe’s most polluted cities: Where should you avoid this summer?

Some of the places with the worst air pollution are also popular holiday destinations.

Italy

Trial begins for 59 people over 2018 Genoa bridge collapse

Forty-three people were killed when the structure collapsed during a storm on 14 August 2018.

Italy

Mafia fugitive and 'cocaine king' extradited to Italy from Brazil

The fugitive was arrested by Brazilian authorities last year after more than 27 years on the run.

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Nature

This field has an important environmental message amid Italy's drought

Dario Gambarin created a 24,000 square metre wide piece of field art to get a simple but important message across during northern Italy's worst drought in 70 years.

Italy

'The road crumbled and all the cars in front plunged into the void'

Davide Capello was driving on a bridge in Genoa when it collapsed four years ago, killing 43 people. He somehow survived. This is his story.

Travel News

Popular Italian cities banning water in worst drought in 70 years

A severe heatwave and lack of rainfall have led to disaster in Italy. Here's what it could mean for your summer holiday.

Italy

Italy declares emergency amid worst Po Valley drought in 70 years

Parts of northern Italy have already been rationing drinking water to try and deal with the problem.

Green News

Largest glacier in Italian Alps crumbles amid record high temperatures

An avalanche struck one day after temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius were recorded at the glacier's summit.

Italy

Verona and Pisa ration drinking water amid historic drought

Home to nearly 350,000 people, Verona and Pisa have moved to ration drinking water in the face of a historic drought in the region.

Italy

Deadly avalanche linked to climate change, says Italy PM Draghi

At least seven people died and eight were hurt on Sunday when falling ice swept away a group of hikers on the Marmolada glacier, the highest mountain in the Italian Alps.

My Europe Series

How mafia seized properties have become socially useful

Euronews correspondent Giorgia Orlandi reports on how mafia-seized properties are being used to house Ukrainian refugees.

Destinations

How Italy plans to tackle overcrowding this summer

A new tourism strategy is helping tourists discover Italy’s small villages and rural walking routes.

Climate

Po Valley farmers living through Italy's worst drought for 70 years

More than 30% of the harvest risks being lost and an important hydropower plant has closed. Farmers and officials warn the damage could be irremediable if the weather doesn't change.

France

French court rejects extradition requests for 10 Italian Red Brigades

The case. which saw President Emmanuel Macron go against the so-called Mitterand doctrine, has poisoned relations between Rome and Paris for 40 years.

Italy

Interactive: Compare satellite images to see extent of Italy's drought

The Po River valley in northern Italy is in the grip of its worst drought for 70 years. These pictures help show just how bad it has become.

Italy

Centre-left parties claim victory in Italy's mayoral elections

The votes were seen as the last test ahead of next year's parliamentary elections.

Travel News

Dogs travel for free on Italy’s trains this summer

Italy’s leading rail operator is allowing small pets to travel for free on trains this summer.

Italy

Italy's Draghi secures Senate support for his stance on Ukraine war

Members of the ruling coalition have criticised Italy for sending weapons to Kyiv.

Climate

EU heatwave: Are record-breaking temperatures due to climate change?

Northern Italian regions risk losing up to half their agricultural output due to a drought.

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