OpenAI used personal data<\/strong><\/a> to train ChatGPT \"without having an adequate legal basis and violated the principle of transparency and the related information obligations towards users\".<\/p>\n<p>OpenAI also didn't provide an \"adequate age verification system,\" to prevent users under 13 years old from being exposed to inappropriate AI-generated content, the investigation continued. <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"7501412\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2023//03//31//openais-chatgpt-chatbot-banned-in-italy-by-watchdog-over-privacy-concerns/">OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot blocked in Italy over privacy concerns<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Italian authority is asking OpenAI to launch a six-month campaign in local media to raise awareness on how the company collects personal data. <\/p>\n<p>\"<a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2024//11//30//chatgpt-turns-two-whats-next-for-the-openai-chatbot-that-broke-new-ground-for-ai/">ChatGPT users and non-users should be made aware of how to oppose the training of generative artificial intelligence with their personal data and, therefore, be effectively placed in the position to exercise their rights under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR),\" the report read.<\/p>\n<h2>OpenAI brands decision 'disproportionate'<\/h2><p>Garante had <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2023//04//07//after-italy-blocked-access-to-openais-chatgpt-chatbot-will-the-rest-of-europe-follow/">previously put a temporary block on ChatGPT from being used due to privacy concerns while the authority investigated a possible data breach in 2023. <\/p>\n<p>In a emailed statement, OpenAI dubbed the decision \"disproportionate\" and said it will appeal.<\/p>\n<p>An OpenAI spokesperson said the fine was \"nearly 20 times\" the revenue it made in Italy during the same year. <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8204108\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2024//01//29//italys-privacy-watchdog-warns-openai-that-chatgpt-breaches-europes-privacy-laws/">Italy's privacy watchdog warns OpenAI that ChatGPT breaches Europe's privacy laws<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The company did add that it remained \"committed to working with privacy authorities worldwide to offer beneficial AI that respects privacy rights\".<\/p>\n<p>Regulators in the US and Europe have been examining OpenAI and other companies that have played a key part in the AI boom, while governments around the world have been drawing up rules to protect against risks posed by AI systems, led by the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2024//10//19//why-balancing-europes-ai-regulations-is-a-difficult-juggling-act-for-start-ups/">European Union's AI Act<\/strong><\/a>, a comprehensive rulebook for artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1734723534,"updatedAt":1734737717,"publishedAt":1734727454,"firstPublishedAt":1734727454,"lastPublishedAt":1734737717,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Michael Dwyer\/Copyright 2023 The AP. 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After three years, Lega has won, Italy has won. Defending the homeland is not a crime but a right. I will go forward with more determination than before,\" Salvini said following the verdict.\n\nIn August 2019, an NGO ship called Open Arms was carrying 147 migrants from the Libyan coast when Salvini prevented it from docking on the Italian island of Lampedusa. \n\nThe Open Arms remained at sea for almost three weeks, with the NGO reporting those on board endured dire circumstances leading to medical emergencies and deteriorated mental health. Some threw themselves overboard, and several minors were evacuated during the standoff. \n\nEventually, the prosecutor in the Sicilian city of Agrigento, Luigi Patronaggio, ordered the vessel to be preventively seized after inspecting it. The remaining 89 people onboard were allowed to disembark.\n\nSalvini, who leads the anti-migrant, Euroskeptic Lega party, has argued that the then-government of Giuseppe Conte backed him fully in his mission to \"close the ports\" of Italy to rescue ships carrying migrants found at sea. \n\nArriving at the courthouse on Friday morning, he said it was a beautiful day \"because I am proud to have defended my country. I would do what I did again.\"\n\nLast week, he told a rally that \"defending the borders, the dignity, the laws, the honour of a country cannot ever be a crime.\u201d\n\nOpen Arms' Italian lawyer, Arturo Salerni, has argued Salvini failed in his duty as a public official to protect the human rights of those on board the ship. Prosecutors during the trial say that those stranded at sea should have had their human rights protected over \"state sovereignty.\"\n\n\"A person stranded at sea must be saved and it is irrelevant whether they are classified as a migrant, a crewmember or a passenger,\" Prosecutor Geri Ferrara told the court in September.\n\nMeloni's support\n\nSalvini had said he would be unlikely to step down in the case of a guilty verdict over five years, which would have automatically barred him from office. \n\nHe has the support of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who earlier this year said in a post on X that \"turning the duty to protect Italy's borders from illegal immigration into a crime is a very serious precedent.\"\n\nShe never indicated she would expect his resignation, but on Wednesday, she told the Italian Senate that Salvini has the \"solidarity of the entire government\".\n\nMeloni has moved to crack down on migration since taking power in 2022, striking deals with northern African countries in a bid to prevent migrants from departing and setting up a landmark scheme with Albanian leader Edi Rama to process asylum applications in so-called \"return hubs\" away from Italian soil. \n\nThe deal has gained\u00a0traction\u00a0across European member states, although it has since become a legal nightmare for Meloni after 24 asylum seekers who were sent to Albania were promptly sent back to Italy after a Roman court declared the scheme unlawful. \n\nThe standoff between Open Arms and Salvini was one of over 20 during his tenure as interior minister from 2018 to 2019, where he took a hardline stance against migration. At the time, he repeatedly closed Italian ports to humanitarian rescue ships and accused NGOs that rescued migrants of effectively encouraging human traffickers. \n\nIn one incident, now-MEP Carola Rackete entered the port of Lampedusa against Salvini's orders after declaring a state of emergency on her boat. \n\nShe was soon arrested on charges of illegal migration that were eventually dropped. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>A court in Sicily found Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini not guilty of kidnap for detaining 100 migrants aboard a humanitarian rescue ship in 2019 incident when he was interior minister. <\/p>\n<p>\"I am happy. After three years, Lega has won, Italy has won. Defending the homeland is not a crime but a right. I will go forward with more determination than before,\" Salvini said following the verdict.<\/p>\n<p>In August 2019, an NGO ship called Open Arms was carrying 147 migrants from the Libyan coast when Salvini prevented it from docking on the Italian island of Lampedusa. <\/p>\n<p>The Open Arms remained at sea for almost three weeks, with the NGO reporting those on board endured dire circumstances leading to medical emergencies and deteriorated mental health. Some threw themselves overboard, and several minors were evacuated during the standoff. <\/p>\n<p>Eventually, the prosecutor in the Sicilian city of Agrigento, Luigi Patronaggio, ordered the vessel to be preventively seized after inspecting it. The remaining 89 people onboard were allowed to disembark.<\/p>\n<p>Salvini, who leads the anti-migrant, Euroskeptic Lega party, has argued that the then-government of Giuseppe Conte backed him fully in his mission to \"close the ports\" of Italy to rescue ships carrying migrants found at sea. <\/p>\n<p>Arriving at the courthouse on Friday morning, he said it was a beautiful day \"because I am proud to have defended my country. I would do what I did again.\"<\/p>\n<p>Last week, he told a rally that \"defending the borders, the dignity, the laws, the honour of a country cannot ever be a crime.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Open Arms' Italian lawyer, Arturo Salerni, has argued Salvini failed in his duty as a public official to protect the human rights of those on board the ship. Prosecutors during the trial say that those stranded at sea should have had their human rights protected over \"state sovereignty.\"<\/p>\n<p>\"A person stranded at sea must be saved and it is irrelevant whether they are classified as a migrant, a crewmember or a passenger,\" Prosecutor Geri Ferrara told the court in September.<\/p>\n<h2>Meloni's support<\/h2><p>Salvini had said he would be unlikely to step down in the case of a guilty verdict over five years, which would have automatically barred him from office. <\/p>\n<p>He has the support of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who earlier this year said in a post on X that \"turning the duty to protect Italy's borders from illegal immigration into a crime is a very serious precedent.\"<\/p>\n<p>She never indicated she would expect his resignation, but on Wednesday, she told the Italian Senate that Salvini has the \"solidarity of the entire government\".<\/p>\n<p>Meloni has moved to crack down on migration since taking power in 2022, striking deals with northern African countries in a bid to prevent migrants from departing and setting up a landmark scheme with Albanian leader Edi Rama to process asylum applications in so-called \"return hubs\" away from Italian soil. <\/p>\n<p>The deal has gained\u00a0<a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//my-europe//2024//10//16//migration-set-to-dominate-eu-summit-as-calls-for-offshoring-grow-louder/">traction/u00a0across European member states, although it has since become a legal nightmare for Meloni after 24 asylum seekers who were sent to Albania were promptly sent back to Italy after a Roman court declared the scheme unlawful. <\/p>\n<p>The standoff between Open Arms and Salvini was one of over 20 during his tenure as interior minister from 2018 to 2019, where he took a hardline stance against migration. At the time, he repeatedly closed Italian ports to humanitarian rescue ships and accused NGOs that rescued migrants of effectively encouraging human traffickers. <\/p>\n<p>In one incident, now-MEP Carola Rackete entered the port of Lampedusa against Salvini's orders after declaring a state of emergency on her boat. <\/p>\n<p>She was soon arrested on charges of illegal migration that were eventually dropped. <\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1734683513,"updatedAt":1734765844,"publishedAt":1734721199,"firstPublishedAt":1734721199,"lastPublishedAt":1734734462,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"AP Photo","altText":"Italy's vice Premier Matteo Salvini speaks to journalists as he leaves a Palermo law court in Sicily, 20 December, 2024","callToActionText":null,"width":6000,"caption":"Italy's vice Premier Matteo Salvini speaks to journalists as he leaves a Palermo law court in Sicily, 20 December, 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ITALY OBESITY FUND","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":3},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Italy unveils plans for a multi-million euro dedicated public fund to fight obesity","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Italy unveils plans for \u20ac4.2 million fund to target obesity","titleListing2":"Italy unveiled plans for a multi-million euro dedicated public fund to fight obesity","leadin":"The creation of the fund is viewed as a small but meaningful step to address Italy\u2019s looming obesity problem but critics remain unconvinced of its impact.","summary":"The creation of the fund is viewed as a small but meaningful step to address Italy\u2019s looming obesity problem but critics remain unconvinced of its impact.","keySentence":"","url":"italy-unveiled-plans-for-a-multi-million-euro-dedicated-public-fund-to-fight-obesity","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/health\/2024\/12\/20\/italy-unveiled-plans-for-a-multi-million-euro-dedicated-public-fund-to-fight-obesity","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Italy could soon have a multi-million euro public fund to combat obesity, in what advocates say is a small but meaningful step to address a health condition that affects roughly 6 million Italians.\n\nThe country\u2019s parliament appeared poised to approve its 2025 budget law on Friday, including \u20ac4.2 million in dedicated funding for obesity-related efforts that would be managed by the health ministry and allocated over the next three years.\n\nItaly\u2019s obesity rate is 11.4 per cent, below the European Union average of 16 per cent, but high rates of physical inactivity, especially among teenagers, and rising obesity rates among children suggests that it could become a major public health issue in the future, according to a 2023 report from the European Commission.\n\nEven so, obesity has often been neglected in the health sector, according to Dr Paolo Sbraccia, chief of the internal medicine unit and obesity center at the University of Rome Tor Vergata hospital.\n\nIn 2019, the Italian parliament approved a motion to recognise obesity as a chronic disease and asked the government to implement programmes to prevent and manage it.\n\nObesity was added to the country\u2019s chronic disease plan \u2013 which aims to improve quality and coordination of medical care for chronic health issues \u2013 this summer.\n\nWith that backdrop, the new public fund is a \u201creal breakthrough\u201d that will pave the way for more resources to address obesity going forward, Sbraccia told Euronews Health.\n\nHowever, not all experts were pleased with the \u20ac4.2 million fund.\n\n'A symbolic gesture'\n\n\"It's a drop in the ocean\" relative to what\u2019s needed, Francesco Paolucci, a health economics and policy professor at the University of Bologna and the University of Newcastle in Australia, told Euronews Health.\n\n\"I honestly don't believe it is anything more than a symbolic gesture, saying that something needs to be done in those areas,\" he added.\n\nRoberto Pella, a lawmaker from the centre-right Forza Italia and head of the parliamentary intergroup on obesity, diabetes, and chronic diseases, introduced one of the budget amendments to create the fund.\n\nIn a statement, Pella said that more policies are in the works to combat obesity in Italy, aiming to guarantee \u201cfull access to nutritional, pharmaceutical, and surgical care and treatments\u201d.\n\nHe said legislation could pass as soon as early 2025.\n\nQuestions remain about whether the new fund could be used to cover blockbuster medicines like Ozempic, which is available in Italy for some patients with type 2 diabetes.\u00a0\n\nItalian regulators also approved the weight loss drug Wegovy this year, but said it cannot be reimbursed by the health service.\n\nOther European countries, including the United Kingdom and France, have also been grappling with how and whether to pay for these medicines, given the high number of would-be patients and the potential impact on their budgets.\n\nIn Italy, spending on semaglutide \u2013 the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy which helps to suppress people\u2019s appetites \u2013 surged by 52.3 per cent in 2023, while consumption rose by 75.9 per cent, according to the national drug regulator.\n\nExpense of treating obesity\n\nObesity is an expensive condition as well. A 2024 study found that in Italy, lifetime health spending for the most obese patients reached nearly \u20ac44,000, compared with about \u20ac28,000 for those in a healthy weight range.\n\nSbraccia said that the new fund does not come with enough money to pay for anti-obesity drugs.\u00a0\n\nHe believes the health system should cover these medicines only for patients with the greatest need, for example, those with severe obesity or patients at risk of serious health complications as a result of obesity.\n\n\"There is no money for all [patients], given that the prevalence of obesity and overweight is so huge,\" Sbraccia said.\n\nMeanwhile, Paolucci said the Italian health sector needs more comprehensive reform to adequately address the country\u2019s health issues, including obesity. For example, if people don\u2019t have access to primary care to help them manage their health conditions, they often wind up in the emergency room.\n\n\"Obesity is a problem in itself, but it's also a risk factor,\" Paolucci said.\u00a0\n\n\"If we don't tackle it, like many other chronic diseases, we'll see cases popping up in our hospital system, which is really struggling all over the country\".\n\n","htmlText":"<p>Italy could soon have a multi-million euro public fund to combat obesity, in what advocates say is a small but meaningful step to address a health condition that affects roughly 6 million Italians.<\/p>\n<p>The country\u2019s parliament appeared poised to approve its 2025 budget law on Friday, including \u20ac4.2 million in dedicated funding for obesity-related efforts that would be managed by the health ministry and allocated over the next three years.