Italy probes Google over unfair commercial practices Italy's antitrust agency said tody it had launched an investigation into online search giant Google and its parent company Alphabet over alleged unfair commercial practices … Business • 2 mins
Remains of possible ancient papal palace found in Rome The remains of what appears to be a medieval palace where popes lived before they made the Vatican their home have been excavated in Rome. News Lens • 14 hrs
Watch: Mt Etna roars into action with 'cascades' of lava Mount Etna's 'Voragine' crater is back in spectacular, explosive action. World • 06 Jul
Seven dead after storms hit France, Switzerland and Italy Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy at the weekend have left seven people dead, local authorities have said. Weather • 01 Jul
Chinese smuggled into Italy, treated like slaves - police Italian police say they have broken up a Chinese trafficking network which used luxury cars to smuggle Chinese migrants into Italy, before confiscating their passports … World • 26 Jun
Italy votes in EU election, Meloni poised as powerbroker Italy is the first heavyweight nation to cast votes for the EU's next parliament, in a test of far-right leader Giorgia Meloni's strength at home … Europe • 08 Jun
Amanda Knox loses bid to overturn slander conviction An Italian court has again found American Amanda Knox guilty of slander and issued a three-year sentence over accusations she made in relation to the … World • 05 Jun
Italy watchdog fines Meta for unfair commercial practices Italy's competition regulator AGCM has fined Facebook and Instagram owner Meta for what it described as unfair commercial practices, the watchdog said today. Business • 05 Jun
Stellantis sees Italian plants at full capacity in 2030 Stellantis sees its Italian plants running at full capacity in 2030 as plans for new models, including hybrid ones, are expected to support production, its … Business • 05 Jun
Dutch tourist accused of defacing Herculaneum villa A Dutch tourist has defaced a frescoed wall in an ancient Roman house in Herculaneum, near Naples, damaging a building that survived the volcanic eruption … World • 03 Jun
Google, Amazon, Airbnb win EU court backing in Italy row Alphabet's Google, Amazon and Airbnb have today won the backing of Europe's top court in their fight against an Italian rule requiring them to provide … Business • 30 May
Children's sketches of gladiators found in Pompeii Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii near the city of Naples have uncovered charcoal sketches drawn by children as young as six years … News Lens • 29 May
Amazon in talks with Italy to invest billions - sources Amazon's computing unit AWS is in talks with Italy to invest billions of euros in the expansion of its data centre business in the country … Business • 28 May
Benetton plans restructuring as losses mount - sources Italy's Benetton family is readying plans to address mounting losses at its eponymous clothing retailer, including parting ways with CEO Massimo Renon after four years, … Business • 28 May
Yellen urges 'more ambitious' G7 plans for Russian assets US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has today urged G7 ministers meeting in Italy to work on "more ambitious options" to use frozen Russian assets to … Business • 23 May
Ferrari's core earnings rose in Q1, sticks to FY guidance Ferrari's core earnings rose 13% in the first quarter but its shares fell today as the luxury sports car maker confirmed its full-year forecasts, failing … Business • 07 May
Venice begins charging day-trippers to enter city Venice has begun to charge day-trippers looking to enter the historic Italian city, a world-first intended to ease the pressure of mass tourism. Europe • 25 Apr
IMF urges Italy and France to spend less Italy and France should cut spending faster than they currently plan to keep debt under control while Germany should loosen its own purse strings to … Business • 19 Apr
Ryanair sees Italian growth despite regulatory rows Ryanair has today hit back in a dispute with Italy's antitrust regulator (AGCM) which this week ordered the airline to stop limiting or blocking the … Business • 17 Apr
Lufthansa offers concessions to gain EU nod on ITA deal German airline Lufthansa has offered concessions aimed at securing EU antitrust approval for its acquisition of a minority stake in Italian carrier ITA Airways, an … Business • 15 Apr
Italy probes Ryanair for potential abuse of position Italy's competition regulator has opened a probe into Ryanair over a possible abuse of dominant position that caused "serious and irreparable" damages to travel agencies, … Business • 15 Apr
2,000-year-old hidden paintings discovered at Pompeii A black-walled dining hall with 2,000-year-old paintings inspired by the Trojan War has been discovered during excavations at the Roman city of Pompeii, authorities have … World • 12 Apr
At least three dead after blast at Italian plant - mayor At least three people have died and four are missing after a fire and explosion underground at a hydroelectric power plant in northern Italy, the … World • 09 Apr
Italy cuts growth forecasts, but confirms deficit goals Italy has today cut its growth forecast for this year and next, reflecting an uncertain economic outlook, but broadly confirmed its projections for cutting the … Business • 09 Apr
Watch: Rare display as Mount Etna puffs 'smoke rings' In a mesmerizing display, Italy's majestic Mount Etna captivated visitors yesterday with its breathtaking volcanic vortex rings. World • 06 Apr
