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Italy mourns victims of Genoa bridge collapse with state funeral
The government has declared Saturday a national day of mourning and declared a state of emergency for Genoa, one of Italy’s largest ports.
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Rescuers deal with fire in Italian bridge rubble before day of mourning
More than 600 people had to leave their apartments below the remaining spans of the bridge for fear of further collapse.
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Investors shun Italy bridge operator after disaster
An 80-metre-long section of the bridge gave way on Tuesday in busy lunchtime traffic, sending dozens of vehicles into free-fall and killing at least 38 people.
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Source: Death toll in Genoa bridge collapse rises to 35
A 50-metre high section of the bridge, including one set of the supports that tower above it, crashed down in the rain onto the roof of a factory and other buildings.
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Italy motorway bridge collapses in heavy rains, killing at least 22
An 80-metre section of the bridge, including one set of the supports that tower above it, crashed down in the rain onto the roof of a factory and other buildings.
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Three key dates for Italy's 'Hot Autumn'
The May bond selloff is estimated to have inflicted an average 40-50 bp hit to banks’ capital ratios in the second quarter.
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African migrants protest in Italy after road deaths
Thousands of migrants work in the southern heel of Italy during the summer months, harvesting tomatoes.
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Italy: France, Malta agreed to host some rescued migrants
Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat confirmed that his tiny Mediterranean island would accept 50 people.
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EU commissioner says not worried about Italy's euro future
Italy’s European Affairs Minister Paolo Savona had said on Tuesday that Rome should be prepared for 'all eventualities' regarding the survival of the euro.
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Merkel to support Italy in tackling migration challenge
Angela Merkel said her talks with Conte and other European leaders in coming weeks would focus on the question of how the European Union could enable a stable government in Libya.
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Italy summons French envoy as migration row escalates
This after French President Emmanuel Macron said Rome had acted with 'cynicism and irresponsibility' by closing its ports to migrants.
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Italian ships to carry 629 shipwrecked African migrants to Spain
The migrants will be transferred from the rescue ship Aquarius to the Italian vessels that will make the 1,400 kilometre trip to Valencia.
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EU, UN urge Italy, Malta to let in drifting migrant ship
The ship, with 123 unaccompanied minors, 11 other children and 7 pregnant women aboard, is waiting in international waters between Italy and Malta.
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Italy shuts ports to migrant boat
The move by Italy’s new Interior Minister Matteo Salvini is part of efforts to make good on his electoral promises to halt the flow of migrants into the country.
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Italy’s new PM vows radical change
In his 72-minute speech, PM Giuseppe Conte said priorities would be to address social hardship through the introduction of a universal income.
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[ANALYSIS] Rome alone? Five key questions for the euro
A new government has been formed in Italy, calming markets spooked by the possibility of snap elections that might have become a de facto referendum on quitting the euro.
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Italy’s anti-establishment leaders near deal to resurrect coalition
President Sergio Mattarella torpedoed an initial attempt by the League and 5-Star to form a coalition.
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Italy renews attempt to form a government and end turmoil
President Sergio Mattarella’s veto of Paolo Savona as economy minister appeared to tip the country back towards repeat elections and triggered a dramatic speculative attack on Italian financial markets.
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Italy may return to polls in July, sources say, amid market rout
A source close to the president said Cottarelli had made no mention in the meeting of an intention to give up his mandate and that he was simply finalising his cabinet lineup.
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Two die, 18 injured in train accident in Italy
The drivers of both the train and a vehicle accompanying the HGV, which was carrying an exceptional load, were killed.
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[OPINION] Why the election of a black senator won’t dent racism in Italy
Italy's first black senator, and the party he represents, won't be advancing the fight against xenophobia.