<\/p>\n<p>Italy\u2019s obesity rate is 11.4 per cent, below the European Union average of 16 per cent, but high rates of physical inactivity, especially among teenagers, and rising obesity rates among children suggests that it could become a major public health issue in the future, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////health.ec.europa.eu//document//download//67cd0b86-b081-4fa5-84a8-f4487e912320_en?filename=2023_chp_it_english.pdf\%22>according to a 2023 report<\/strong><\/a> from the European Commission.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8122050\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//health//2023//12//20//europes-growing-obesity-crisis-which-countries-have-the-most-and-least-overweight-populati/">1 in 6 Europeans are now obese. Which countries are the worst hit by the rising obesity crisis?<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even so, obesity has often been neglected in the health sector, according to Dr Paolo Sbraccia, chief of the internal medicine unit and obesity center at the University of Rome Tor Vergata hospital.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, the Italian parliament approved a motion to recognise obesity as a chronic disease and asked the government to implement programmes to prevent and manage it.<\/p>\n<p>Obesity was added to the country\u2019s chronic disease plan \u2013 which aims to improve quality and coordination of medical care for chronic health issues \u2013 this summer.<\/p>\n<p>With that backdrop, the new public fund is a \u201creal breakthrough\u201d that will pave the way for more resources to address obesity going forward, Sbraccia told Euronews Health.<\/p>\n<p>However, not all experts were pleased with the \u20ac4.2 million fund.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8666346\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//health//2024//08//21//food-delivery-app-use-linked-to-higher-likelihood-of-obesity-and-lower-level-jobs/">Food delivery app use linked to higher likelihood of obesity and lower-level jobs<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2><strong>'A symbolic gesture'<\/strong><\/h2><p>\"It's a drop in the ocean\" relative to what\u2019s needed, Francesco Paolucci, a health economics and policy professor at the University of Bologna and the University of Newcastle in Australia, told Euronews Health.<\/p>\n<p>\"I honestly don't believe it is anything more than a symbolic gesture, saying that something needs to be done in those areas,\" he added.<\/p>\n<p>Roberto Pella, a lawmaker from the centre-right Forza Italia and head of the parliamentary intergroup on obesity, diabetes, and chronic diseases, introduced one of the budget amendments to create the fund.<\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.sanita33.it//governo-e-parlamento//4553//manovra-approvato-fondo-per-l-obesita-da-oltre-3-mln-in-tre-anni.html/">In a statement<\/strong><\/a>, Pella said that more policies are in the works to combat obesity in Italy, aiming to guarantee \u201cfull access to nutritional, pharmaceutical, and surgical care and treatments\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8864292\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//health//2024//11//20//struggling-to-keep-weight-off-a-new-study-finds-fat-cells-obesity-memory-could-be-the-caus/">Struggling to keep weight off? A new study finds fat cells\u2019 obesity \u2018memory\u2019 could be the cause<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>He said legislation could pass as soon as early 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Questions remain about whether the new fund could be used to cover blockbuster medicines like Ozempic, which is available in Italy for some patients with type 2 diabetes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Italian regulators also approved the weight loss drug Wegovy this year, but said it cannot be reimbursed by the health service.<\/p>\n<p>Other European countries, including the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//health//2024//12//05//england-to-roll-out-anti-obesity-drug-mounjaro-but-access-will-be-limited-to-high-need-pat/">United Kingdom<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//health//2024//10//11//france-wont-pay-for-weight-loss-drug-wegovy-what-about-other-european-countries/">France, have also been grappling with how and whether to pay for these medicines, given the high number of would-be patients and the potential impact on their budgets.<\/p>\n<p>In Italy, spending on semaglutide \u2013 the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy which helps to suppress people\u2019s appetites \u2013 surged by 52.3 per cent in 2023, while consumption rose by 75.9 per cent, according to the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.aifa.gov.it//documents//20142//2317348//Comunicato_AIFA_24-2024_EN.pdf/">national drug regulator<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Expense of treating obesity<\/strong><\/h2><p>Obesity is an expensive condition as well. A <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.sciencedirect.com//science//article//pii//S1570677X24000182?via%3Dihub#sec4\"><strong>2024 study<\/strong><\/a> found that in Italy, lifetime health spending for the most obese patients reached nearly \u20ac44,000, compared with about \u20ac28,000 for those in a healthy weight range.<\/p>\n<p>Sbraccia said that the new fund does not come with enough money to pay for anti-obesity drugs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8860798\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//health//2024//11//20//italy-spent-over-1-billion-on-dozens-of-drugs-to-avoid-in-2022/">Italy spent over \u20ac1 billion on dozens of \u2018drugs to avoid\u2019 in 2022<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>He believes the health system should cover these medicines only for patients with the greatest need, for example, those with severe obesity or patients at risk of serious health complications as a result of obesity.<\/p>\n<p>\"There is no money for all [patients], given that the prevalence of obesity and overweight is so huge,\" Sbraccia said.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Paolucci said the Italian health sector needs more comprehensive reform to adequately address the country\u2019s health issues, including obesity. For example, if people don\u2019t have access to primary care to help them manage their health conditions, they often wind up in the emergency room.<\/p>\n<p>\"Obesity is a problem in itself, but it's also a risk factor,\" Paolucci said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\"If we don't tackle it, like many other chronic diseases, we'll see cases popping up in our hospital system, which is really struggling all over the country\".<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1734627248,"updatedAt":1734714626,"publishedAt":1734709861,"firstPublishedAt":1734709861,"lastPublishedAt":1734710528,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Canva","altText":"A woman with obesity stands at home.","callToActionText":null,"width":1617,"caption":"A woman with obesity stands at home.","url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/20\/42\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_52465408-dfbd-5bb7-b99a-01066c3cccc9-8922042.jpg","captionUrl":null,"height":1074}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"urlSafeValue":"galvin","twitter":"@mg_galvin","id":3108,"title":"Gabriela Galvin"}],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"urlSafeValue":"obesity","titleRaw":"Obesity","id":4442,"title":"Obesity","slug":"obesity"},{"urlSafeValue":"budget","titleRaw":"Budget","id":12065,"title":"Budget","slug":"budget"},{"urlSafeValue":"public-health","titleRaw":"Public health","id":15712,"title":"Public health","slug":"public-health"},{"urlSafeValue":"weight-loss","titleRaw":"weight loss","id":29498,"title":"weight loss","slug":"weight-loss"},{"urlSafeValue":"health-care","titleRaw":"healthcare","id":13346,"title":"healthcare","slug":"health-care"},{"urlSafeValue":"italy","titleRaw":"Italy","id":158,"title":"Italy","slug":"italy"}],"widgets":[{"count":4,"slug":"related"}],"related":[{"id":2706920},{"id":2694082},{"id":2707254}],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"endDate":0,"startDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"healthcare","urlSafeValue":"healthcare","title":"Healthcare","online":0,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/health\/healthcare\/healthcare"},"vertical":"health","verticals":[{"urlSafeValue":"health","id":12,"title":"Health","slug":"health"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":12,"slug":"health","urlSafeValue":"health","title":"Health"},"themes":[{"urlSafeValue":"healthcare","id":"healthcare","title":"Healthcare","url":"\/health\/healthcare"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":78,"urlSafeValue":"healthcare","title":"Healthcare"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":158,"urlSafeValue":"italy","title":"Italy","url":"\/news\/europe\/italy"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":["84051001","84052001","84081001","84082020","84111001","84112005","84211001","84212001"],"slugs":["education","education_general","health_and_fitness","health_and_fitness_diabetes","law_gov_t_and_politics_legal_politics","law_government_and_politics","society","society_general"]}},"grapeshot":null,"versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"path":"\/health\/2024\/12\/20\/italy-unveiled-plans-for-a-multi-million-euro-dedicated-public-fund-to-fight-obesity","lastModified":1734710528},{"id":2707150,"cid":8921562,"versionId":2,"archive":0,"housenumber":"241219_TCSU_57318577","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"ENIT 2024 Native article 3","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":3},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Threads of tradition: a genuine Italian fashion heritage tour","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":"Threads of tradition: a genuine Italian fashion heritage tour","leadin":"Italy\u2019s fashion scene is internationally renowned for its elegance and timeless sophistication. While Milan and Rome often take centre stage, there are lesser-known corners of the country where unique craftsmanship and centuries-old traditions continue to shape the industry.","summary":"Italy\u2019s fashion scene is internationally renowned for its elegance and timeless sophistication. While Milan and Rome often take centre stage, there are lesser-known corners of the country where unique craftsmanship and centuries-old traditions continue to shape the industry.","keySentence":"","url":"threads-of-tradition-a-genuine-italian-fashion-heritage-tour","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2024\/12\/20\/threads-of-tradition-a-genuine-italian-fashion-heritage-tour","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Italy\u2019s fashion scene is internationally renowned for its elegance and timeless sophistication. While Milan and Rome often take centre stage, there are lesser-known corners of the country where unique craftsmanship and centuries-old traditions continue to shape the industry.\n\nFrom the leatherworking ateliers of Tuscany to the silk-weaving workshops in Como, Italy\u2019s regional hubs offer a fascinating narrative of creativity, heritage and innovation.\n\nTuscany\n\nTuscany has long been synonymous with craftsmanship and its leatherwork is among the finest in the world. Santa Croce sull\u2019Arno in the province of Pisa is one of the main centres for leather production and processing, with a treasure trove of artisanal workshops supplying the world\u2019s top fashion houses.\n\nIn Florence, visitors can explore Scuola del Cuoio, a leather school inside the Santa Croce Franciscan basilica, where masters and apprentices still produce wallets, purses and jackets today. The city\u2019s Museo della Moda e del Costume is also worth a visit, where explorers can marvel at more than 6,000 items of clothing and accessories from the 18th century onwards, from ballgowns to funeral attire.\u00a0To deepen your knowledge, head to the Textile Museum in Prato, located in the town's former Campolmi textile mill and dedicated to textiles through the ages.\n\nComo\n\nIn Como, silk is a heritage artform. In the year 1000, production was widespread across southern Italy. However, it wasn\u2019t until the early 1400s that mulberry cultivation took off and Como\u2019s rise as a silk hub began. By the 18th century, production was at full throttle, with spinning and weaving mills emerging across the region.\n\nThe Museo della Seta \u2013 or Silk Museum \u2013 displays antique twisting, dying and printing machines and demonstrates intricate weaving techniques that have transformed Como into a hub for high-quality textiles, with a legacy that is still very much alive in the contemporary fashion scene. Today, fashion houses globally flock to Como to source fine silk, incorporating it in everything from ready-to-wear collections to haute couture pieces. Elsewhere in Como, the city\u2019s history of textiles and art is celebrated at the\u00a0Fondazione Antonio Ratti, a non-profit organisation on Lake Como\u2019s western shore that studies textiles from the 3rd to the 20th century.\n\nNaples\n\nShopping in Italy isn\u2019t just about new clothes, it\u2019s about taking home a piece of history. In Naples, having a suit made to measure is a rite of passage, with quality and craftsmanship guaranteed. While renowned for its contemporary style, Neapolitan tailoring traces its origins to the 14th century with the establishment of the Confraternita dell\u2019arte dei Giubbonari e Cositori, Italy's oldest tailoring guild. Its members crafted ready-to-wear men\u2019s garments, which were sold to royalty and the elite.\n\nToday, fashionistas in Naples make a beeline for Chiaia, one of the chicest districts of the city. Around Piazza dei Martiri there are boutiques and showrooms, which extend to the nearby Via Gaetano Filangieri and Via Mille. Il Museo della Moda Napoli is also a must-visit for anyone interested in the region\u2019s fashion legacy, with exhibitions tracing the evolution of Neapolitan fashion from the 18th century to the present day.\n\nCapri\n\nJust off the coast of Naples lies one of Italy\u2019s most breathtaking islands. Famed for its sun-kissed shores, steep cliffs and azure waters, Capri is also home to the iconic Capri sandal, a symbol of effortless Mediterranean style. Originally handcrafted in the 14th century to navigate rocky shores, the focus was fixed firmly on comfort and functionality, mirroring the needs of the locals.\n\nOver the years, the simple design of the Capri sandal \u2013 characterised by a toe post and thin leather straps \u2013 has captured the imagination of fashionistas around the world, with everyone from former US first lady Jacquie Kennedy to French starlet Brigitte Bardot slipping into unique designs. Today, the Capri sandal isn\u2019t just a stylish souvenir; it's a personal crafting experience, with shoppers selecting the style, leather type, colours and embellishments at traditional workshops across the island.\n\nVenice\n\nVenice\u2019s legacy as a centre of luxurious textiles and design dates back to the height of the Serenissima Republic. By the 16th century, the city was a global leader in fabric production, with more than 6,000 looms weaving silks, velvets and brocades. Venetian textiles adorned everything from elaborate tapestries and palatial wallpaper to the most fashionable dresses of the day, many of which can still be admired at institutions like the Palazzo Mocenigo Museum.\n\nBurano lace, typified by delicate handwoven textures and floral patterns, remains a quintessential Venetian craft, while Murano glass continues to captivate with its intricate designs and unmatched clarity, used in everything from luxurious jewellery to chandeliers. Perhaps the most iconic craft, Venetian masquerade masks \u2013 once worn to conceal identities during the famed Carnival \u2013 are now meticulously sculpted by artisans and continue to symbolise the city\u2019s rich artistic and cultural heritage. Don\u2019t miss the Fortuny Museum\u00a0located in the magnificent 16th century Palazzo Pesaro. Amongst the many exhibits, a dedicated fashion room includes special pieces made by Mariano Fortuny in the early 1900s, inspired by classical Greek art.\n\nTaormina\n\nTaormina is famous for its Sicilian leather products, such as bags, belts and sandals, as well as its vibrant ceramics and handcrafted jewellery. The town's local artisans often incorporate traditional Sicilian designs and materials into modern fashion, creating one-off pieces that blend heritage with innovation. This fusion of old and new reflects Taormina\u2019s rich history, where ancient craftsmanship has been passed down through generations.\n\nHistorically, Taormina was a crossroads of various Mediterranean cultures, influencing its artisanal traditions. Today, the town\u2019s chief delight is to wander the boutique-lined thoroughfare of Corso Umberto. The pedestrian-friendly shopping street offers everything from designer labels to traditional crafts, plus plenty of cafes, gelato shops and restaurants to fuel your spree. To explore more of Sicily\u2019s bygone styles, head to the Sicilian Costume Museum in Mirto, around a two-hour drive from Taormina. Here, you\u2019ll find dresses, furnishings and even carriages reflecting Sicilian culture and fashion through the ages.