Italy

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Italy, officially the Italian Republic or Republic of Italy, is a country that consists of a peninsula delimited by the Alps and several islands surrounding it, whose territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical region. Italy is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, in Southern Europe; it is also considered part of Western Europe. A unitary parliamentary republic with Rome as its capital and largest city, the country covers a total area of 301,230 km² (116,310 sq mi) and shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, as well as the enclaved microstates of Vatican City and San Marino. Italy has a territorial exclave in Switzerland, Campione. With over 60 million inhabitants, Italy is the third-most populous member state of the European Union.

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Italy drought: Compare satellite images to see how Po River has changed in two years 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. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 days ago

PM joins G7 leaders for roundtable meeting Prime Minister Boris Johnson has joined the leaders of the US, France, Germany and Italy for a final roundtable talk at the G7 summit in Germany. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published 3 days ago

EU leaders fail to agree on price on gas but vow to continue talks Italian PM Mario Draghi didn't manage to advance his proposal for an EU-wide limit for soaring gas prices. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:54Published 1 week ago

Italy's Draghi secures Senate support for his government's stance on Ukraine Members of the ruling coalition have criticised Italy for sending weapons to Kyiv. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:22Published 1 week ago

Paul Haggis Arrested in Italy on Sexual Assault Charges \| THR News The Oscar-winning writer-director of 'Crash' was in the southern town of Ostuni for the upcoming Allora Fest. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:27Published 2 weeks ago

In Pisa, a project vows to discourage bike theft to encourage citizens to take their bikes Thanks to European funding, the Italian city is promoting the use of collective and soft modes of transport, in particular by combating bicycle theft. An application offers, free of charge, a sensor to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:42Published 2 weeks ago

2022 Amazon Prime Day Is Announced 2022 Amazon Prime Day , Is Announced. Amazon has announced that its annual shopping event starts at 3 a.m. ET on July 12 and runs through July 13. Prime members in the following countries will have.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

Ukraine war: France's Macron, Germany's Scholz and Italy's Draghi visit Zelenskyy in Kyiv "I think we are at a time when we, the European Union, need to send clear political signals to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in a context where they have been resisting heroically for several.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:09Published 2 weeks ago

Macron in Ukraine: French president on his way to Kyiv with German, Italian leaders Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:52Published 2 weeks ago

Tens of thousands gather in Rome for the return of Pride celebrations Colourful displays for the first Pride event since the COVID-19 pandemic drew large crowds in support of Italy's LGBTI+ community and the country's minorities. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 3 weeks ago

Scholz, Macron and Draghi plan Ukraine visit, first since February invasion German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported that Germany's chancellor, the French president and the Italian PM plan to visit the Ukrainian capital in the upcoming weeks. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 3 weeks ago

World Oceans Day 2022: Italy's fight against illegal fishing Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:33Published 3 weeks ago

The fuzz with the buzz: How bees are helping Italy's Carabinieri police fight pollution The Carabinieri military police in Italy are famed for fighting the country's toughest and most dangerous criminals. But now they are turning to bees to tackle air pollution in cities. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:00Published on May 30, 2022

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Get Married Again in Italy Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker , Get Married Again in Italy. A week after getting legally married in Santa Barbara, California, . A week after getting legally married in Santa Barbara,.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on May 23, 2022

G-7 Takes Steps to Better Prepare for Future Pandemics G-7 Takes Steps, to Better Prepare, for Future Pandemics. ABC News reports that the Group of Seven announced plans to strengthen epidemiological early-warning systems to detect potential pandemics.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on May 20, 2022

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Share First Wedding Photos Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker , Share First Wedding Photos. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker , Share First Wedding Photos. After media outlets initially reported that the couple had.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on May 18, 2022

Italy chooses opera over coffee as candidate for UNESCO heritage recognition Espresso might have not made the cut, but the Italian opera is seeking to be recognised on UNESCO’s prestigious list of intangible global heritage. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published on May 17, 2022

World's biggest live music event Eurovision is underway in Italy Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published on May 11, 2022

Italy impounds €650 million super yacht linked to Russian president Vladimir Putin It boasts two helipads, a swimming pool and a movie theatre but the 140-metre luxury yacht the Sheherazade will not be setting sail any time soon. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on May 7, 2022

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England 0-0 Italy: Three Lions' winless run continues England's winless run continues as they are held to a draw by Italy in a Nations League game played behind closed doors at Molineux. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Italy 1-1 Germany: New-look Azzurri claim impressive Nations League draw An inexperienced Italy team begin their rebuilding job by claiming an impressive home draw with Germany in the two sides' Nations League opener. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2022
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Italy

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