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€60m plan begins with Giotto’s Bell Tower restoration

€60m plan begins with Giotto’s Bell Tower restoration

A major restoration of Giotto’s Bell Tower will begin on 9 March as part of a €60 million investment programme for Florence’s cathedral complex, the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore announced. The project marks the first complete restoration of the 14th-century campanile, which stands beside the Cathedral

Tajani plays down impact of US tariffs ruling

Tajani plays down impact of US tariffs ruling

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday that he does not expect major consequences for Italian exports. This comes after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that sweeping tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump were unlawful. Speaking to journalists in Forlì, Tajani, who also serves as deputy prime

EU Parliament backs wine sector support package

EU Parliament backs wine sector support package

The European Parliament has approved a wide-ranging package of measures to support the European wine sector, endorsing an agreement reached with EU governments earlier in December. Meeting in Strasbourg, MEPs voted 625 in favour, with 15 against and 11 abstentions, to back the deal negotiated with the Council of the

MEPs back tougher EU action on unfair agri-food trade

MEPs back tougher EU action on unfair agri-food trade

The European Parliament has approved tougher rules to combat cross-border unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain. This strengthens protections for farmers and producers across the bloc. Meeting in Strasbourg, MEPs voted by 555 in favour, with 26 abstentions, to endorse the agreement reached in November with EU governments

Former councillor jailed for 12 years over murder of Moroccan

Former councillor jailed for 12 years over murder of Moroccan

Adriatici, a lawyer and at the time the security councillor for the town of Voghera in the province of Pavia, had originally been charged with excessive self-defence. Prosecutors, however, pursued a murder conviction, arguing that the use of lethal force was not justified by the circumstances. The shooting took place

Rome tram services replaced by free buses until December

Rome tram services replaced by free buses until December

Rome will suspend all tram services from Monday 6 October, replacing them with free shuttle buses until 7 December. The temporary change comes as part of major works on the Tangenziale Est ring road. The maintenance, carried out by infrastructure company Anas, will block tram power lines and disrupt traffic

3 Italian destinations make the European Best Destinations top 20

3 Italian destinations make the European Best Destinations top 20

Here’s a closer look at each Italian location earning international acclaim in 2026 with travel ideas for planning your next Italian getaway. Verona – The city of romance (4th place) Often dubbed Italy’s city of love, Verona takes its place high in the rankings thanks to its timeless romantic