\n\nDiscover more of Italy\u2019s fashion heritage destinations at Italia.it.\n\n","htmlText":"<p>Italy\u2019s fashion scene is internationally renowned for its elegance and timeless sophistication. While Milan and Rome often take centre stage, there are lesser-known corners of the country where unique craftsmanship and centuries-old traditions continue to shape the industry.<\/p>\n<p>From the leatherworking ateliers of Tuscany to the silk-weaving workshops in Como, Italy\u2019s regional hubs offer a fascinating narrative of creativity, heritage and innovation.<\/p>\n<h2>Tuscany<\/h2><p>Tuscany has long been synonymous with craftsmanship and its leatherwork is among the finest in the world. Santa Croce sull\u2019Arno in the province of Pisa is one of the main centres for leather production and processing, with a treasure trove of artisanal workshops supplying the world\u2019s top fashion houses.<\/p>\n<p>In Florence, visitors can explore Scuola del Cuoio, a leather school inside the Santa Croce Franciscan basilica, where masters and apprentices still produce wallets, purses and jackets today. The city\u2019s Museo della Moda e del Costume is also worth a visit, where explorers can marvel at more than 6,000 items of clothing and accessories from the 18th century onwards, from ballgowns to funeral attire.\u00a0To deepen your knowledge, head to the Textile Museum in Prato, located in the town's former Campolmi textile mill and dedicated to textiles through the ages.<\/p>\n<h2>Como<\/h2><p>In Como, silk is a heritage artform. In the year 1000, production was widespread across southern Italy. However, it wasn\u2019t until the early 1400s that mulberry cultivation took off and Como\u2019s rise as a silk hub began. By the 18th century, production was at full throttle, with spinning and weaving mills emerging across the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Museo della Seta \u2013 or Silk Museum \u2013 displays antique twisting, dying and printing machines and demonstrates intricate weaving techniques that have transformed Como into a hub for high-quality textiles, with a legacy that is still very much alive in the contemporary fashion scene. Today, fashion houses globally flock to Como to source fine silk, incorporating it in everything from ready-to-wear collections to haute couture pieces. Elsewhere in Como, the city\u2019s history of textiles and art is celebrated at the\u00a0Fondazione Antonio Ratti, a non-profit organisation on Lake Como\u2019s western shore that studies textiles from the 3rd to the 20th century.<\/p>\n<h2>Naples<\/h2><p>Shopping in Italy isn\u2019t just about new clothes, it\u2019s about taking home a piece of history. In Naples, having a suit made to measure is a rite of passage, with quality and craftsmanship guaranteed. While renowned for its contemporary style, Neapolitan tailoring traces its origins to the 14th century with the establishment of the Confraternita dell\u2019arte dei Giubbonari e Cositori, Italy's oldest tailoring guild. Its members crafted ready-to-wear men\u2019s garments, which were sold to royalty and the elite.<\/p>\n<p>Today, fashionistas in Naples make a beeline for Chiaia, one of the chicest districts of the city. Around Piazza dei Martiri there are boutiques and showrooms, which extend to the nearby Via Gaetano Filangieri and Via Mille. Il Museo della Moda Napoli is also a must-visit for anyone interested in the region\u2019s fashion legacy, with exhibitions tracing the evolution of Neapolitan fashion from the 18th century to the present day.<\/p>\n<h2>Capri<\/h2><p>Just off the coast of Naples lies one of Italy\u2019s most breathtaking islands. Famed for its sun-kissed shores, steep cliffs and azure waters, Capri is also home to the iconic Capri sandal, a symbol of effortless Mediterranean style. Originally handcrafted in the 14th century to navigate rocky shores, the focus was fixed firmly on comfort and functionality, mirroring the needs of the locals.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, the simple design of the Capri sandal \u2013 characterised by a toe post and thin leather straps \u2013 has captured the imagination of fashionistas around the world, with everyone from former US first lady Jacquie Kennedy to French starlet Brigitte Bardot slipping into unique designs. Today, the Capri sandal isn\u2019t just a stylish souvenir; it's a personal crafting experience, with shoppers selecting the style, leather type, colours and embellishments at traditional workshops across the island.<\/p>\n<h2>Venice<\/h2><p>Venice\u2019s legacy as a centre of luxurious textiles and design dates back to the height of the Serenissima Republic. By the 16th century, the city was a global leader in fabric production, with more than 6,000 looms weaving silks, velvets and brocades. Venetian textiles adorned everything from elaborate tapestries and palatial wallpaper to the most fashionable dresses of the day, many of which can still be admired at institutions like the Palazzo Mocenigo Museum.<\/p>\n<p>Burano lace, typified by delicate handwoven textures and floral patterns, remains a quintessential Venetian craft, while Murano glass continues to captivate with its intricate designs and unmatched clarity, used in everything from luxurious jewellery to chandeliers. Perhaps the most iconic craft, Venetian masquerade masks \u2013 once worn to conceal identities during the famed Carnival \u2013 are now meticulously sculpted by artisans and continue to symbolise the city\u2019s rich artistic and cultural heritage. Don\u2019t miss the Fortuny Museum\u00a0located in the magnificent 16th century Palazzo Pesaro. Amongst the many exhibits, a dedicated fashion room includes special pieces made by Mariano Fortuny in the early 1900s, inspired by classical Greek art.<\/p>\n<h2>Taormina<\/h2><p>Taormina is famous for its Sicilian leather products, such as bags, belts and sandals, as well as its vibrant ceramics and handcrafted jewellery. The town's local artisans often incorporate traditional Sicilian designs and materials into modern fashion, creating one-off pieces that blend heritage with innovation. This fusion of old and new reflects Taormina\u2019s rich history, where ancient craftsmanship has been passed down through generations.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, Taormina was a crossroads of various Mediterranean cultures, influencing its artisanal traditions. Today, the town\u2019s chief delight is to wander the boutique-lined thoroughfare of Corso Umberto. The pedestrian-friendly shopping street offers everything from designer labels to traditional crafts, plus plenty of cafes, gelato shops and restaurants to fuel your spree. To explore more of Sicily\u2019s bygone styles, head to the Sicilian Costume Museum in Mirto, around a two-hour drive from Taormina. 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Explore tranquil gardens, sweeping views and hidden green gems in the Eternal City.","summary":"Discover Rome\u2019s most beautiful parks, from Villa Borghese to the Appian Way. Explore tranquil gardens, sweeping views and hidden green gems in the Eternal City.","keySentence":"","url":"romes-best-parks-green-escapes-in-the-eternal-city","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2024\/12\/20\/romes-best-parks-green-escapes-in-the-eternal-city","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Rome may be famed for its ancient ruins and Renaissance art, but it is also Europe\u2019s greenest capital, home to the more green space than any other European city.\n\nScattered among Rome\u2019s iconic landmarks lies a collection of lush parks, hidden gardens and sprawling heritage villas awaiting your discovery. While Rome\u2019s piazzas throng with vibrant cultural celebrations for the 2025 Jubilee, Rome\u2019s parks promise moments of tranquillity.\n\nWhether you\u2019re picnicking beneath pines, cycling along ancient roads or seeking panoramic city views, Rome\u2019s green spaces offer a quieter, more contemplative side of the Eternal City, perfect for those looking to experience the Jubilee in a more serene setting.\n\nVilla Borghese: art, gardens and panoramic views\n\nVilla Borghese is a quintessential Rome park, offering a mix of manicured gardens, cultural landmarks and shaded paths perfect for a leisurely stroll or bike ride. At its heart lies the Galleria Borghese, an art museum packed full of Renaissance masterpieces, though the park\u2019s open-air art is equally impressive. Take a walk to uncover statues, fountains and even a replica of Shakespeare\u2019s Globe Theatre which hosts open-air performances all summer.\n\nThe Pincio Terrace, one of the park\u2019s highlights, offers panoramic views over Piazza del Popolo and the city skyline. For a more serene experience, rent a rowboat on the park\u2019s lake and float leisurely over to the Temple of Aesculapius, an 18th-century masterpiece which rises from the water like a scene from mythology. Nearby, the Bioparco di Roma, the city\u2019s zoo, provides a family-friendly addition to the park\u2019s offerings.\n\nVilla Torlonia: palms, pines and princely history\n\nA smaller, lesser-known alternative to Villa Borghese is Villa Torlonia, a historic 19th century villa once belonging to Prince Giovanni Torlonia before serving as the official residence of Mussolini. Its grounds are dotted with elegant fountains, tree-lined paths and unique structures, including the whimsical Casina delle Civette (House of the Owls). After strolling the gardens, be sure to visit the Villa\u2019s very own museums, for more insight into its fascinating history and the art collection of the Torlonia family.\n\nBetween the two villas, the Gardens of Sallust offer an interim moment of calm, featuring a crumbling Roman estate and urban gardens that once belonged to Julius Caesar.\n\nVilla Ada: a sprawling northerly retreat\n\nOn the green northern edge of the city lies Villa Ada. Set upon 450 hectares of parkland, Villa Ada is the second largest of Rome\u2019s parks and a favourite among locals and visitors.\n\nAs well as the River Tiber running a picturesque trail through the park, this expansive natural haven features wooded areas, open meadows and a serene lake, setting a peaceful scene for outdoor activities like jogging, cycling and picnicking.\n\nAlso in the neighbourhood are Parco Virgiliano and Villa Chigi, the latter being the former villa of cardinal Flavio Chigi. These compact but enchanting spots are perfect for brief interludes in nature, underscored by heritage.\n\nVilla Doria Pamphilj: Rome\u2019s largest park\n\nSet upon the expansive 17th-century estate of the Pamphilj family, Villa Doria Pamphilj is Rome\u2019s largest public park and a haven for walkers, joggers and picnickers.\n\nVilla Doria Pamphilj stretches out in style across 184 hectares, with shaded trails weaving through cypress groves, open meadows and tranquil lakes. The park\u2019s vastness makes it ideal for cycling, with both paved and dirt trails that wind through its quieter corners. Locals often gather here for yoga, outdoor workouts or simply to relax beneath the shade of umbrella pines.\n\nAt the park\u2019s centre, an avenue of ancient Roman statues points the way towards a stunning Baroque villa known as Bel Respiro, featuring an elevated lookout over lush formal gardens, fountains and more sculptures.\n\nStaying west of the river gives us ample time to tour the lively streets of Trastevere before visiting Villa Sciarra, a more modest green space rich in romance and history.\n\nFormerly the private garden of an aristocratic estate, Villa Sciarra was donated to the city in the early 20th century and was once believed to be a sanctuary dedicated to nymphs. The park still enchants visitors today, with cherubs adorning its fountains and exotic flora and animal-shaped topiaries lining its winding paths, creating a magical setting for a leisurely stroll.\n\nParco degli Acquedotti: secluded spots along the Appian Way\n\nFew places in Rome combine nature and history as seamlessly as the Appian Way (Via Appian Antica). This ancient Roman road, built in 312 BC, stretches 16 kilometres across and beyond the city, flanked by cypress trees and crumbling archaeological artefacts. The road sits within 3,500 hectares of land, with key attractions including the Caffarella Valley, Via Latina archaeological tombs and Parco degli Acquedotti, the site of several ancient aqueducts.\n\nVisit Parco degli Acquedotti for impressive closeups of the crumbling aqueducts, learning of the ancient technologies that helped Rome thrive, before capturing a perfect sunset.\n\nThe Appian Way is best explored by bike, with rental shops offering sturdy bicycles for the cobbled terrain. Stop at landmarks like the Tomb of Cecilia Metella and the Catacombs of San Sebastiano, or simply enjoy the pastoral landscapes that feel untouched by time.\n\nCaffarella Park: pastoral charm in the city\n\nLocated just south of the city centre, Caffarella Park feels like a slice of countryside within Rome. Its open meadows, grazing sheep and Roman ruins create a tranquil atmosphere that contrasts with the city\u2019s busier parks. Highlights include the Tomb of Annia Regilla and the mythological Nymphaeum of Egeria, where ancient Romans once gathered for rituals and relaxation.\n\nThis park is perfect for families, with plenty of space for picnics and nature walks. Its connection to the Appian Way also makes it a scenic addition to a historical cycling tour.\n\nOrange Garden: a secret oasis on Aventine Hill\n\nThe Giardino degli Aranci (Orange Garden) is a compact, fragrant retreat perched on Aventine Hill. Known for its orderly rows of orange trees and peaceful atmosphere, this garden also looks out on one of the most iconic views in Rome. From its terrace, visitors can gaze out over the Tiber River, with St Peter\u2019s Basilica perfectly framed in the distance.\n\nA short walk away lies the Knights of Malta Keyhole, a quirky hidden gem where a perfectly aligned view of the Vatican dome surprises those who peer through the tiny opening. Nearby, the Rose Garden of Rome adds another floral escape, with over 1,000 varieties of roses blooming in spring and early summer.\n\nBotanical Garden of Rome: a natural treasure in Trastevere\n\nTucked on the hills behind Trastevere\u2019s winding streets lies Orto Botanico, a haven for plant enthusiasts. This 12-hectare garden, managed by Sapienza University, features a Japanese garden, tropical greenhouses and cascading waterfalls. Its shaded paths and centuries-old trees provide a peaceful retreat, far removed from Trastevere\u2019s lively piazzas.\n\nFrom here, you can explore Villa Farnesina\u2019s gardens, where Renaissance beauty meets natural charm, or climb to the top of Gianicolo Hill, where leafy terraces and sweeping views over the city await, particularly stunning at sunset.\n\nBeyond Rome\u2019s most iconic sights lies a secret, more serene side to the city. After bustling visits to the Colosseum and Vatican City, be sure to branch out to the city\u2019s lesser-known green spaces like Caffarella and the Gardens of Sallust for a quiet moment of reflection.\n\nVisit Italia.it for guidance on planning your visit.\n\n","htmlText":"<p>Rome may be famed for its ancient ruins and Renaissance art, but it is also Europe\u2019s greenest capital, home to the more green space than any other European city.<\/p>\n<p>Scattered among Rome\u2019s iconic landmarks lies a collection of lush parks, hidden gardens and sprawling heritage villas awaiting your discovery. While Rome\u2019s piazzas throng with vibrant cultural celebrations for the 2025 Jubilee, Rome\u2019s parks promise moments of tranquillity.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re picnicking beneath pines, cycling along ancient roads or seeking panoramic city views, Rome\u2019s green spaces offer a quieter, more contemplative side of the Eternal City, perfect for those looking to experience the Jubilee in a more serene setting.<\/p>\n<h2>Villa Borghese: art, gardens and panoramic views<\/h2><p>Villa Borghese is a quintessential Rome park, offering a mix of manicured gardens, cultural landmarks and shaded paths perfect for a leisurely stroll or bike ride. At its heart lies the <strong>Galleria Borghese<\/strong>, an art museum packed full of Renaissance masterpieces, though the park\u2019s open-air art is equally impressive. Take a walk to uncover statues, fountains and even a replica of Shakespeare\u2019s Globe Theatre which hosts open-air performances all summer.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Pincio Terrace<\/strong>, one of the park\u2019s highlights, offers panoramic views over <strong>Piazza del Popolo<\/strong> and the city skyline. For a more serene experience, rent a rowboat on the park\u2019s lake and float leisurely over to the Temple of Aesculapius, an 18th-century masterpiece which rises from the water like a scene from mythology. Nearby, the <strong>Bioparco di Roma<\/strong>, the city\u2019s zoo, provides a family-friendly addition to the park\u2019s offerings.<\/p>\n<h2>Villa Torlonia: palms, pines and princely history<\/h2><p>A smaller, lesser-known alternative to Villa Borghese is <strong>Villa Torlonia<\/strong>, a historic 19th century villa once belonging to Prince Giovanni Torlonia before serving as the official residence of Mussolini. Its grounds are dotted with elegant fountains, tree-lined paths and unique structures, including the whimsical Casina delle Civette (House of the Owls). After strolling the gardens, be sure to visit the Villa\u2019s very own museums, for more insight into its fascinating history and the art collection of the Torlonia family.