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August 19, 2019

French couple could face jail for taking sand from Italian beach, reports say

A French couple’s desire to transport a keepsake from their vacation – a whopping 90 pounds of sand from an Italian beach – may reportedly land them behind bars for six years.

August 9, 2019

Italian nationalist leader Salvini, surging in the polls, demands snap election

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, the leader of the country's largest nationalist party, demanded a snap election Thursday -- a move that almost certainly dooms the fragile governing coalition and could see Salvini's party move from a coalition partner to Italy’s sole governing party.

August 7, 2019

Rome bans tourists from sitting on famous Spanish Steps, imposes steep fines for violators

The city of Rome has banned tourists from sitting on its famous Spanish Steps, or else face a fine of up to $280.

August 7, 2019

Hundreds evacuated near Lake Como after landslide triggered by heavy rain hits Italian town

Italian firefighters say roughly 200 people have been evacuated from a northern Italian town after a landslide decimated the township, overturning cars in its wake.

July 31, 2019

Italian officials ban McDonald's near ancient Roman monument

Italian officials have barred McDonald's from building a restaurant near an ancient site in Rome, with some believing it would be disrespectful to serve burgers so close to archaeological wonders. 

July 31, 2019

South Korean soccer fans file lawsuit after Cristiano Ronaldo sits out friendly match

Two South Korean soccer fans have sued the organizers of a friendly match between Italian giants Juventus and a local all-star team, claiming that Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from the pitch caused them "mental anguish".

July 31, 2019

American teen 'distraught' over death of Italian police officer, did not know friend was armed, father says

The father of one of the two American teens jailed in the fatal stabbing of an Italian police officer said Wednesday his son is "distraught" over what happened the night the officer was slain, but that he was not aware that a friend was armed at the time.

July 31, 2019

Norwegian runner struck, killed by lightning during ultramarathon in Italy, officials say

A Norwegian woman was struck and killed by lightning during an ultramarathon in Italy over the weekend as severe storms blasted the region, according to officials.

July 30, 2019

San Francisco teens used 7-inch combat knife in alleged killing of unarmed Italian cop: police

Two American teenagers who are accused of fatally stabbing an Italian police officer last week used a 7-inch combat knife in the attack, authorities in Rome said Tuesday. 

July 29, 2019

Italian police officer allegedly killed by American teens remembered as hero

Mario Cerciello Rega’s funeral took place in the same church where his wedding did, just 43 days ago. The church, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, was overflowing with dignitaries and police brass.