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Italy: Country in Southern Europe
Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It is located on a peninsula that extends into the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as several islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares its borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and two enclaves: Vatican City and San Marino. Its territory also includes Campione and the Pelagie Islands. It is the tenth-largest country by land area in the European continent, covering an area of 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi), and the third-most populous member state of the European Union, with a population of nearly 60 million. Its capital and largest city is Rome; other major urban areas include Milan, Lombardy, Naples, Turin, Florence, and Venice.

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Police break up pro-Palestine university protests in Europe after Israel rejects ceasefire agreement [Video]

Police break up pro-Palestine university protests in Europe after Israel rejects ceasefire agreement

In recent days, students have held protests or set up encampments in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain following earlier protests in the US.

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Far right lead in Italy ahead of European parliamentary elections: Euronews poll [Video]

Far right lead in Italy ahead of European parliamentary elections: Euronews poll

But other political parties in Italy also show rising support, according to a poll by Euronews.

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Italian far-right PM Meloni says will stand in EU elections [Video]

Italian far-right PM Meloni says will stand in EU elections

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Protests erupt in Italy as G7 ministers meet to discuss climate crisis [Video]

Protests erupt in Italy as G7 ministers meet to discuss climate crisis

The Group of Seven will meet in Turin on Monday, in the first big session of environment talks since the world pledged to transition away from coal, oil and gas at the UN's COP28 climate summit in..

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Neo-fascists mourn Mussolini on Lake Como [Video]

Neo-fascists mourn Mussolini on Lake Como

Around two hundred people flocked to Mezzegra-Giulino, on Lake Como on Sunday morning to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the death of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.

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Italy's Giorgia Meloni throws her hat in the ring for EU elections [Video]

Italy's Giorgia Meloni throws her hat in the ring for EU elections

Live from the Fratelli d'Italia programmatic conference in Pescara, the Italian prime minister announced her candidacy in the European elections next June

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Anti-fascist censorship row overshadows Italy's Liberation Day celebrations [Video]

Anti-fascist censorship row overshadows Italy's Liberation Day celebrations

The row was ignited after anti-fascist writer Antonio Scurati's appearance on Rai's Saturday evening show was cancelled.

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Italy law allows pro-life activists into abortion clinics [Video]

Italy law allows pro-life activists into abortion clinics

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UK Home Secretary in Italy to discuss ways to tackle flow of illegal migrants [Video]

UK Home Secretary in Italy to discuss ways to tackle flow of illegal migrants

Visit comes a day after British parliament passed controversial Safety of Rwanda Bill which will see some illegal migrants in the UK deported to the central African country, legislation that has been..

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Italy passes law allowing pro-life groups access to abortion clinics [Video]

Italy passes law allowing pro-life groups access to abortion clinics

Opponents of the amendment question the wisdom of allowing medically unqualified groups access to women considering an abortion but the government counters the move is designed so prospective patients..

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Italy prepares to negotiate terms of fiscal adjustment ahead of EU elections [Video]

Italy prepares to negotiate terms of fiscal adjustment ahead of EU elections

Officials estimate it will take until at least 2026 to get the country's budget deficit below the EU’s 3% limit.

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'The Europe we want': Italy's Democratic Party launches EU elections manifesto [Video]

'The Europe we want': Italy's Democratic Party launches EU elections manifesto

The Italian opposition is trying hard to cut through in an election cycle where the country's ruling right-wing parties are hoping for major gains.

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Watch: Search continues over Italian power plant explosion [Video]

Watch: Search continues over Italian power plant explosion

Emergency services continue to search an exploded Enel hydroelectric power plant in northern Italy, with the death toll rising to at least half a dozen.

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Digital training schemes for migrants in Italy [Video]

Digital training schemes for migrants in Italy

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‘Give myself a future’: Digital training scheme helps migrants start new life in Italy [Video]

‘Give myself a future’: Digital training scheme helps migrants start new life in Italy

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Italy's Bargi Hydroelectric Plant Hit by Explosion: 4 Lives Lost, Search for Missing |Oneindia News [Video]

Italy's Bargi Hydroelectric Plant Hit by Explosion: 4 Lives Lost, Search for Missing |Oneindia News

An explosion at Italy's Bargi hydroelectric plant killed four and left five missing. Three others were injured in the incident at the Enel Green Power-run facility in Lake Suviana. Authorities are..

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Italian farmers protest 'Made In Italy' labelling [Video]

Italian farmers protest 'Made In Italy' labelling

Wearing yellow, thousands of Italians involved in the agriculture business protested, calling for a review of the 'Made In Italy' EU labelling system.

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WATCH: Around 1,000 migrants land in Lampedusa in 24 hours [Video]

WATCH: Around 1,000 migrants land in Lampedusa in 24 hours

Dozens of small boats from Tunisia and Libya were also rescued off the Italian island overnight.

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Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini survives no-confidence vote [Video]

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini survives no-confidence vote

The far-right politician has been accused of having links with the Kremlin - something he now strenuously denies.

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5 Easter Traditions From Around the World [Video]

5 Easter Traditions From Around the World

5 Easter Traditions , From Around the World. Every culture has its own unique holiday traditions rooted in that region's folklore and history. Here are five popular Easter traditions from different..

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Tourists throw over €1 million into Italy’s Trevi Fountain each year. Here’s what happens to it [Video]

Tourists throw over €1 million into Italy’s Trevi Fountain each year. Here’s what happens to it

The heartwarming story of what happens to the coins thrown into the Trevi Fountain.

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Italy raises security alert level for Easter weekend following Moscow attacks [Video]

Italy raises security alert level for Easter weekend following Moscow attacks

The Italian government has expelled from the country around 50 people said to have links with terrorist organisations since October 7.

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What are the consequences of terminating the Decreto Crescita on Italian football? [Video]

What are the consequences of terminating the Decreto Crescita on Italian football?

Italy established the legislation in 2019, but now it is being terminated.

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Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles [Video]

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles

A plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets, developed by Japan in collaboration with Britain and Italy, to other countries was approved by Japan’s Cabinet, marking a departure from the..

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Conservative MEPs launch new 'charter' in Italy ahead of EU elections [Video]

Conservative MEPs launch new 'charter' in Italy ahead of EU elections

Polls are trending rightward across Europe, raising the possibility that the continent's radicals and reactionaries could wield much more power in the next parliament.

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