<\/p>\n<p>Between the two villas, the <strong>Gardens of Sallust<\/strong> offer an interim moment of calm, featuring a crumbling Roman estate and urban gardens that once belonged to Julius Caesar.<\/p>\n<h2>Villa Ada: a sprawling northerly retreat<\/h2><p>On the green northern edge of the city lies <strong>Villa Ada<\/strong>. Set upon 450 hectares of parkland, Villa Ada is the second largest of Rome\u2019s parks and a favourite among locals and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>As well as the River Tiber running a picturesque trail through the park, this expansive natural haven features wooded areas, open meadows and a serene lake, setting a peaceful scene for outdoor activities like jogging, cycling and picnicking.<\/p>\n<p>Also in the neighbourhood are <strong>Parco Virgiliano<\/strong> and <strong>Villa Chigi<\/strong>, the latter being the former villa of cardinal Flavio Chigi. 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Here are eight of the best regions to experience the northern Italy\u2019s vibrant diversity.\n\nTrentino\n\nNestled between the Southern Alps and Venice and overlooked by the spectacular Dolomites, the Italian province of Trentino is a natural haven entrenched in history. There are several historical castles and forts throughout the region, including Buonconsiglio Castle, the former residence of the prince-bishops of Trento and a proud symbol of the city. Just a 30-minute drive south, Rovereto Castle stands as a shining example of Italy\u2019s late Medieval alpine fortifications, now home to the Historical War Museum.\n\nFor outdoor adventure and stunning natural beauty, few areas in Italy compare to the Dolomites. A UNESCO Natural Heritage Site, the lofty peaks provide breathtaking scenery and superb outdoor activities. It is a hiker\u2019s paradise with an extraordinary number of trails weaving across towering summits, green valleys and remote villages, while 400km of paved cycle paths are perfect for all levels.\n\nVeneto\n\nAround three hours northeast of Trentino lies Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo, known as the Venetian Queen of the Dolomites. Embraced by a magnificent wall of mountains, 1,200km of pistes and 140 modern lifts, Cortina is one of the largest ski complexes in the world. The 1956 Winter Olympics made the area into a world-famous resort, a legacy that continues to this day. In 2026, the town will co-host the Winter Games, 70 years after its Olympic debut.\n\nThe Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games and the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games will be held in Veneto, in the city of Verona, which is home to the ancient stronghold of Castelvecchio. Built in 1354, the towers, fortified walls, surrounding moat and drawbridges evoke the grandeur and mystery of a medieval fortress. Today, the complex is home to the Castelvecchio Museum and Gallery housing a diverse collection of frescoes, jewellery, medieval artefacts and paintings.\n\nFriuli Venezia Giulia\n\nSqueezed between the Dolomites and the Adriatic, Friuli Venezia Giulia was historically an area of conquest protected by several imposing fortresses and castles. In the city of Trieste, Miramare Castle was the fanciful neo-Gothic home of Archduke Maximilian of Austria. Twenty minutes up the coast, the 14th-century Castle of Duino is surrounded by flourishing gardens and phenomenal views.\n\nFurther inland, Gorizia Castle has served as a fortress, a barracks and a prison over the years, while the castle of Colloredo di Montalbano is known as a sanctuary for writers and storytellers. As well as a fascinating history, the area is a haven for wild swimming, cycling and hiking, while thrill seekers can enjoy zip-lining, paragliding and bobsleighing.\n\nLiguria\n\nFairytale fortresses, military towers and ancient bastions \u2013 when it comes to castles, Liguria takes the crown. Storybook strongholds include D\u2019Albertis Castle in Genoa, housing the Museum of World Cultures, and the Castello Doria with stunning sea views. Lerici Castle, overlooking Lerici bay, boasts an ancient pentagonal tower, while Castello Brown in Portofino is\u00a0surrounded by a Mediterranean garden full of flowers, rose gardens and pergolas.\n\nBeyond history, Liguria's wild outdoors boats rugged coastal cliffs, lush hills and scenic hiking trails making it a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. Climbers shouldn\u2019t miss the many alpine climbing routes on the region\u2019s northwest coast.\u00a0\u00a0\n\nThe Aosta Valley\n\nThe Aosta Valley in north-western Italy is a dramatic glacial valley lined with enchanting castles, each within view of the next. One of the grandest is Castello di F\u00e9nis, a medieval manor with marvellous crenellated walls and soaring towers. Savoy Castle, meanwhile, was built between 1899 and 1904 boasting five cuspidate towers and a botanical garden.\n\nNo trip to the Aosta Valley is complete without a visit to the Fortress of Bard, an impressive castle dating back to 1000, which was used as a military structure until 1830. Today the fortress is the new cultural centre of the Western Alps, home to the Museo delle Alpi which houses regular historical exhibitions.\n\nBetween castle visits, pristine mountain landscapes offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, from trekking through lush valleys, skiing down snow-covered slopes or simply soaking in views of the surrounding peaks.\n\nLombardy\n\nLombardy is home to a remarkable collection of castles set against the backdrop of stunning natural vistas. Among the must-visit strongholds is Desenzano Castle, a fortress perched above Lake Garda, offering majestic views from its walkways and easy access to the lake's outdoor activities, such as hiking, sailing and watersports.\n\nIn Pavia, the Visconti Castle, dating back to 1360, is renowned for its historical significance and beautiful mullioned windows. For panoramic views of the Valtellina valley, head to the hilltop Castel Grumello or for history at the heart of the Winter Games action, head to Palazzo De Simoni in Bormio which dates back to the 17th century and houses a palace, medieval tower church and garden.\n\nSouth Tyrol\n\nWith its leafy boulevards, botanical gardens and medieval core, Merano in the South Tyrol region is a postcard-perfect historical gem and an attractive urban base for skiing, cycling or hiking in the nearby mountains. Trauttmansdorff Castle is a notable attraction in the city of Merano, originally a fortress that was transformed into a noble family home in the 16th century and today serves as a museum. The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are also worth roaming, covering 12 hectares with exotic cacti, fruit trees and a kaleidoscope of flowers that cascade down the hillside.\n\nJust twenty minutes north, Tyrol Castle has stood proudly on a steep crag high above the city for nearly 1,000 years. Once the ancestral seat of the counts of Tyrol, it now houses a museum that explores the turbulent history of the 20th century.\n\nEmilia Romagna\n\nEmilia Romagna is home to some of Italy\u2019s best-preserved castles, spread across pristine countryside ideal for rambling. Parma\u2019s picturesque Castello Di Torrechiara was built between 1448 and 1460, with five signature square towers making it one of Italy\u2019s most distinguished examples of castle architecture.\n\nAnother incredibly intact medieval fortress is the Rocca Di Vignola, which stands near the banks of the Panaro River in Vignola. The castle dates back to the 8th century and is recognisable by a combination of semi-cylindrical and square towers, several of which are connected by atmospheric patrol walkways.\n\nHistory lovers shouldn\u2019t miss the clifftop Fortezza Di San Leo near the Marche border. The foundations date back to Roman times and the building served as a prison in the 15th, 16th and 20th centuries. Today, the castle hosts a museum that showcases Renaissance weapons and torture instruments.\n\nDiscover more of the best castles in Northern Italy at Italia.it.\n\n","htmlText":"<p>Northern Italy is a region where history, culture and nature collide, offering travellers a captivating mix of medieval castles and outdoor adventures. From the towering peaks of the Dolomites to the serene lakes of Lombardy, each area has its own historic landmarks and unique story to tell. Here are eight of the best regions to experience the northern Italy\u2019s vibrant diversity.<\/p>\n<h2>Trentino<\/h2><p>Nestled between the Southern Alps and Venice and overlooked by the spectacular Dolomites, the Italian province of Trentino is a natural haven entrenched in history. There are several historical castles and forts throughout the region, including Buonconsiglio Castle, the former residence of the prince-bishops of Trento and a proud symbol of the city. Just a 30-minute drive south, Rovereto Castle stands as a shining example of Italy\u2019s late Medieval alpine fortifications, now home to the Historical War Museum.<\/p>\n<p>For outdoor adventure and stunning natural beauty, few areas in Italy compare to the Dolomites. A UNESCO Natural Heritage Site, the lofty peaks provide breathtaking scenery and superb outdoor activities. It is a hiker\u2019s paradise with an extraordinary number of trails weaving across towering summits, green valleys and remote villages, while 400km of paved cycle paths are perfect for all levels.<\/p>\n<h2>Veneto<\/h2><p>Around three hours northeast of Trentino lies Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo, known as the Venetian Queen of the Dolomites. Embraced by a magnificent wall of mountains, 1,200km of pistes and 140 modern lifts, Cortina is one of the largest ski complexes in the world. The 1956 Winter Olympics made the area into a world-famous resort, a legacy that continues to this day. In 2026, the town will co-host the Winter Games, 70 years after its Olympic debut.<\/p>\n<p>The Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games and the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games will be held in Veneto, in the city of Verona, which is home to the ancient stronghold of Castelvecchio. Built in 1354, the towers, fortified walls, surrounding moat and drawbridges evoke the grandeur and mystery of a medieval fortress. Today, the complex is home to the Castelvecchio Museum and Gallery housing a diverse collection of frescoes, jewellery, medieval artefacts and paintings.<\/p>\n<h2>Friuli Venezia Giulia<\/h2><p>Squeezed between the Dolomites and the Adriatic, Friuli Venezia Giulia was historically an area of conquest protected by several imposing fortresses and castles. In the city of Trieste, Miramare Castle was the fanciful neo-Gothic home of Archduke Maximilian of Austria. Twenty minutes up the coast, the 14th-century Castle of Duino is surrounded by flourishing gardens and phenomenal views.<\/p>\n<p>Further inland, Gorizia Castle has served as a fortress, a barracks and a prison over the years, while the castle of Colloredo di Montalbano is known as a sanctuary for writers and storytellers. As well as a fascinating history, the area is a haven for wild swimming, cycling and hiking, while thrill seekers can enjoy zip-lining, paragliding and bobsleighing.<\/p>\n<h2>Liguria<\/h2><p>Fairytale fortresses, military towers and ancient bastions \u2013 when it comes to castles, Liguria takes the crown. Storybook strongholds include D\u2019Albertis Castle in Genoa, housing the Museum of World Cultures, and the Castello Doria with stunning sea views. Lerici Castle, overlooking Lerici bay, boasts an ancient pentagonal tower, while Castello Brown in Portofino is\u00a0surrounded by a Mediterranean garden full of flowers, rose gardens and pergolas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//15//48//808x539_cmsv2_bfa4d3a2-35c2-58d9-a5b8-b9761ce0e340-8921548.jpg/" alt=\"Castello d'Albertis in Genoa, Italy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/384x256_cmsv2_bfa4d3a2-35c2-58d9-a5b8-b9761ce0e340-8921548.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/640x427_cmsv2_bfa4d3a2-35c2-58d9-a5b8-b9761ce0e340-8921548.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/750x500_cmsv2_bfa4d3a2-35c2-58d9-a5b8-b9761ce0e340-8921548.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/828x552_cmsv2_bfa4d3a2-35c2-58d9-a5b8-b9761ce0e340-8921548.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/1080x720_cmsv2_bfa4d3a2-35c2-58d9-a5b8-b9761ce0e340-8921548.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/1200x800_cmsv2_bfa4d3a2-35c2-58d9-a5b8-b9761ce0e340-8921548.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/1920x1280_cmsv2_bfa4d3a2-35c2-58d9-a5b8-b9761ce0e340-8921548.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Castello d'Albertis in Genoa, Italy<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 Getty Images<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Beyond history, Liguria's wild outdoors boats rugged coastal cliffs, lush hills and scenic hiking trails making it a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. Climbers shouldn\u2019t miss the many alpine climbing routes on the region\u2019s northwest coast.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>The Aosta Valley<\/h2><p>The Aosta Valley in north-western Italy is a dramatic glacial valley lined with enchanting castles, each within view of the next. One of the grandest is Castello di F\u00e9nis, a medieval manor with marvellous crenellated walls and soaring towers. Savoy Castle, meanwhile, was built between 1899 and 1904 boasting five cuspidate towers and a botanical garden.<\/p>\n<p>No trip to the Aosta Valley is complete without a visit to the Fortress of Bard, an impressive castle dating back to 1000, which was used as a military structure until 1830. Today the fortress is the new cultural centre of the Western Alps, home to the Museo delle Alpi which houses regular historical exhibitions.<\/p>\n<p>Between castle visits, pristine mountain landscapes offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, from trekking through lush valleys, skiing down snow-covered slopes or simply soaking in views of the surrounding peaks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6675\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//15//48//808x539_cmsv2_059c25af-381a-5332-9122-e39ffd4124fd-8921548.jpg/" alt=\"Castle F\u00e9nis in Valle d'Aosta, Italy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/384x256_cmsv2_059c25af-381a-5332-9122-e39ffd4124fd-8921548.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/640x427_cmsv2_059c25af-381a-5332-9122-e39ffd4124fd-8921548.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/750x501_cmsv2_059c25af-381a-5332-9122-e39ffd4124fd-8921548.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/828x553_cmsv2_059c25af-381a-5332-9122-e39ffd4124fd-8921548.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/1080x721_cmsv2_059c25af-381a-5332-9122-e39ffd4124fd-8921548.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/1200x801_cmsv2_059c25af-381a-5332-9122-e39ffd4124fd-8921548.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/1920x1282_cmsv2_059c25af-381a-5332-9122-e39ffd4124fd-8921548.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Castle F\u00e9nis in Valle d'Aosta, Italy<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 AdobeStock<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Lombardy<\/h2><p>Lombardy is home to a remarkable collection of castles set against the backdrop of stunning natural vistas. Among the must-visit strongholds is Desenzano Castle, a fortress perched above Lake Garda, offering majestic views from its walkways and easy access to the lake's outdoor activities, such as hiking, sailing and watersports.<\/p>\n<p>In Pavia, the Visconti Castle, dating back to 1360, is renowned for its historical significance and beautiful mullioned windows. For panoramic views of the Valtellina valley, head to the hilltop Castel Grumello or for history at the heart of the Winter Games action, head to Palazzo De Simoni in Bormio which dates back to the 17th century and houses a palace, medieval tower church and garden.<\/p>\n<h2>South Tyrol<\/h2><p>With its leafy boulevards, botanical gardens and medieval core, Merano in the South Tyrol region is a postcard-perfect historical gem and an attractive urban base for skiing, cycling or hiking in the nearby mountains. Trauttmansdorff Castle is a notable attraction in the city of Merano, originally a fortress that was transformed into a noble family home in the 16th century and today serves as a museum. The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are also worth roaming, covering 12 hectares with exotic cacti, fruit trees and a kaleidoscope of flowers that cascade down the hillside.<\/p>\n<p>Just twenty minutes north, Tyrol Castle has stood proudly on a steep crag high above the city for nearly 1,000 years. Once the ancestral seat of the counts of Tyrol, it now houses a museum that explores the turbulent history of the 20th century.<\/p>\n<h2>Emilia Romagna<\/h2><p>Emilia Romagna is home to some of Italy\u2019s best-preserved castles, spread across pristine countryside ideal for rambling. Parma\u2019s picturesque Castello Di Torrechiara was built between 1448 and 1460, with five signature square towers making it one of Italy\u2019s most distinguished examples of castle architecture.<\/p>\n<p>Another incredibly intact medieval fortress is the Rocca Di Vignola, which stands near the banks of the Panaro River in Vignola. The castle dates back to the 8th century and is recognisable by a combination of semi-cylindrical and square towers, several of which are connected by atmospheric patrol walkways.