Italy

2 Tourists Took Sand From Italy Beach As Souvenir. Now They Face Jail

World News | Hannah Sampson, The Washington Post | Wednesday August 21, 2019

According to local media, two French tourists were charged last week with stealing nearly 90 pounds of sand from Chia beach, on the southern coast of Sardinia.

Juventus Gamble On Maurizio Sarri Delivering Another Style Of Serie A Title

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Maurizio Sarri's appointment, in place of the clean cut Massimiliano Allegri who had delivered the last five of their Serie A titles, is a break in tradition for Juventus.

All-Electric Porsche Taycan Achieves 24 Hour Endurance Run Ahead of World Debut

Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Monday August 19, 2019

Porsche's first electric sports car - the Taycan - had a successful endurance test over 24 hours that saw it drive 3,425 kilometres non stop. The test was carried out at Italy's Nardo high-speed circuit in temperatures above 40 degree celsius.

French Hiker Missing In Italy Since Nine Days Found Dead

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 19, 2019

The body of a French hiker who disappeared nine days ago south of Naples was found Sunday, local Italian authorities said.

"Why Didn't You Play?" South Korean Fan Flies To Sweden To Harangue Cristiano Ronaldo

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 15, 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from the friendly encounter in Seoul led to a fan flying all the way to Sweden to confront Ronaldo.

Italy's Matteo Salvini Says Government Is Finished, Wants Elections

World News | Reuters | Friday August 9, 2019

The leader of Italy's ruling League party, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, declared the governing coalition to be unworkable on Thursday after months of internal bickering and said the only way forward was to hold fresh elections.

Nissan wants Renault To Reduce Stake To Revive Renault-FCA Deal Talks - Wall Street Journal

Reuters | Sunday August 4, 2019

Carmakers Nissan Motor Co and Renault SA are trying to reach a deal to reshape their global alliance, in hopes of reviving Renault's merger talks with Italy's Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing emails and people briefed on the talks.

Rani Mukerji's Hichki Wins Award At A Kids' Film Fest In Italy

Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 31, 2019

Hichki showcased the story of a teacher who suffered from Tourette Syndrome

Ducati Multistrada V4 Spotted On Test

CarAndBike Team | Tuesday July 30, 2019

Ducati may be working on a new Multistrada with a V4 engine after all as recent rumours have speculated. A Ducati Multistrada V4 prototype has now been seen on test somewhere in Italy.

Italian Police Probe Photo Of US Murder Suspect In Blindfold, Handcuffs

World News | Reuters | Monday July 29, 2019

Italian police have launched an investigation into a picture showing a U.S. student suspected of killing an officer in a blindfold and handcuffs soon after his arrest.

2 US Teens Arrested From Rome Hotel Over Killing Of Italian Cop

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 27, 2019

Two US teenagers appeared at a court hearing in Rome on Saturday after being arrested over the murder of an Italian police officer whose death has sparked a national outcry.

Italy Drafts 'No-Mobile-Phone Phobia' Law

Agence France-Presse | Monday July 22, 2019

The bill seeks to treat so-called "no-mobile-phone phobia" (also known as "nomophobia") or the fear of not being able to get regular access to social networks or messaging apps.

Italy Drafts "No-Mobile-Phone Phobia" Law To Prevent, Treat Addiction

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 22, 2019

Italy's anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) has drafted a law aimed at preventing and treating the rising phenomenon of addiction to mobile phones and computers, particularly among the young.

Italy Volcano Erupts On Sicily, 2 Airports Shut

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 20, 2019

Italy's Mount Etna, Europe's biggest live volcano, erupted overnight with lava flows and explosive burps, vulcanologists said Saturday.

US Nuclear Weapons Location In Europe Accidentally Revealed By NATO Body

World News | Adam Taylor, The Washington Post | Wednesday July 17, 2019

A recently released - and subsequently deleted - document published by a NATO-affiliated body has sparked headlines in Europe with an apparent confirmation of a long-held open secret: U.S. nuclear weapons are being stored in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Turkey.