Nov 26 Watch 6:43 What 1 euro can buy you in Sicilian real estate By Christopher Livesay In Sicily and across Italy, towns are on the brink of extinction. Locals have been leaving these picturesque communities, with their antique buildings and narrow roads, in search of economic opportunity, and few babies are being born there. Some towns… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 7:55 In Italy, rising anxiety over falling birth rates By Christopher Livesay Family size has been shrinking in the industrialized world for decades, and in Italy, the decline has been particularly dramatic. A generation ago, Italian mothers commonly had more than four children. Now they average less than two. Demographers warn that… Continue watching
Nov 18 Floods create mounting woes for Venice’s dwindling population By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The historic flooding has sharpened calls to create an administration that recognizes the uniqueness of Venice, for both its concentration of treasures and its increasing vulnerability. Continue reading
Nov 17 Time for hip waders: Venice sees record 3rd exceptional tide By Colleen Barry, Luca Bruno, Associated Press VENICE, Italy — Venice was hit Sunday by a record third exceptional tide in the same week while other parts of Italy struggled with a series of weather woes, from rain-swollen rivers to high winds to an out-of-season avalanche. Stores… Continue reading
Nov 14 Italy declares state of emergency in Venice amid high tides By Giada Zampano, Associated Press A cabinet meeting approved a special decree that included 20 million euros ($21.7 million) in immediate financial aid aimed at helping the city recover. Continue reading
Oct 16 WATCH: Trump discusses defense spending, Turkey offensive during press conference By Associated Press Trump says Italy is only spending 1.1 percent of its gross domestic product on defense, short of a goal set by NATO allies of spending 2 percent. However, Trump also says Italy has agreed to purchase 90 "brand new beautiful… Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 5:24 News Wrap: Italy’s far-right party shut out from power In our Wednesday news wrap, Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte unveiled a governing coalition that shuts out the far-right League party. Conte met with the Italian president to present his new cabinet, which unites his populist Five Star Movement with the… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 8:12 In Europe, business booms when cruise ships arrive — but is it worth the bother? By Malcolm Brabant Cruise liners offer scenic views you can’t replicate from land, but they also cause downstream consequences. In Europe, some beautiful waterfront cities are joining forces to limit the impact of thousands of passengers being disgorged onto their picturesque streets. Special… Continue watching
Aug 20 Italy prosecutor orders evacuation of migrant rescue ship By Colleen Barry, Aritz Parra, Associated Press Italy's interior minister had refused to open Italian ports, even after six countries stepped forward to take the migrants and despite a fissure in Italy's imploding governing coalition. Continue reading
Aug 20 Italy’s prime minister resigns after losing party support By Associated Press Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte's right-wing coalition partner, the League party, has decided to yank its support for his populist government. Continue reading