<\/p>\n<p>History lovers shouldn\u2019t miss the clifftop Fortezza Di San Leo near the Marche border. The foundations date back to Roman times and the building served as a prison in the 15th, 16th and 20th centuries. Today, the castle hosts a museum that showcases Renaissance weapons and torture instruments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6663787145818936\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//15//48//808x539_cmsv2_7a6e4daf-2724-5bb9-ae75-5fe6bddc6719-8921548.jpg/" alt=\"Fortezza Di San Leo in Emilia Romagna, Italy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/384x256_cmsv2_7a6e4daf-2724-5bb9-ae75-5fe6bddc6719-8921548.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/48\/640x426_cmsv2_7a6e4daf-2724-5bb9-ae75-5fe6bddc6719-8921548.jpg 640w, 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fans.","keySentence":"","url":"viral-video-of-musk-and-meloni-kissing-is-ai-generated","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2024\/12\/20\/viral-video-of-musk-and-meloni-kissing-is-ai-generated","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"A video circulating online appears to show Tesla CEO Elon Musk sharing a passionate embrace with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.\n\nThe clip has been widely shared across social media platforms like X and Instagram, often with captions suggesting the pair\u2019s affection for one another. One caption, for instance, reads \"\u00e8 amore,\" meaning \"it's love\" in Italian, which is often considered one of the most romantic languages.\n\nIn some variations of the video, there\u2019s a slightly less intimate kiss \u2014 in the one below, Meloni keeps her hands behind her back rather than caressing Musk's face.\n\nBad news for any Musk-Meloni shippers out there though, because these videos have been AI-generated.\n\nThere are some classic tell-tale signs that this is the case: if you look closely at the pair's hands, they appear distorted and blurred at certain points.\n\nThe characters' facial features change as they move as well, so much so that they don't even look like Meloni and Musk at times. Other figures in the background are also blurred.\n\nThe fake videos appear to have been generated off the back of Meloni and Musk's meeting in Paris for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral.\n\nReal pictures from the event, which gathered leaders and other high-profile figures from around the world, show the pair smiling and laughing together.\n\nThe images prompted a widely shared meme online, hinting at a possible romantic relationship between Musk and Meloni, which some dubbed \"Muskloni\".\n\nAt other moments, the two were pictured chatting and laughing with US President-elect Donald Trump.\n\nIt's not the first time the Italian prime minister has been paired with other prominent figures due to her expressive nature.\n\nShe has previously caught the eye of social media users for her interactions with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.\n\nAside from any unlikely blossoming romance between them, Meloni and Musk appear to be forging a strong political alliance, particularly thanks to their shared anti-immigration and so-called \"anti-woke\" views.\n\nThey first expressed their admiration for each other during a visit by Musk to Meloni's official residence in June 2023. Musk was later a guest at an event for young members of Meloni's right-wing populist Brothers of Italy party.\n\nThis year, Musk presented Meloni with a Global Citizen Award in September on the sidelines of a UN General Assembly in September. The prize is granted by the Atlantic Council, a think tank that has been working for cooperation between the US and Europe since 1961.\n\nHe has publicly praised Meloni's political stances before too, for example once commenting \"Bravo!\" on X in response to a video which showed the Italian prime minister vowing a harsh crackdown on illegal immigrants.\n\nMeloni is also routinely touted as a prime candidate to help bridge the gap between the US and the EU, as Trump's reentry into the White House draws near. With Musk poised to take a prominent role in the proposed US Department for Government Efficiency, the groundwork appears to be set.\n\n","htmlText":"<p>A video circulating online appears to show Tesla CEO Elon Musk sharing a passionate embrace with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.<\/p>\n<p>The clip has been widely shared across social media platforms like X and Instagram, often with captions suggesting the pair\u2019s affection for one another. One caption, for instance, reads \"\u00e8 amore,\" meaning \"it's love\" in Italian, which is often considered one of the most romantic languages.<\/p>\n<p>In some variations of the video, there\u2019s a slightly less intimate kiss \u2014 in the one below, Meloni keeps her hands behind her back rather than caressing Musk's face.<\/p>\n<p>Bad news for any Musk-Meloni shippers out there though, because these videos have been AI-generated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//90//81//36//808x454_cmsv2_e41a4605-22c2-5872-a40a-2e77bbbd9849-8908136.jpg/" alt=\"Variations of the video are circulating online\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/384x216_cmsv2_e41a4605-22c2-5872-a40a-2e77bbbd9849-8908136.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/640x360_cmsv2_e41a4605-22c2-5872-a40a-2e77bbbd9849-8908136.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/750x422_cmsv2_e41a4605-22c2-5872-a40a-2e77bbbd9849-8908136.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/828x466_cmsv2_e41a4605-22c2-5872-a40a-2e77bbbd9849-8908136.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/1080x608_cmsv2_e41a4605-22c2-5872-a40a-2e77bbbd9849-8908136.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/1200x675_cmsv2_e41a4605-22c2-5872-a40a-2e77bbbd9849-8908136.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/1920x1080_cmsv2_e41a4605-22c2-5872-a40a-2e77bbbd9849-8908136.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Variations of the video are circulating online<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are some classic tell-tale signs that this is the case: if you look closely at the pair's hands, they appear distorted and blurred at certain points.<\/p>\n<p>The characters' facial features change as they move as well, so much so that they don't even look like Meloni and Musk at times. Other figures in the background are also blurred.<\/p>\n<p>The fake videos appear to have been generated off the back of Meloni and Musk's meeting in Paris for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral.<\/p>\n<p>Real pictures from the event, which gathered leaders and other high-profile figures from around the world, show the pair smiling and laughing together.<\/p>\n<p>The images prompted a widely shared meme online, hinting at a possible romantic relationship between Musk and Meloni, which some dubbed \"Muskloni\".<\/p>\n<p>At other moments, the two were pictured chatting and laughing with US President-elect Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>It's not the first time the Italian prime minister has been paired with other prominent figures due to her expressive nature.<\/p>\n<p>She has previously caught the eye of social media users for her interactions with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//90//81//36//808x539_cmsv2_9d1e07bd-ceb6-5fe1-8570-061498f3ef0e-8908136.jpg/" alt=\"Rishi Sunak is welcomed by Giorgia Meloni during a G7 world leaders summit at Borgo Egnazia, southern Italy, Thursday, 13 June 2024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/384x256_cmsv2_9d1e07bd-ceb6-5fe1-8570-061498f3ef0e-8908136.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/640x427_cmsv2_9d1e07bd-ceb6-5fe1-8570-061498f3ef0e-8908136.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/750x500_cmsv2_9d1e07bd-ceb6-5fe1-8570-061498f3ef0e-8908136.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/828x552_cmsv2_9d1e07bd-ceb6-5fe1-8570-061498f3ef0e-8908136.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/1080x720_cmsv2_9d1e07bd-ceb6-5fe1-8570-061498f3ef0e-8908136.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/1200x800_cmsv2_9d1e07bd-ceb6-5fe1-8570-061498f3ef0e-8908136.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/1920x1281_cmsv2_9d1e07bd-ceb6-5fe1-8570-061498f3ef0e-8908136.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Rishi Sunak is welcomed by Giorgia Meloni during a G7 world leaders summit at Borgo Egnazia, southern Italy, Thursday, 13 June 2024<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Christopher Furlong\/2024 Getty Images<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aside from any unlikely blossoming romance between them, Meloni and Musk appear to be forging a <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2024//09//25//elon-musk-and-giorgia-meloni-what-could-an-alliance-between-the-divisive-figures-mean-for-/">strong political alliance<\/strong><\/a>, particularly thanks to their shared anti-immigration and so-called \"anti-woke\" views.<\/p>\n<p>They first expressed their admiration for each other during a visit by Musk to Meloni's official residence in June 2023. Musk was later a guest at an event for young members of Meloni's right-wing populist Brothers of Italy party.<\/p>\n<p>This year, Musk presented Meloni with a Global Citizen Award in September on the sidelines of a UN General Assembly in September. The prize is granted by the Atlantic Council, a think tank that has been working for cooperation between the US and Europe since 1961.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//90//81//36//808x539_cmsv2_d83e95c2-2af4-56d2-b3b4-2a0df78608f0-8908136.jpg/" alt=\"Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, right, presents Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with an award during the Global Citizen Awards dinner, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in New York.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/384x256_cmsv2_d83e95c2-2af4-56d2-b3b4-2a0df78608f0-8908136.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/640x427_cmsv2_d83e95c2-2af4-56d2-b3b4-2a0df78608f0-8908136.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/750x500_cmsv2_d83e95c2-2af4-56d2-b3b4-2a0df78608f0-8908136.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/828x552_cmsv2_d83e95c2-2af4-56d2-b3b4-2a0df78608f0-8908136.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/1080x720_cmsv2_d83e95c2-2af4-56d2-b3b4-2a0df78608f0-8908136.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/1200x800_cmsv2_d83e95c2-2af4-56d2-b3b4-2a0df78608f0-8908136.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/90\/81\/36\/1920x1281_cmsv2_d83e95c2-2af4-56d2-b3b4-2a0df78608f0-8908136.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, right, presents Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with an award during the Global Citizen Awards dinner, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in New York.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Michelle Farsi\/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved.<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>He has publicly praised Meloni's political stances before too, for example once commenting \"Bravo!\" on X in response to a video which showed the Italian prime minister vowing a harsh crackdown on illegal immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>Meloni is also routinely touted as a prime candidate to help bridge the gap between the US and the EU, as Trump's reentry into the White House draws near. 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Here are 2024\u2019s new entries and why you should add them to your Italy itinerary. \n\nVisit Rassa for mountain charm\n\nHigh in the Sesia valley in the northern region of Piedmont lies the pocket-sized hamlet of Rassa. At 917 metres above sea level, its stone and wooden balconied houses are blanketed in snow in winter. \n\nRassa\u2019s handful of homes line a rocky stream which is crossed by a medieval stone footbridge. In the heart of the village is the church of San Giovanni with pretty interior frescoes and a historic bell tower. \n\nHikers can use the hamlet as a convenient base for trekking in the surrounding mountains. \n\nEat a prized cheese in Bagolino\n\nSituated in the mountains of the Sabbia valley, Bagolino is a village for cheese lovers. Dairies in the area produce \u2018bag\u00f2ss\u2019, an aged cheese flavoured with saffron which is only made at high altitudes in the Lombardy region. \n\nThere\u2019s something for art enthusiasts too. The hamlet\u2019s church of San Giorgio houses masterpieces by the renowned Venetian artist Tintoretto. \n\nIn February, the narrow streets come alive with the annual carnival where residents parade in historic dress, play music and dance. \n\nFind an ancient culture of hospitality in Bertinoro\n\nBertinoro is known as the Balcony of Romagna for its lofty views over its two closest cities, Forl\u00ec and Cesena, and right the way to the sea. \n\nThe village is crowned by the Rocca fortress, which is now home to the Interreligious Museum. \n\nEach year, Bertinoro celebrates its values of hospitality with the Colonna delle Anelle festival. This ancient rite sees guests welcomed to the village with musical events, parades and religious services. \n\nDiscover Dante\u2019s place of exile in Mulazzo\n\nLying in the Lunigiana hills, Mulazzo is famed for hosting the Florentine poet Dante when he was in exile. \n\nYou can follow the Via Dantis around the centre, a walking route with nine stops that represent the nine circles of hell recounted in the Divine Comedy. \n\nThe \u2018comune\u2019 comprises several small hamlets including Lusuolo, with dramatic fortifications, and Montereggio, which is known as the \u2018village of booksellers\u2019. \n\nSqueeze through the narrowest alley in Italy in Ripatransone\n\nThe medieval village of Ripatransone in the Piceno hills is renowned for being home to the narrowest alley in Italy. \n\nAfter squeezing through the street, you can visit the monumental Cathedral of San Gregorio Magno with its 52-metre-high bell tower. \n\nKnown as the \u2018Belvedere del Piceno\u2019, the village affords sweeping views over the snow-covered peaks of the Gran Sasso massif and the Adriatic sea.\n\nFind a James Bond filming location in Gravina in Puglia\n\nGravina in Puglia is famous for its karst ravines dotted with caves. Like the more famous (and touristy) Matera, many houses and churches are partially hewn from the town\u2019s underlying rock base. \n\nVisit the 11th-century cathedral for one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Puglia and the Chiesa Rupestre di San Michele delle Grotte for a macabre pile of skulls and bones said to belong to martyrs. \n\nThe town\u2019s arched bridge over the river iconically featured in the James Bond film \u2018No Time to Die\u2019. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>Italy is peppered with villages from hilltop hamlets crowned by medieval castles to coastal resorts with fishing-boat-filled bays. <\/p>\n<p>The association \u2018i borghi pi\u00f9 belli d\u2019Italia\u2019 - the most beautiful villages in Italy - celebrates, promotes and preserves these tiny treasures.<\/p>\n<p>As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these quiet, out-of-the-way attractions can be a responsible act as a visitor. <\/p>\n<p>Each year, more destinations are added to the list, which now numbers 371. Here are 2024\u2019s new entries and why you should add them to your Italy itinerary. <\/p>\n<h2>Visit Rassa for mountain charm<\/h2><p>High in the Sesia valley in the northern region of <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2024//05//30//truffles-nutella-and-wine-take-a-ready-made-rail-adventure-around-italys-piedmont-region/">Piedmont lies the pocket-sized hamlet of Rassa. At 917 metres above sea level, its stone and wooden balconied houses are blanketed in snow in winter. <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1389068539307438080\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Rassa\u2019s handful of homes line a rocky stream which is crossed by a medieval stone footbridge. In the heart of the village is the church of San Giovanni with pretty interior frescoes and a historic bell tower. <\/p>\n<p>Hikers can use the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2024//11//16//crisp-cold-wine-and-bubbling-hot-springs-why-you-should-visit-europes-best-villages-for-20/">hamlet as a convenient base for trekking in the surrounding mountains. <\/p>\n<h2>Eat a prized cheese in Bagolino<\/h2><p>Situated in the mountains of the Sabbia valley, Bagolino is a village for <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2022//11//06//9-of-the-best-destinations-in-europe-for-cheese-lovers/">cheese lovers. Dairies in the area produce \u2018bag\u00f2ss\u2019, an aged cheese flavoured with saffron which is only made at high altitudes in the Lombardy region. <\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DC7Q7W0If-m\/?img_index=1\" class=\"widget widget--type-instagram widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DC7Q7W0If-m\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//p//DC7Q7W0If-m//?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\%22 style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//p//DC7Q7W0If-m//?