Italy

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Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country consisting of a peninsula delimited by the Alps and surrounded by several islands. Italy is located in south-central Europe, and is considered part of western Europe. A unitary parliamentary republic with Rome as its capital, the country covers a total area of 301,340 km² (116,350 sq mi) and shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and the enclaved microstates of Vatican City and San Marino. Italy has a territorial enclave in Switzerland (Campione) and a maritime exclave in Tunisian waters (Lampedusa). With around 60 million inhabitants, Italy is the third-most populous member state of the European Union.

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Protests in Italy as coronavirus curfews come into force New measures imposed to curb coronavirus cases in Italy have led to outcry from business owners and demonstrations on the streets.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 5 hours ago

European hospitals under pressure as COVID-19 patient numbers increase As Belgium, Italy, and Portugal continue to record high numbers of the new coronavirus, pressure on health services is also increasing. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 day ago


How might the Six Nations pan out? The 2020 Six Nations will resume on Saturday. We take a look at how thingsmight pan out with Ireland hosting Italy on Saturday, followed by Walesentertaining Scotland, England visiting Italy and.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published 1 day ago

Nearly 70% of Italians say Europe's climate response is insufficient, Euronews survey reveals Around two-thirds of respondents in France (64%), Germany (67%) and Italy (68%) agreed not sufficient action was being taken in Europe. UK respondents agreed but in lower numbers (57%).View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:19Published 3 days ago

Italy new Covid-19 measures: PM announces new curbs as daily cases hit 11,705 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:54Published 5 days ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Italy unveils new restrictions as daily infections climb Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:21Published 5 days ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Italian PM announces stricter measures to counter virus Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:25Published 5 days ago

Italy loses quarantine exemption status Italy, San Marino and Vatican City State have lost their exemptions from theUK’s quarantine requirements for international arrivals, the Department forTransport has announced. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 1 week ago

Lily James concedes 'she makes mistakes all the time' amid Dominic West scandal Lily James admits she makes "mistakes all the time" but insists "it's best to follow your instincts... even if they're misguided" in an interview that dropped after she was spotted kissing her married.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 1 week ago

Italian authorities look into mystery of mothers' names engraved on aborted foetuses' graves An investigation in Italy is trying to establish why the names of the mothers who had their foetuses aborted were engraved on crosses without their consent. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:57Published 1 week ago

Study suggests age does not contribute to COVID-19 susceptibility Scientists have estimated that the age of an individual does not indicate how likely they are to be infected by SARS-CoV-2. However, the development of symptoms, the progression of the disease, and.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

'Mission: Impossible 7' resumes filming in Italy Tom Cruise is back in Italy as he resumes filming 'Mission: Impossible 7.' Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:55Published 2 weeks ago

COVID-19 photo exhibition in Rome is a moving tribute to Italians Press photographers' images of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy have been put on display at an exhibition in Rome dedicated to Italian people Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:21Published 2 weeks ago

Italy makes masks mandatory outdoors as it extends state of emergency to 2021 Italy has one of the lowest per capita infection rate of coronavirus in Europe, but as one of the earliest countries hit hard by the pandemic, the government is keen to avoid a further rise in cases. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:38Published 2 weeks ago

Jaw-Dropping New Viewing Platform Lets You 'Float' 10,000ft Over Glacier A stunning new viewing platform lets you seemingly ‘float’ 10,000ft over a glacier. The ‘Ötzi peak 3251m’ construction is located in south Tyrol, Italy, on one of the peaks at the Schnals.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Storm Alex: France, Italy step up rescue efforts after floods Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:36Published 3 weeks ago

Boy's Tragic Suicide Linked To Possible Gruesome Online 'Challenge' An 11-year-old boy in Naples, Italy, took his own life by jumping off a balcony at his family's home. According to Newser, his suicide has been linked to a possible online 'horror challenge' enticing.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published 3 weeks ago

Two dead, 24 missing in floods in France and Italy Italian firefighters rescued 25 people stranded on a mountain pass that connects France to Italy. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:25Published 3 weeks ago

Two killed, 24 missing in severe floods in Italy and France A storm hit southeastern France and northern Italy, leading to destroyed homes, bridges and blocked roads. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:36Published 3 weeks ago

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Harry Styles Drives Sports Car, Speedboat for New Music Video Here's Harry Styles whipping around in a fancy sports car and a super cool speedboat in Italy for a music video shoot ... which could double as his audition to be the next 007. The former "One.. TMZ.com - Published on September 23, 2020

Air Force mom sobs in son's arms at the hospital Staff Sergeant Mason Conway flew from Italy to Tulsa, Oklahoma to surprise his mother who was recovering from a stroke. USATODAY.com - Published on September 23, 2020
Italy launches "COVID free" flights Rome Airport to provide COVID-19 testing before passengers board several flights. CBS News - Published on September 21, 2020
Lewis Hamilton Demands Justice for Breonna Taylor At Tuscan Grand Prix British racing star Lewis Hamilton made his feelings known Sunday at Italy's Tuscan Grand Prix ... he wants the cops who killed Breonna Taylor brought to justice. Hamilton wore a black t-shirt with the.. TMZ.com - Published on September 13, 2020
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Masks and social distancing at Venice opening The 77th Venice International Film Festival kicked off Wednesday evening, with the premiere of family drama "Lacci" - the first Italian movie to open the event in 11 years. (Sept. 3) USATODAY.com - Published on September 3, 2020
Italy on nationwide lockdown as coronavirus cases surge Italian authorities have imposed drastic measures to try to curtail the worst coronavirus outbreak in Europe. Public gatherings are banned, sporting events canceled and non-essential travel virtually.. CBS News - Published on September 3, 2020
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Boat Explosion in Italy Sends Woman Flying Through Air, Others Leap to Safety A woman went flying into the air when a boat exploded in Italy ... and ya gotta see the video. The blast happened recently in the Italian port of Ponza, an island in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea,.. TMZ.com - Published on September 1, 2020	How did your country handle coronavirus? Americans, Brits have most negative responses Less than half of Americans and Britons had a good impression of their government's handling of COVID-19 compared with 73% who gave good reviews in Denmark, Australia, Canada, Germany, the.. USATODAY.com - Published on August 27, 2020
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Slovenia to open borders for Italians, Montenegrins on June 15 Slovenia will open its borders for citizens of Montenegro and neighbouring Italy on June 15, the government said in a statement on Friday. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	Italian prosecutors question PM Conte for three hours over coronavirus response Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte was questioned by prosecutors on Friday about the country's response to its coronavirus outbreak, which has killed more than 34,000 people. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
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Italy

Country in southern Europe

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