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Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations

Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, Merz vowed to continue to increase the pressure on Moscow with added sanctions.

17/05/2025

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Venice protest calls for release of aid worker held in Venezuela

A flotilla of 50 boats sailed Venice's Grand Canal demanding the release of Alberto Trentini, an Italian aid worker detained in Venezuela since November 2024.

12/05/2025

Business

UniCredit lifts outlook as it beats expectations with record profit 

Italy’s second biggest lender posted its highest net profit ever for the first three months of 2025, the period that the bank called the ‘best quarter in history’ in its earnings report.

12/05/2025

World

Cardinals fail to elect new pope, next vote to come Thursday afternoon

On Thursday morning, cardinals failed once again to select a successor to the late Pope Francis, with thick black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney again.

08/05/2025

Travel News

What to expect if you're visiting Rome during the conclave

Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.

06/05/2025

Europe News

Italy plays Fantapapa, fantasy football-like game to pick the new pope

Like a football team, users must choose 11 cardinals whom they believe have the best chance of becoming the next pontiff, as well as a "captain" — or their top favourite.

02/05/2025

Business

Mediobanca launches bid for Banca Generali as M&A flurry intensifies

The offer comes as Mediobanca itself is fighting off a hostile takeover bid from smaller rival MPS.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Thousands gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica

People lined up from the early hours of Sunday to bid farewell to Pope Francis in front of his tomb in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

27/04/2025

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Hundreds of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis' coffin in Rome

Hundreds of thousands mourners took to the streets of Rome today to bid farewell to Pope Francis, whose funeral rites reflected his vision of humility and dedication.

26/04/2025

Europe News

Meloni receives Zelensky, PM: 'Russia shows willingness for peace'

The Prime Minister received the Ukrainian president at Palazzo Chigi. Zelensky had previously met Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer. Talks are also planned with von der Leyen

26/04/2025

Europe News

Chief Rabbi of Rome lauds Pope Francis' 'openness and warmth'

While acknowledging past disagreements, Riccardo Di Segni told Euronews that respectful dialogue has been central to their interactions.

25/04/2025

Italy

Italy rolls out major security plan for funeral of Pope Francis

Thousands of followers including religious and political leaders from across the world are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.

23/04/2025

Europeans' Stories

Should irregular migrants be deported to return hubs outside the EU?

Europe has proposed a controversial draft regulation on EU returns that presents return hubs outside the EU as innovative measures to reduce irregular migration. Does externalising the management of illegal migrants comply with EU human rights standards?

23/04/2025

Europe News

Papal exit offers rare diplomatic chance for global peace

With global tensions running high and world leaders gather en masse to pay their respects, Pope Francis’ funeral is shaping up to be one of the most significant international summits of the year.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Cardinal Parolin leads rosary for Pope Francis at St Mary Major

The papal basilica is where the late pontiff will be buried after his funeral on Saturday.

23/04/2025

Italy

Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Macron, a complex relationship

Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris.

23/04/2025

Tech News

Pope Francis' hopes and fears for technology and AI

The Pontiff’s last prayer, shared online earlier this month, urged that new technologies would "unite, not divide" humanity.

22/04/2025

Art

New exhibition uncovers the overlooked history of women in Pompeii

A new exhibition at Pompeii Archaeological Park brings to light the lives of women in the ancient Roman city - from priestesses and businesswomen to slaves and sex workers.

22/04/2025

Italy

Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent heart failure, says Vatican

Pope Francis decreed he would be buried in a simple underground tomb — with only “Franciscus” written on it — at St. Mary Major Basilica.

21/04/2025

Europe News

Conclaves through time - the long and short

Conclaves can last as little as a day but they have been known to go on for years too: here are a few of the historical outliers.

21/04/2025

Europe News

Six events that defined Francis’ papacy

Pope Francis sought a more inclusive and consultative Church, initiating synods that encouraged dialogue and greater participation from laypeople, including women, sometimes opposed by more conservative elements of the Church.

21/04/2025

Europe News

Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday

The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments.

21/04/2025

Italy

Iran and US conclude second round of nuclear talks in Rome

Rome has become 'the capital of peace and dialogue' Italian Foreign Minister Tajani claimed. The talks were mediated by Oman.

20/04/2025

Tech News

An Italian newspaper let AI write all its content for a month

Using artificial intelligence in the newsroom is like having a new collaborator who’s quick, irreverent, and very ironic, according to the editor of an Italian daily newspaper.

18/04/2025

Europe News

At least three people killed in severe weather episodes in Italy

The alert level remains high for the storm affecting the north and central parts of Italy: Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna are at risk of flooding due to the rising waters of the River Po.

18/04/2025

Italy

White House floats US-Europe meeting as Vance meets Meloni in Rome

Meloni has positioned herself as a bridge between the Trump administration and Europe and was the lone EU leader to attend his inauguration.

18/04/2025