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Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It consists of a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares land borders with France to the west; Switzerland and Austria to the north; Slovenia to the east; and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San Marino. It is the tenth-largest country in Europe by area, covering 301,340 km² (116,350 sq mi), and the third-most populous member state of the European Union, with nearly 60 million inhabitants. Italy's capital and largest city is Rome; other major urban areas include Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, and Venice.

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Italy airlifts nine Palestinian children from Gaza for life-saving treatment Italy airlifts nine Palestinian children from Gaza for life-saving treatment Italy airlifts critically ill Palestinian children from Gaza to top hospitals, offering life-saving treatment in a major.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán awards Italy's Deputy PM with medal of honour Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán awards Italy's Deputy PM with medal of honour Orbán awarded the medal for Salvini's efforts in defending traditional Christian values and fighting migration. READ MORE.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:37Published 4 days ago

EU Split: Italy, Spain & France Question Ukraine Aid Boost \| Spain’s FM Albares Backs €1B Pledge Italy and Spain have pushed back against the EU’s plan to double military aid to Ukraine, citing concerns over timing and ongoing diplomatic talks. The proposal, led by EU foreign policy chief Kaja.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published 4 days ago

Italy marks Covid victims remembrance day Italy marks Covid victims remembrance day On Italy’s day of remembrance for Covid-19 victims, survivors express gratitude to the doctors who saved their lives. Former Covid-19 patient Sergio.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:07Published 5 days ago

When Attitudes Take Form: A celebration of artists with intellectual disabilities in Italy A newly opened exhibition in Turin is highlighting the work of 13 artists with intellectual disabilities from the Eisenberg Collection. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:27Published 5 days ago

Italians divided over defence spending Italians divided over defence spending Defence spending remains one of the most debated topics in Europe,with countries like Italy and Spain under pressure to meet NATO’s targets.A recent poll.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:29Published 1 week ago

Bridge to Sicily: a strategic project for Italy and Europe or a waste of resources? Construction of the bridge across the Strait of Messina will start this year, assures the Italian government. This mammoth undertaking that aims to link the island of Sicily to the region of Calabria.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 2 weeks ago

Italy and Libya's murky migrant deals Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 11:53Published 2 weeks ago

'Total waste of money': Former Italian PM Conte rails against EU rearmament plan 'Total waste of money': Former Italian PM Conte rails against EU rearmament plan In an interview to Euronews, Five Star Movement leader Giuseppe Conte said that the Commission “is exaggerating.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:43Published 2 weeks ago

Caravaggio masterpieces return to Rome after centuries for landmark exhibition Caravaggio’s masterpieces make a triumphant return to Rome for Caravaggio 2025, a landmark exhibition at Palazzo Barberini that reunites 24 extraordinary works, some unseen in Italy for centuries. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:07Published 2 weeks ago

Linz Shines on Day 2 of the Judo Grand Prix Linz Shines on Day 2 of the Judo Grand Prix The second day of the Upper Austria Grand Prix delivered thrilling judo action. Slovenia’s Kajzer, Italy’s Esposito brothers, and Australia’s.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:00Published 2 weeks ago

Ukraine Could Get NATO-Level Protection Without Membership, Says Italian PM Meloni Ukraine may receive NATO-level security guarantees without formal membership, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni suggested. Speaking at an EU summit, she dismissed the idea of deploying European peacekeepers,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 2 weeks ago

Italy’s Ukrainian community reacts to U.S. aid suspension Italy’s Ukrainian community reacts to U.S. aid suspension The suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine by President Donald Trump has sparked concern among the Ukrainian community in Italy,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:17Published 2 weeks ago

Georgia Meloni Sides with Trump Over Zelensky\| Italy Rejects UK-France Troop Plan for Ukraine Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has taken a firm stance against sending European troops to Ukraine, rejecting a proposal backed by the UK and France. At a high-stakes summit in London, Meloni.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published 3 weeks ago

Italy's Meloni says division of the West would be 'fatal for everyone' Italy's Meloni says division of the West would be 'fatal for everyone' Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stresses the importance of Western unity after Ukraine talks with European leaders,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:07Published 3 weeks ago

'Italy and the UK can build bridges' Giorgia Meloni tells Keir Starmer 'Italy and the UK can build bridges' Giorgia Meloni tells Keir Starmer The Italian prime minister made the comments after holding talks with the UK's prime minister in London ahead of the summit on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published 3 weeks ago

Italian PM arrives to talk with Starmer on Ukraine Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has arrived in Downing Street to talk with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ahead of a summit with European leaders to discuss the issue of Ukraine. Report by Etemadil. Like.. Credit: ODN Duration: 04:20Published 3 weeks ago

The future of Europe: Can migration stop population decline in the coming decade? The future of Europe: Can migration stop population decline in the coming decade? Despite anti-immigration politicians recently gaining support, France, Germany and Italy would face big population.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

'Another Simple Favor' Trailer: Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are Back \| THR News Video Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are serving up 'Another Simple Favor.' The duo is off to Italy in the new trailer for the follow up to Paul Feig's 2018 film 'A Simple Favor.' 'Another Simple Favor' sees.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:00Published on February 26, 2025

Iran Declares 'Ultimate Victory' at Nasrallah Funeral – Hezbollah Vows Resistance Strength \| Video Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi addressed the media at Beirut International Airport before attending the funeral of Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, both killed in Israeli.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on February 23, 2025

Italian PM Slams 'Leftists' at CPAC- 'Trump, Modi, Meloni, Are Real Voice of People' \| Full Speech At CPAC 2025, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni called out the Left’s "double standard," claiming conservatives like Trump, Milei, and Modi are unfairly branded as threats to democracy. She argued that.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published on February 23, 2025

Italian police uncover secret art forgery workshop in Rome selling fake Picasso and Rembrandt works In total, 71 fake paintings attributed to Picasso, Rembrandt, and other celebrated artists have been seized by Italian authorities. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:48Published on February 20, 2025

Italy PM Meloni Visits Pope Francis in Hospital, Says He’s Alert and in Good Spirits Amid Recovery Italian PM Meloni visited Pope Francis in the hospital, reporting that the pontiff was "alert, responsive, and in good spirits" despite battling pneumonia and a complicated bronchial infection. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on February 20, 2025

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