Suspected Rome bank robber foiled by tunnel collapse An Italian man who had to be rescued after becoming trapped in a collapsed tunnel near the Vatican is suspected of being part of a … World • 12 Aug
Drought forces rethink of water use in Spain Faced with a historic drought and threatened by desertification, Spain is rethinking how it spends its water resources, which are used mainly to irrigate crops. Weather • 08 Aug
Monte dei Paschi posts a quarterly profit State-owned Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) has today posted a €17.5m second-quarter net profit after loan writedowns needed to ease disposals. Business • 05 Aug
Italy to clear €14.3 billion package against inflation Italy today plans to approve a new aid package worth around €14.3 billion to help shield firms and families from surging energy costs and consumer … Business • 04 Aug
EU agrees to extend sale deadline for Monte dei Paschi The European Commission has today approved revised restructuring targets for Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena and a new deadline for the government to … Business • 02 Aug
Heatwave caused 1,700 deaths in Spain, Portugal - WHO The World Health Organization's European office has said the heatwave baking Europe has caused over 1,700 deaths in Spain and Portugal alone, calling for joint … World • 22 Jul
Italian shares lead slump in Europe as Draghi resigns Italian shares fell sharply today as Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned, keeping broader European stocks under pressure as investors awaited the European Central Bank's first … Business • 21 Jul
Italy to hold early election after PM Draghi resigns Italy will hold a snap national election on 25 September after Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned following the collapse of his national unity government. World • 21 Jul
Draghi on last legs as bid to save govt suffers blow Italy's government crumbled when three of Prime Minister Mario Draghi's main coalition partners snubbed a confidence vote he had called to try to end divisions … World • 20 Jul
Euro zone bond yields rise as rate expectations trimmed Euro zone borrowing costs rose sharply on Monday as investors scaled back expectations of outsized interest rate hikes in the euro area and the United … Business • 18 Jul
Italy in political limbo as prospect of election grows Italy might need early elections to overcome a political impasse, government officials said today, after Prime Minister Mario Draghi tendered his resignation in the wake … World • 18 Jul
Possible scenarios as Italy's government faces collapse Italy might need early elections to overcome a political impasse, government officials said today, after Prime Minister Mario Draghi tendered his resignation in the wake … Italy • 15 Jul
Genoa bridge trial opens four years after disaster The trial of 59 people facing an array of charges over the deadly collapse of a motorway bridge in the Italian port city of Genoa … World • 07 Jul
Hope fades for 13 people missing after glacier collapse Rescue teams have resumed their search for 13 climbers who have been missing since part of a glacier gave way high in the Italian Alps … Europe • 05 Jul
Italian minister accuses own party of 'immaturity' Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio has accused his own 5-Star Movement party of undermining government efforts to support Ukraine and weakening Rome's standing within … World • 20 Jun
Mystery mega yacht impounded by authorities in Italy The Italian authorities have impounded a mega yacht at the centre of a mystery over its ownership as speculation swirled it might even belong to … World • 06 May
Monte dei Paschi swings to profit ahead of new plan Monte dei Paschi di Siena has today reported a first quarter profit of €9.7m and said new chief executive Luigi Lovaglio would present a new … Business • 06 May
Italian children should get 'both parents' surnames' Italian children should be given the surname of both parents, the Constitutional Court said. World • 27 Apr
Pope calls for peace during an 'Easter of war' Pope Francis, marking what he called an "Easter of war", has urged leaders to hear the people's plea for peace in Ukraine and implicitly criticised … World • 17 Apr
Italy seeks bids for ITA Airways by April 18 - sources Italy's Treasury has invited suitors interested in buying the majority of ITA Airways to express their formal interest in the carrier by April 18, three … Business • 08 Apr
Telecom Italia & KKR deadlocked over takeover approach The chances of US fund KKR pushing ahead with a firm bid for Telecom Italia appeared to fade further today, with the two sides deadlocked … Business • 05 Apr
Spot the robot dog to patrol and inspect Pompeii ruins A four-legged yellow and black robot has been called in to inspect the ancient ruins of Pompeii and help to improve management of one of … News Lens • 31 Mar
UniCredit flags up to €7.4 billion in losses on Russia Italy's second-biggest bank UniCredit said a full write-off of its Russian business, including cross-border exposure, would cost around €7.4 billion, leaving its capital distribution plans … Business • 09 Mar
Eight missing after flames engulf Greece-Italy ferry Eight passengers were missing after a blaze engulfed a ferry sailing from Greece to Italy early on Friday and fire fighters were still battling to … World • 18 Feb
Italy's Sergio Mattarella elected for a second time Italian President Sergio Mattarella is set to remain in his position for another term after he was re-elected this weekend. Europe • 30 Jan