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\%22 style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Visit Brescia (@visitbrescia)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=https://www.euronews.com/"////platform.instagram.com//en_US//embeds.js/">/n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>There\u2019s something for art enthusiasts too. The hamlet\u2019s church of San Giorgio houses masterpieces by the renowned Venetian artist Tintoretto. <\/p>\n<p>In February, the narrow streets come alive with the annual <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//02//07//confetti-and-deep-fried-doughnuts-how-to-experience-venice-carnival-like-a-local/">carnival where residents parade in historic dress, play music and dance. <\/p>\n<h2>Find an ancient culture of hospitality in Bertinoro<\/h2><p>Bertinoro is known as the Balcony of Romagna for its lofty views over its two closest cities, Forl\u00ec and Cesena, and right the way to the sea. <\/p>\n<p>The <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2024//03//31//sensory-hiking-and-ancient-wine-why-you-should-visit-these-european-villages-in-2024/">village is crowned by the Rocca fortress, which is now home to the Interreligious Museum. <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//88//69//94//808x539_cmsv2_75729cc3-771e-5ed1-860d-abc5c3a52f2f-8886994.jpg/" alt=\"Bertinoro is known as the Balcony of Romagna for its lofty views over its two closest cities, Forl\u00ec and Cesena, and right the way to the sea. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/88\/69\/94\/384x256_cmsv2_75729cc3-771e-5ed1-860d-abc5c3a52f2f-8886994.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/88\/69\/94\/640x427_cmsv2_75729cc3-771e-5ed1-860d-abc5c3a52f2f-8886994.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/88\/69\/94\/750x500_cmsv2_75729cc3-771e-5ed1-860d-abc5c3a52f2f-8886994.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/88\/69\/94\/828x552_cmsv2_75729cc3-771e-5ed1-860d-abc5c3a52f2f-8886994.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/88\/69\/94\/1080x720_cmsv2_75729cc3-771e-5ed1-860d-abc5c3a52f2f-8886994.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/88\/69\/94\/1200x800_cmsv2_75729cc3-771e-5ed1-860d-abc5c3a52f2f-8886994.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/88\/69\/94\/1920x1280_cmsv2_75729cc3-771e-5ed1-860d-abc5c3a52f2f-8886994.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Bertinoro is known as the Balcony of Romagna for its lofty views over its two closest cities, Forl\u00ec and Cesena, and right the way to the sea. <\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Roberto Gramelli<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Each year, Bertinoro celebrates its values of hospitality with the Colonna delle Anelle festival. This ancient rite sees guests welcomed to the village with musical events, parades and religious services. <\/p>\n<h2>Discover Dante\u2019s place of exile in Mulazzo<\/h2><p>Lying in the Lunigiana hills, Mulazzo is famed for hosting the Florentine poet <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2024//03//14//byzantine-mosaics-beaches-and-dantes-final-resting-place-why-you-should-visit-ravenna-this/">Dante when he was in exile. <\/p>\n<p>You can follow the Via Dantis around the centre, a walking route with nine stops that represent the nine circles of hell recounted in the Divine Comedy. <\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CS6l6AJr_o6\/?img_index=1\" class=\"widget widget--type-instagram widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CS6l6AJr_o6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//p//CS6l6AJr_o6//?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\%22 style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Pro Loco Mulazzo Ms (@prolocomulazzo)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=https://www.euronews.com/"////platform.instagram.com//en_US//embeds.js/">/n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>The \u2018comune\u2019 comprises several small hamlets including Lusuolo, with dramatic fortifications, and Montereggio, which is known as the \u2018village of booksellers\u2019. <\/p>\n<h2>Squeeze through the narrowest alley in Italy in Ripatransone<\/h2><p>The medieval <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2024//08//20//homemade-food-and-stunning-views-swap-italys-overcrowded-cities-for-its-most-beautiful-vil/">village of Ripatransone in the Piceno hills is renowned for being home to the narrowest alley in Italy. <\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C845I7coQit\/?img_index=1\" class=\"widget widget--type-instagram widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C845I7coQit\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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ASSAD REGIME","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":3},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"How Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's al-Assad bet in Syria failed","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"How Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's al-Assad bet in Syria failed","titleListing2":"Giorgia Meloni's bet on normalising relations with the al-Assad regime has now failed after the Syrian dictator's downfall","leadin":"Giorgia Meloni's government tried to reposition itself in the Middle East, betting on the normalisation of relations with Assad in exchange for the protection of Christians and the return of refugees.","summary":"Giorgia Meloni's government tried to reposition itself in the Middle East, betting on the normalisation of relations with Assad in exchange for the protection of Christians and the return of refugees.","keySentence":"","url":"how-melonis-al-assad-bet-in-syria-failed","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2024\/12\/19\/how-melonis-al-assad-bet-in-syria-failed","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"The European Union's cautious approach to Syria's new leadership is shared by one key player who had placed a bet on al-Assad's now fallen regime: Italy\n\nThe President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, went to Turkey to understand Ankara's plans for its neighbour's future, while the UN sent its special envoy to talk to the new leaders in Damascus. Meanwhile, Rome seems to have already played its hand without success.\n\nHow Italy tried to revive relations with al-Assad's Syria\n\nFor months, the Meloni government had looked to reposition itself in the Middle East by focusing on Damascus. A report by French daily Le Monde referred to them as a \"lost bet\" in light of the rebels' conquest of the Syrian capital on 8 December.\n\nIn July, Italy announced it would send an ambassador, Stefano Ravagnan, to Damascus. Ravagnan was previously stationed in Lebanon. With this move, Italy became the first EU country and the only G7 member to attempt diplomatic normalisation with Bashar al-Assad's regime after thirteen years of civil war.\n\nNow, Ravagnan has yet to present his credentials to the Syrian government, as the diplomatic residence was raided on 7 December by rebels advancing into Damascus. The Italian government's decision to open a diplomatic mission seemed to mark a clear break from its long-standing position on Syria, which was traditionally aligned with France, Germany, the UK and the US.\n\nA recent report from the Arabic edition of British newspaper The Independent shed light on a conversation that took place shortly before the regime fell, between Syrian intelligence chief Hassan Luqa and his Italian counterpart. According to Luqa, Giovanni Caravelli, the head of Italy\u2019s foreign intelligence agency (Aise), had conveyed that Russia\u2019s support for Syria could not be overlooked. However, the specifics of the support promised by Aise - led by Caravelli since 2020 - remained unclear.\n\nLuqa referenced the support received from \"Giovanni Caravelli, the head of the Italian secret services who explained that Russia's support for Syria could not be ignored,\" without however specifying the type of support promised by Aise.\n\nIt was a conversation that followed a meeting between the two in the previous months, which allegedly centred on the possibility of easing international sanctions on Syria in exchange for the creation of a safe zone inside the country where Syrian refugees who had arrived in Europe could return.\n\nLe Monde writes that the Italian prime minister did not deny the conversation took place after being questioned on the matter in parliament and raises how in 2018 Ali Mamlouk, head of Syrian national security and already under international sanctions, was received in Rome by the Aise.\n\nCooperation between Rome and Damascus on Christian communities and post-earthquake aid\n\nThe Meloni government resumed contact with Syrian authorities, initially focusing on humanitarian issues, such as the aid sent by sea in February 2023 following the earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey.\n\nThis marked the first such initiative by an EU country since the Syrian revolution began in 2011, at a time when the Assad regime, with support from Russia and Iran, continued to bomb rebel-held areas and commit human rights violations, as reported by organisations on the ground.\n\nIn addition, there was a consistent emphasis on the country\u2019s Christian minorities, with the Vatican even calling for a relaxation of international sanctions against Damascus.\n\nOn 11 December, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reiterated that the protection of Christians in Syria remains a \"priority\" for Italian foreign policy - a statement which slightly differed from those of other European countries that welcomed Assad\u2019s fall and later established contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).\n\nThe balancing act between symbolic declarations and behind-the-scenes diplomacy is a constant in international politics, and the Arab world itself had progressively allowed al-Assad's Syria to its fold in order to counter Iran's influence in the region.\n\nAs of now, Italy has aligned itself with other EU countries (like Austria, Germany, Sweden, and Denmark) in suspending the processing of asylum applications from Syrian citizens.\n\nHowever, the French daily concluded in its report that Rome remains uncertain about its stance towards the interim HTS government, risking yet another \"lost bet\".\n\n","htmlText":"<p>The European Union's cautious approach to Syria's new leadership is shared by one key player who had placed a bet on al-Assad's now fallen regime: Italy<\/p>\n<p>The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, went to Turkey to understand Ankara's plans for its neighbour's future, while the UN sent its special envoy to talk to the new leaders in Damascus. Meanwhile, Rome seems to have already played its hand without success.<\/p>\n<h2>How Italy tried to revive relations with al-Assad's Syria<\/h2><p>For months, the Meloni government had looked to reposition itself in the Middle East by focusing on Damascus. A report by French daily Le Monde referred to them as a \"lost bet\" in light of the rebels' conquest of the Syrian capital on 8 December.<\/p>\n<p>In July, Italy announced it would send an ambassador, Stefano Ravagnan, to Damascus. Ravagnan was previously stationed in Lebanon. With this move, Italy became the first EU country and the only G7 member to attempt diplomatic normalisation with Bashar al-Assad's regime after thirteen years of civil war.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Ravagnan has yet to present his credentials to the Syrian government, as the diplomatic residence was raided on 7 December by rebels advancing into Damascus. The Italian government's decision to open a diplomatic mission seemed to mark a clear break from its long-standing position on Syria, which was traditionally aligned with France, Germany, the UK and the US.<\/p>\n<p>A recent report from the Arabic edition of British newspaper The Independent shed light on a conversation that took place shortly before the regime fell, between Syrian intelligence chief Hassan Luqa and his Italian counterpart. According to Luqa, Giovanni Caravelli, the head of Italy\u2019s foreign intelligence agency (Aise), had conveyed that Russia\u2019s support for Syria could not be overlooked. However, the specifics of the support promised by Aise - led by Caravelli since 2020 - remained unclear.<\/p>\n<p>Luqa referenced the support received from \"Giovanni Caravelli, the head of the Italian secret services who explained that Russia's support for Syria could not be ignored,\" without however specifying the type of support promised by Aise.<\/p>\n<p>It was a conversation that followed a meeting between the two in the previous months, which allegedly centred on the possibility of easing international sanctions on Syria in exchange for the creation of a safe zone inside the country where Syrian refugees who had arrived in Europe could return.<\/p>\n<p>Le Monde writes that the Italian prime minister did not deny the conversation took place after being questioned on the matter in parliament and raises how in 2018 Ali Mamlouk, head of Syrian national security and already under international sanctions, was received in Rome by the Aise.<\/p>\n<h2>Cooperation between Rome and Damascus on Christian communities and post-earthquake aid<\/h2><p>The Meloni government resumed contact with Syrian authorities, initially focusing on humanitarian issues, such as the aid sent by sea in February 2023 following the earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>This marked the first such initiative by an EU country since the Syrian revolution began in 2011, at a time when the Assad regime, with support from Russia and Iran, continued to bomb rebel-held areas and commit human rights violations, as reported by organisations on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, there was a consistent emphasis on the country\u2019s Christian minorities, with the Vatican even calling for a relaxation of international sanctions against Damascus.<\/p>\n<p>On 11 December, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reiterated that the protection of Christians in Syria remains a \"priority\" for Italian foreign policy - a statement which slightly differed from those of other European countries that welcomed Assad\u2019s fall and later established contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).<\/p>\n<p>The balancing act between symbolic declarations and behind-the-scenes diplomacy is a constant in international politics, and the Arab world itself had progressively allowed al-Assad's Syria to its fold in order to counter Iran's influence in the region.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, Italy has aligned itself with other EU countries (like Austria, Germany, Sweden, and Denmark) in suspending the processing of asylum applications from Syrian citizens.<\/p>\n<p>However, the French daily concluded in its report that Rome remains uncertain about its stance towards the interim HTS government, risking yet another \"lost bet\".<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1734616998,"updatedAt":1734640662,"publishedAt":1734636428,"firstPublishedAt":1734636428,"lastPublishedAt":1734640662,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Hussein Malla\/Copyright 2024 The AP. 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You passed on to me your passion for all things beautiful, like nature and aesthetic harmony. I will carry you with me always, Uncle. I will love you forever.\"\n\nBorn in Milan in 1935, Barbieri first picked up his skill for the camera at his father\u2019s warehouse. From there, he worked in the theatre before moving to Paris to work for Tom Kublin, the Harper\u2019s Bazaar photographer, in 1960. \n\nFrom then on, Barbieri became a key figure in representing the times, capturing the soul of the 60s and Italian fashion. \n\nHis work has been seen across countless world famous brands and magazines, including advertising campaigns for Valentino, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana to the stunning images gracing the pages of Vogue Italia, Vogue America, Vogue Paris, and Vogue Germany. \n\nIn later years, Barbieri devoted himself to his foundation to promote photographic culture, support young talents, and preserve the value of photography as both testimony and artistic expression.\n\n\u201cWith his passing, we lose not only a master but also a man who dedicated his life to beauty, creativity, and the pursuit of artistic perfection,\u201d the foundation said. \n\nThey have promised to carry on his mission, \u201chonouring the memory and work of an artist who immortalised the essence of his subjects.\u201d \n\nGian Paolo Barbieri - 1935-2024.\n\n","htmlText":"<p>Influential fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri has died, confirms his foundation, Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri. <\/p>\n<p>His niece, Giada Barbieri said of her uncle: \u201cYou were like a second father to me, a precious guide who stood by me through so many moments of my life. You passed on to me your passion for all things beautiful, like nature and aesthetic harmony. I will carry you with me always, Uncle. I will love you forever.\"<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.3405221339387061\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//18//16//808x1077_cmsv2_d3df3602-103f-5887-b668-a4e99c07695c-8921816.jpg/" alt=\"Gian Paolo Barbieri, Milano 1967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/384x515_cmsv2_d3df3602-103f-5887-b668-a4e99c07695c-8921816.