Italy

'Puzzle' master Sinner powers champions Italy back into Davis Cup final

World number one Jannik Sinner was described as a "puzzle that not many have solved" after defeating Alex de Minaur to power holders Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Saturday.

Italy squander two-goal lead in Belgium draw

Italy were held to a 2-2 draw by Belgium on Thursday after Lorenzo Pellegrini was sent off as they squandered a 2-0 lead in Nations League A Group 2.

Italy tests AI in schools to tackle EU digital skills gap

Italy is introducing an educational experiment by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into its schools, as per a new program introduced by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Italian fans turn back during Israeli anthem

According to reports in the Italian press, around 50 Italian fans participated in the act as the protest quickly gained attention on social media, with opinions sharply divided.

Italy oyster farmers dream of pearls from warming Mediterranean

In late 2023, the first specimens of Pinctada radiata, a pearl oyster native to the Red Sea, were spotted in the Gulf of Poets, a popular tourist area around 100 kilometres (62 miles) from Genoa on Italy's north-western coast.

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Valentina Petrillo is set to become the first openly transgender athlete to participate in the Paralympic Games after the visually impaired sprinter was selected to represent Italy in the women's 200 and 400 metres races in Paris.

Spain and their king buzz with confidence

Spain fans - including King Felipe - purred with a growing belief that their team can go all the way and be crowned Euro 2024 winners after an utterly dominant victory over defending champions Italy.

Italy's Jacobs runs best time since Tokyo Games victory

Olympic 100m champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs ramped up his preparations for the Paris Games by breaching the 10-seconds mark twice on Tuesday to win gold at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland.

Albania's Bajrami scores fastest ever Euros goal after 23 seconds

Bajrami pulverised the previous Euros record for the quickest goal of 67 seconds by Dmitri Kirichenko of Russia against Greece in 2004.

August 16, 2018
August 16, 2018

Anger grows as toll hits 39

Rescuers search for survivors amid the debris of Italy's bridge collapse as the death toll climbed to 37 and the government blames the bridge's operator, demanding resignations and moving to strip its toll concession.

June 1, 2018
June 1, 2018

Italy's populist government sworn in

An anti-establishment government takes power in Italy after a last-ditch coalition deal was hammered out to end months of political turmoil, narrowly avoiding snap elections in the eurozone's third largest economy.

May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018

Italy's 5-star leader says president should be impeached

Italy's 5-star leader Luigi Di Maio on Sunday says President Sergio Mattarella should be impeached for betraying the state because of his rejection of a eurosceptic as economy minister.

March 19, 2018
March 19, 2018

Chiellini doubtful for Real clash

Italy's Giorgio Chiellini has a hamstring injury that will rule the defender out of friendly internationals against Argentina and England, the Italian federation said on Monday.

March 4, 2018
March 4, 2018

Italy international Davide Astori dies aged 31

Italy international defender Davide Astori died in his hotel room during the night of Saturday to Sunday, his club Fiorentina said on Sunday.

February 15, 2018
February 15, 2018

Corrupt, militants must face trial

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the trial of those involved in corruption, terrorism and militancy must be held as the

November 28, 2017
November 28, 2017

Buffon open to Azurri comeback

Legendary Italiy goal Gianluigi Buffon suggests that he might be open to an Azurri comeback after appearing to end his Italy career two weeks ago.

November 20, 2017
November 20, 2017

Italian FA chief resigns

Italian FA president Carlo Tavecchio has resigned after Italy's World Cup qualifying fiasco saw the four-time champions miss the finals for the first time in 60 years.

November 16, 2017
November 16, 2017

Ventura sacked as Italy coach

Gian Piero Ventura was sacked as Italy coach on Wednesday after the four-time champions failed to reach the World Cup finals.

November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017

Italian despair at World Cup 'apocalypse'

Stunned Italians awoke Tuesday to the nightmarish realisation they will miss out on the World Cup finals for the first time in 60 years.