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/640x858_cmsv2_d3df3602-103f-5887-b668-a4e99c07695c-8921816.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/750x1005_cmsv2_d3df3602-103f-5887-b668-a4e99c07695c-8921816.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/828x1110_cmsv2_d3df3602-103f-5887-b668-a4e99c07695c-8921816.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1080x1448_cmsv2_d3df3602-103f-5887-b668-a4e99c07695c-8921816.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1200x1609_cmsv2_d3df3602-103f-5887-b668-a4e99c07695c-8921816.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1920x2574_cmsv2_d3df3602-103f-5887-b668-a4e99c07695c-8921816.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Gian Paolo Barbieri, Milano 1967<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Courtesy of Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Born in Milan in 1935, Barbieri first picked up his skill for the camera at his father\u2019s warehouse. From there, he worked in the theatre before moving to Paris to work for Tom Kublin, the Harper\u2019s Bazaar photographer, in 1960. <\/p>\n<p>From then on, Barbieri became a key figure in representing the times, capturing the soul of the 60s and Italian fashion. <\/p>\n<p>His work has been seen across countless world famous brands and magazines, including advertising campaigns for Valentino, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana to the stunning images gracing the pages of Vogue Italia, Vogue America, Vogue Paris, and Vogue Germany. <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.2451776649746193\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//18//16//808x1010_cmsv2_2d45f859-9234-5708-8dbc-dede3a228341-8921816.jpg/" alt=\"Audrey Hepburn in Valentino, Rome 1969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/384x478_cmsv2_2d45f859-9234-5708-8dbc-dede3a228341-8921816.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/640x797_cmsv2_2d45f859-9234-5708-8dbc-dede3a228341-8921816.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/750x934_cmsv2_2d45f859-9234-5708-8dbc-dede3a228341-8921816.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/828x1031_cmsv2_2d45f859-9234-5708-8dbc-dede3a228341-8921816.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1080x1345_cmsv2_2d45f859-9234-5708-8dbc-dede3a228341-8921816.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1200x1494_cmsv2_2d45f859-9234-5708-8dbc-dede3a228341-8921816.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1920x2391_cmsv2_2d45f859-9234-5708-8dbc-dede3a228341-8921816.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Audrey Hepburn in Valentino, Rome 1969<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 Gian Paolo Barbieri Courtesy Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//18//16//808x808_cmsv2_fd257a90-b133-59e7-b623-25d1a3a19802-8921816.jpg/" alt=\"Benedetta Barzini, Vogue Italia & Novit\u00e0, Milano 1965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/384x384_cmsv2_fd257a90-b133-59e7-b623-25d1a3a19802-8921816.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/640x640_cmsv2_fd257a90-b133-59e7-b623-25d1a3a19802-8921816.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/750x750_cmsv2_fd257a90-b133-59e7-b623-25d1a3a19802-8921816.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/828x828_cmsv2_fd257a90-b133-59e7-b623-25d1a3a19802-8921816.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1080x1080_cmsv2_fd257a90-b133-59e7-b623-25d1a3a19802-8921816.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1200x1200_cmsv2_fd257a90-b133-59e7-b623-25d1a3a19802-8921816.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1920x1920_cmsv2_fd257a90-b133-59e7-b623-25d1a3a19802-8921816.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Benedetta Barzini, Vogue Italia & Novit\u00e0, Milano 1965<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Courtesy Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6559412926898109\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//18//16//808x532_cmsv2_70331440-8f13-5809-93b5-86990d75adac-8921816.jpg/" alt=\"Tree Allen in Callaghan by Versace, Milano 1978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/384x252_cmsv2_70331440-8f13-5809-93b5-86990d75adac-8921816.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/640x420_cmsv2_70331440-8f13-5809-93b5-86990d75adac-8921816.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/750x492_cmsv2_70331440-8f13-5809-93b5-86990d75adac-8921816.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/828x543_cmsv2_70331440-8f13-5809-93b5-86990d75adac-8921816.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1080x708_cmsv2_70331440-8f13-5809-93b5-86990d75adac-8921816.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1200x787_cmsv2_70331440-8f13-5809-93b5-86990d75adac-8921816.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1920x1259_cmsv2_70331440-8f13-5809-93b5-86990d75adac-8921816.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Tree Allen in Callaghan by Versace, Milano 1978<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Courtesy Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In later years, Barbieri devoted himself to his foundation to promote photographic culture, support young talents, and preserve the value of photography as both testimony and artistic expression.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.0176\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//18//16//808x824_cmsv2_856ba83b-9105-52fd-862a-c7df3297685b-8921816.jpg/" alt=\"Isa Stoppi, Milano 1967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/384x391_cmsv2_856ba83b-9105-52fd-862a-c7df3297685b-8921816.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/640x651_cmsv2_856ba83b-9105-52fd-862a-c7df3297685b-8921816.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/750x763_cmsv2_856ba83b-9105-52fd-862a-c7df3297685b-8921816.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/828x843_cmsv2_856ba83b-9105-52fd-862a-c7df3297685b-8921816.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1080x1099_cmsv2_856ba83b-9105-52fd-862a-c7df3297685b-8921816.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1200x1221_cmsv2_856ba83b-9105-52fd-862a-c7df3297685b-8921816.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1920x1954_cmsv2_856ba83b-9105-52fd-862a-c7df3297685b-8921816.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Isa Stoppi, Milano 1967<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Courtesy Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.8044030482641829\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//18//16//808x652_cmsv2_e75728a5-bd79-5060-b0a5-1fd99040cbc3-8921816.jpg/" alt=\"Aly Dunne in Gianfranco Ferr\u00e9, Milano 1991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/384x309_cmsv2_e75728a5-bd79-5060-b0a5-1fd99040cbc3-8921816.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/640x515_cmsv2_e75728a5-bd79-5060-b0a5-1fd99040cbc3-8921816.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/750x603_cmsv2_e75728a5-bd79-5060-b0a5-1fd99040cbc3-8921816.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/828x666_cmsv2_e75728a5-bd79-5060-b0a5-1fd99040cbc3-8921816.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1080x869_cmsv2_e75728a5-bd79-5060-b0a5-1fd99040cbc3-8921816.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1200x965_cmsv2_e75728a5-bd79-5060-b0a5-1fd99040cbc3-8921816.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1920x1544_cmsv2_e75728a5-bd79-5060-b0a5-1fd99040cbc3-8921816.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Aly Dunne in Gianfranco Ferr\u00e9, Milano 1991<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Courtesy Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.25\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//18//16//808x1010_cmsv2_d1107573-a9fd-5117-8f9a-d5dc30707882-8921816.jpg/" alt=\"Vivienne Westwood, London 1998 \" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/384x480_cmsv2_d1107573-a9fd-5117-8f9a-d5dc30707882-8921816.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/640x800_cmsv2_d1107573-a9fd-5117-8f9a-d5dc30707882-8921816.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/750x938_cmsv2_d1107573-a9fd-5117-8f9a-d5dc30707882-8921816.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/828x1035_cmsv2_d1107573-a9fd-5117-8f9a-d5dc30707882-8921816.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1080x1350_cmsv2_d1107573-a9fd-5117-8f9a-d5dc30707882-8921816.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1200x1500_cmsv2_d1107573-a9fd-5117-8f9a-d5dc30707882-8921816.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1920x2400_cmsv2_d1107573-a9fd-5117-8f9a-d5dc30707882-8921816.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Vivienne Westwood, London 1998 <\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 Gian Paolo Barbieri Courtesy Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.25\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//18//16//808x1010_cmsv2_92490671-d9e0-5710-83a6-5d2d0982e751-8921816.jpg/" alt=\"Monica Bellucci in Dolce & Gabbana, Milan 2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/384x480_cmsv2_92490671-d9e0-5710-83a6-5d2d0982e751-8921816.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/640x800_cmsv2_92490671-d9e0-5710-83a6-5d2d0982e751-8921816.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/750x938_cmsv2_92490671-d9e0-5710-83a6-5d2d0982e751-8921816.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/828x1035_cmsv2_92490671-d9e0-5710-83a6-5d2d0982e751-8921816.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1080x1350_cmsv2_92490671-d9e0-5710-83a6-5d2d0982e751-8921816.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1200x1500_cmsv2_92490671-d9e0-5710-83a6-5d2d0982e751-8921816.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/18\/16\/1920x2400_cmsv2_92490671-d9e0-5710-83a6-5d2d0982e751-8921816.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Monica Bellucci in Dolce & Gabbana, Milan 2000<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 Gian Paolo Barbieri Courtesy Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith his passing, we lose not only a master but also a man who dedicated his life to beauty, creativity, and the pursuit of artistic perfection,\u201d the foundation said. <\/p>\n<p>They have promised to carry on his mission, \u201chonouring the memory and work of an artist who immortalised the essence of his subjects.\u201d <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.3501270110076207\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//18//16//808x1092_cmsv2_ee848b63-c286-5bcd-bacd-58f6d9a55ef4-8921816.jpg/" alt=\"Gian Paolo Barbieri, Milano 1951\" 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From ancient mosaics to medieval towns and tranquil thermal springs, these hidden UNESCO-listed destinations offer a glimpse into Italy\u2019s rich history, art and culture.\u00a0\n\nRavenna, Emilia-Romagna\n\nAs it turns out, you don\u2019t need to die to go to heaven, you just need to go to Ravenna. For art lovers, the city in Italy\u2019s Emilia-Romagna region is an earthly paradise, with glorious mosaics offering a breathtaking glimpse into a time when art and spirituality were inseparable. Spread over several churches and baptisteries around town, the tiny tiles form one of the world's most dazzling collections of early Christian mosaic artwork, enshrined since 1996 on UNESCO\u2019s World Heritage list.\n\nIn this living museum, no fewer than eight early Christian monuments grace the UNESCO ranks, including the Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Mausoleum of Theodoric, Basilica of Sant\u2019Apollinare Nuovo and Sant\u2019Apollinare in Classe, the Aryan Baptistery, Neonian Baptistery and Chapel of Sant\u2019Andrea. Don\u2019t forget to look up in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia to be awed by its starry vault ceiling.\n\nMontecatini Terme, Tuscany\n\nMontecatini Terme captivates with its grand fountains, mystical grottos and soothing hot springs. Nestled among the rolling hills of Tuscany, the area was officially named one of the great spa towns of Europe after being recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. Located less than an hour from Florence and Pisa, the town\u2019s rich thermal springs have been enjoyed since Roman times, with tired travellers across the ages easing their aching limbs in the natural hot waters of Terme Tettuccio.\n\nElsewhere in Montecatini, culture seekers can head to the medieval village of Alto, which can be reached aboard the Gigio and Gigia, two beautifully restored trains that tackle the 290-metre elevation with timeless grace. Don\u2019t miss the MO.CA. Montecatini Terme Contemporary Art museum to see more than 350 works.\u00a0\u00a0\n\nSiena, Tuscany\n\nJust under two hours from the springs lies the medieval city of Siena, brimming with historical and cultural charm. The Gothic spires soar above the Tuscan hills, offering a striking silhouette that has earned Siena a place on UNESCO\u2019s World Heritage list since 1995.\n\nEffectively a sprawling, open-air museum, the city\u2019s monuments have retained both their ancient ramparts and their outstanding art collections. Head to the central square of the Piazza del Campo and work your way around the surrounding landmarks, including the Fonte Gaia fountain, dating back to 1346.\n\nCilento, Campania\n\nOften eclipsed by its neighbours Naples and the Amalfi Coast, Cilento is a vast and varied region in the south of Campania. And what it lacks in flamboyance, the area more than makes up for in both natural and man-made wonders. A UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety, Cilento\u2019s 80 sun-bleached towns, wild nature, kilometres of coastline and ancient temples sprawl between the Gulf of Salerno and the Gulf of Policastro.\n\nDesignated as a cultural landscape of extraordinary value, the region bears witness to settlements dating back 250,000 years, plus a National Park boasting its own UNESCO Mab Biosphere Reserve status due to its stunning network of karstic caves. The most popular attraction here is the ancient Greek town of Paestum, the only surviving example of a Magna-Grecian town. Home to three magnificent Greek temples, the open-air archaeological park is an atmospheric (and less crowded) alternative to Pompeii.\u00a0\u00a0\n\nNoto, Sicily\n\nNoto is an architectural marvel. Almost entirely rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 1693, the UNESCO World Heritage Site was one of eight centres redesigned in the late Baroque style, creating a stunning urban landscape that must be seen to be believed.\u00a0\n\nSituated less than 40km southwest of Syracuse, Noto has one of Sicily's most beautiful and well-preserved historic hubs, where every street and building tells a story of resilience and artistry. The pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance is Corso Vittorio Emanuele, an exquisite pedestrian walkway flanked by spectacular florid palazzi and churches. Keep an eye out for the Basilica Cattedrale di San Nicol\u00f2, a spectacularly domed cathedral that dominates Noto\u2019s skyline.\n\nAlberobello, Puglia\n\nWhile it is perhaps one of Italy\u2019s more recognisable UNESCO World Heritage destinations, life moves slowly in the Puglia town of Alberobello. Famed for its miniature trulli houses with distinctive conical roofs, the majority of the 1,500 drystone buildings are fully functional homes still occupied by locals and largely unchanged since being erected in the 14th century.\u00a0\n\nFeatured on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1996, the fairytale town is nestled in the Itria Valley between the Apulian provinces of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto, providing a Mediterranean haven untouched by the passage of time. Many trulli can be visited inside, but the Museo del Territorio offers a unique journey through Alberobello's architectural evolution, while the trullo church of St Anthony of Padua is a feat of architecture.\u00a0\n\n","htmlText":"<p>Italy is home to some of the world\u2019s most iconic landmarks, but beyond the well-trodden paths lies a treasure trove of lesser-known gems. 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Spread over several churches and baptisteries around town, the tiny tiles form one of the world's most dazzling collections of early Christian mosaic artwork, enshrined since 1996 on UNESCO\u2019s World Heritage list.<\/p>\n<p>In this living museum, no fewer than eight early Christian monuments grace the UNESCO ranks, including the Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Mausoleum of Theodoric, Basilica of Sant\u2019Apollinare Nuovo and Sant\u2019Apollinare in Classe, the Aryan Baptistery, Neonian Baptistery and Chapel of Sant\u2019Andrea. Don\u2019t forget to look up in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia to be awed by its starry vault ceiling.<\/p>\n<h2>Montecatini Terme, Tuscany<\/h2><p>Montecatini Terme captivates with its grand fountains, mystical grottos and soothing hot springs. Nestled among the rolling hills of Tuscany, the area was officially named one of the great spa towns of Europe after being recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. Located less than an hour from Florence and Pisa, the town\u2019s rich thermal springs have been enjoyed since Roman times, with tired travellers across the ages easing their aching limbs in the natural hot waters of Terme Tettuccio.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere in Montecatini, culture seekers can head to the medieval village of Alto, which can be reached aboard the Gigio and Gigia, two beautifully restored trains that tackle the 290-metre elevation with timeless grace. Don\u2019t miss the MO.CA. Montecatini Terme Contemporary Art museum to see more than 350 works.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Siena, Tuscany<\/h2><p>Just under two hours from the springs lies the medieval city of Siena, brimming with historical and cultural charm. 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A UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety, Cilento\u2019s 80 sun-bleached towns, wild nature, kilometres of coastline and ancient temples sprawl between the Gulf of Salerno and the Gulf of Policastro.<\/p>\n<p>Designated as a cultural landscape of extraordinary value, the region bears witness to settlements dating back 250,000 years, plus a National Park boasting its own UNESCO Mab Biosphere Reserve status due to its stunning network of karstic caves. The most popular attraction here is the ancient Greek town of Paestum, the only surviving example of a Magna-Grecian town. Home to three magnificent Greek temples, the open-air archaeological park is an atmospheric (and less crowded) alternative to Pompeii.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Noto, Sicily<\/h2><p>Noto is an architectural marvel. 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Explore historic towns, cultural landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes on your Italian biking adventure.","summary":"Discover the best cycling routes in Italy, from Tuscany\u2019s green paths to Sicily\u2019s coastal trails. Explore historic towns, cultural landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes on your Italian biking adventure.","keySentence":"","url":"biking-in-italy-exploring-green-routes-and-cultural-treasures-across-the-country","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2024\/12\/19\/biking-in-italy-exploring-green-routes-and-cultural-treasures-across-the-country","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Fair weather, great infrastructure, and breathtaking routes along both the Mediterranean coastline and rugged countryside make Italy one of the most popular cycling destinations in Europe.\n\nAs well as scenic landscapes, Italy offers its two-wheeled travellers no end of heritage, gastronomy and culture upon its green cycling networks, passing through some of Italy\u2019s most beloved villages, towns and cities en route.\n\nFrom the rugged Dolomites in the north to the sun-soaked coastal trails of Sicily, Italy offers adventures for all riders, whether you\u2019re a seasoned pro or a leisure pedaller. Below we chart some tried and tested bike routes across the country, for an unforgettable journey into the heart and soul of Italy.\n\nBiking in Central Italy: From Pisa to Perugia\n\nOur first stop is in Tuscany, a region perfect for two-wheeled adventures of all levels. Newcomers to the sport can bliss out on tranquil Arno River paths from Pisa to Florence, passing rolling vineyards and olive groves, pausing to savour the region\u2019s renowned wines and artisanal cheese, for full immersion in Tuscany\u2019s idyllic countryside.\n\nAn alternative route from Pisa runs through Lucca, where hillier terrain and a keen cycling community await. A popular base for many pro cyclists, Lucca is the gateway to long climbs in the Apuan Alps and Central Apennine but it also offers rolling hill routes towards quaint Tuscan towns such as Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci.\n\nCyclists in search of the best Tuscan views can head through the UNESCO-listed Orcia Valley, moving south to soak up the atmosphere of Chianti with its heritage vineyards and rolling farmland. Enchanting old towns such as Arezzo line the route from Florence and into Umbria, tempting riders into the so-called \u201cGreen Heart of Italy\u201d.\n\nOnce in Umbria, switch into low gear to discover hilltop towns like Assisi and Perugia. On picture-perfect cobblestone streets, uncover medieval castles, saintly stories and specialty cuisine, such as Perugia\u2019s world-famous artisanal chocolate.\n\nElsewhere in Umbria, a unique ride will take you to the Marmore Waterfalls near Terni, one of the tallest man-made waterfalls in Europe. This awe-inspiring site adds a refreshing natural highlight to the central Italian cycling experience.\n\nExploring the Po Valley by Bike: Parma to Venice\n\nFlat, scenic and ideal for leisurely rides, the Po Valley extends some 650 kilometres through northern Italy, connecting some of Italy\u2019s most celebrated food capitals, including Parma and Bologna, to the romantic waterways of Venice.\n\nThis northern route is perfect for those who prefer a relaxed pace, with plenty of opportunities to try local delicacies like parmesan cheese, prosciutto di Parma and aged balsamic vinegar.\n\nAlong the way, explore historic cities like Ferrara, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its Renaissance architecture and cycling-friendly streets. As you approach Venice, the landscape transforms into a maze of canals and lagoons, offering a unique perspective on this iconic city.\n\nExtend your ride by venturing into the Venetian Lagoon. The islands of Burano and Torcello offer serene landscapes and colourful villages, perfect for cyclists seeking a tranquil escape.\n\nBiking in Northern Italy: The Dolomites to Lake Garda\n\nExperienced riders seeking challenging climbs in Northern Italy can take to the Dolomites, a world-famous paradise for adventure seekers. Panoramic alpine views are worth the effort, with the South Tyrol region standing out for its seamless blend of Italian and Austrian culture, reflected in its architecture, cuisine and hospitality.\n\nFor a gentler ride, the Lake Garda cycle path loops around Italy\u2019s largest lake. With turquoise waters on one side and charming lakeside towns like Sirmione and Riva del Garda on the other, this easy path provides an idyllic backdrop for a relaxed cycling experience. Don\u2019t miss the chance to sample local delicacies such as fresh lake fish and olive oil produced in the surrounding hills.\n\nAnother regional highlight is the Valsugana Cycling Path, which winds through lush valleys and alongside the Brenta River, offering a mix of nature and cultural heritage. After a full day of cycling, there\u2019s no better way to relax than at Levico Terme to rejuvenate in its renowned thermal baths.\n\nBiking in Southern Italy: Amalfi Coast to Puglia\n\nFor adventures in the south, the Amalfi Coast\u2019s dramatic cliffside paths are primed with unparalleled views of the Mediterranean and challenging terrain. Cycling the Amalfi Coast will reward you with picture-perfect rest stops in colourful villages like Positano and Amalfi, where luxury lifestyles come set against the medieval cliffside backdrop.\n\nTowards Italy\u2019s heel, Puglia\u2019s flat and sun-soaked landscapes offer a more leisurely pace. Cycle past endless olive groves, whitewashed villages, and the iconic trulli houses of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The region\u2019s rich culinary traditions, including orecchiette pasta and burrata cheese, make it a paradise for food-loving cyclists.\n\nHistory buffs on two wheels shouldn\u2019t miss the Via Traiana, an ancient Roman road along the Adriatic coast that connects coastal towns like Monopoli and Brindisi. It now serves as a scenic cycling route, blending imperial history with seaside charm.\n\nTwo-wheeled island escapes: Sardinia and Sicily\n\nItaly\u2019s islands are cycling paradises in their own right. Sardinia boasts rugged coastlines, secluded beaches, and ancient nuraghe stone structures. Its varied terrain offers routes for all levels, from gentle coastal paths to challenging mountain climbs.\n\nSicily, on the other hand, combines history and natural beauty in a way that\u2019s uniquely captivating. Cycle through the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or tackle the volcanic landscapes around Mount Etna, home of numerous Giro d\u2019Italia races gone by, as well as rich history, vibrant culture and delectable cuisine.\n\nAlternatively, the serene Egadi Islands off Sicily\u2019s western coast make for a unique cycling getaway, featuring quiet roads and crystal-clear waters throughout.\n\nEmbarking on a cycling tour of Italy means discovering its diverse regions in the most immersive way possible. Every turn of the wheel brings you closer to the authentic spirit of \u201cla dolce vita,\u201d where the journey is just as rewarding as the destination.\n\nDiscover more at Italia.it\n\n","htmlText":"<p>Fair weather, great infrastructure, and breathtaking routes along both the Mediterranean coastline and rugged countryside make Italy one of the most popular cycling destinations in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>As well as scenic landscapes, Italy offers its two-wheeled travellers no end of heritage, gastronomy and culture upon its green cycling networks, passing through some of Italy\u2019s most beloved villages, towns and cities en route.<\/p>\n<p>From the rugged Dolomites in the north to the sun-soaked coastal trails of Sicily, Italy offers adventures for all riders, whether you\u2019re a seasoned pro or a leisure pedaller. Below we chart some tried and tested bike routes across the country, for an unforgettable journey into the heart and soul of Italy.<\/p>\n<h2>Biking in Central Italy: From Pisa to Perugia<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6675\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//15//34//808x539_cmsv2_3d34c776-c776-5247-8179-9cee7918e826-8921534.jpg/" alt=\"View of the city and small lanes of the town of Spello in Umbria province of Perugia, Italy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/384x256_cmsv2_3d34c776-c776-5247-8179-9cee7918e826-8921534.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/640x427_cmsv2_3d34c776-c776-5247-8179-9cee7918e826-8921534.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/750x501_cmsv2_3d34c776-c776-5247-8179-9cee7918e826-8921534.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/828x553_cmsv2_3d34c776-c776-5247-8179-9cee7918e826-8921534.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1080x721_cmsv2_3d34c776-c776-5247-8179-9cee7918e826-8921534.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1200x801_cmsv2_3d34c776-c776-5247-8179-9cee7918e826-8921534.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1920x1282_cmsv2_3d34c776-c776-5247-8179-9cee7918e826-8921534.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">View of the city and small lanes of the town of Spello in Umbria province of Perugia, Italy<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 AdobeStock<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our first stop is in Tuscany, a region perfect for two-wheeled adventures of all levels. Newcomers to the sport can bliss out on tranquil Arno River paths from Pisa to Florence, passing rolling vineyards and olive groves, pausing to savour the region\u2019s renowned wines and artisanal cheese, for full immersion in Tuscany\u2019s idyllic countryside.<\/p>\n<p>An alternative route from Pisa runs through Lucca, where hillier terrain and a keen cycling community await. A popular base for many pro cyclists, Lucca is the gateway to long climbs in the Apuan Alps and Central Apennine but it also offers rolling hill routes towards quaint Tuscan towns such as Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci.<\/p>\n<p>Cyclists in search of the best Tuscan views can head through the UNESCO-listed Orcia Valley, moving south to soak up the atmosphere of Chianti with its heritage vineyards and rolling farmland. Enchanting old towns such as Arezzo line the route from Florence and into Umbria, tempting riders into the so-called \u201cGreen Heart of Italy\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Once in Umbria, switch into low gear to discover hilltop towns like Assisi and Perugia. On picture-perfect cobblestone streets, uncover medieval castles, saintly stories and specialty cuisine, such as Perugia\u2019s world-famous artisanal chocolate.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere in Umbria, a unique ride will take you to the Marmore Waterfalls near Terni, one of the tallest man-made waterfalls in Europe. This awe-inspiring site adds a refreshing natural highlight to the central Italian cycling experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Exploring the Po Valley by Bike: Parma to Venice<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.66375\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//15//34//808x535_cmsv2_81dc8630-9bca-5682-ac72-9ad6e078fb7a-8921534.jpg/" alt=\"Burano, Venice, Italy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/384x255_cmsv2_81dc8630-9bca-5682-ac72-9ad6e078fb7a-8921534.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/640x425_cmsv2_81dc8630-9bca-5682-ac72-9ad6e078fb7a-8921534.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/750x498_cmsv2_81dc8630-9bca-5682-ac72-9ad6e078fb7a-8921534.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/828x550_cmsv2_81dc8630-9bca-5682-ac72-9ad6e078fb7a-8921534.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1080x717_cmsv2_81dc8630-9bca-5682-ac72-9ad6e078fb7a-8921534.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1200x796_cmsv2_81dc8630-9bca-5682-ac72-9ad6e078fb7a-8921534.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1920x1274_cmsv2_81dc8630-9bca-5682-ac72-9ad6e078fb7a-8921534.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Burano, Venice, Italy<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 AdobeStock<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Flat, scenic and ideal for leisurely rides, the Po Valley extends some 650 kilometres through northern Italy, connecting some of Italy\u2019s most celebrated food capitals, including Parma and Bologna, to the romantic waterways of Venice.<\/p>\n<p>This northern route is perfect for those who prefer a relaxed pace, with plenty of opportunities to try local delicacies like parmesan cheese, prosciutto di Parma and aged balsamic vinegar.<\/p>\n<p>Along the way, explore historic cities like Ferrara, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its Renaissance architecture and cycling-friendly streets. As you approach Venice, the landscape transforms into a maze of canals and lagoons, offering a unique perspective on this iconic city.<\/p>\n<p>Extend your ride by venturing into the Venetian Lagoon. The islands of Burano and Torcello offer serene landscapes and colourful villages, perfect for cyclists seeking a tranquil escape.<\/p>\n<h2>Biking in Northern Italy: The Dolomites to Lake Garda<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.66625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//15//34//808x539_cmsv2_e3ce3e4f-4144-5d68-bc12-edadbee38008-8921534.jpg/" alt=\"Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites, Italy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/384x256_cmsv2_e3ce3e4f-4144-5d68-bc12-edadbee38008-8921534.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/640x426_cmsv2_e3ce3e4f-4144-5d68-bc12-edadbee38008-8921534.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/750x500_cmsv2_e3ce3e4f-4144-5d68-bc12-edadbee38008-8921534.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/828x552_cmsv2_e3ce3e4f-4144-5d68-bc12-edadbee38008-8921534.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1080x720_cmsv2_e3ce3e4f-4144-5d68-bc12-edadbee38008-8921534.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1200x800_cmsv2_e3ce3e4f-4144-5d68-bc12-edadbee38008-8921534.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1920x1279_cmsv2_e3ce3e4f-4144-5d68-bc12-edadbee38008-8921534.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites, Italy<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 AdobeStock<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Experienced riders seeking challenging climbs in Northern Italy can take to the Dolomites, a world-famous paradise for adventure seekers. Panoramic alpine views are worth the effort, with the South Tyrol region standing out for its seamless blend of Italian and Austrian culture, reflected in its architecture, cuisine and hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>For a gentler ride, the Lake Garda cycle path loops around Italy\u2019s largest lake. With turquoise waters on one side and charming lakeside towns like Sirmione and Riva del Garda on the other, this easy path provides an idyllic backdrop for a relaxed cycling experience. Don\u2019t miss the chance to sample local delicacies such as fresh lake fish and olive oil produced in the surrounding hills.<\/p>\n<p>Another regional highlight is the Valsugana Cycling Path, which winds through lush valleys and alongside the Brenta River, offering a mix of nature and cultural heritage. After a full day of cycling, there\u2019s no better way to relax than at Levico Terme to rejuvenate in its renowned thermal baths.<\/p>\n<h2>Biking in Southern Italy: Amalfi Coast to Puglia<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//15//34//808x505_cmsv2_396a42af-28cd-5d91-bb7a-9ee8a964f525-8921534.jpg/" alt=\"Small town Atrani on Amalfi Coast, province of Salerno, Campania region of Italy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/384x240_cmsv2_396a42af-28cd-5d91-bb7a-9ee8a964f525-8921534.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/640x400_cmsv2_396a42af-28cd-5d91-bb7a-9ee8a964f525-8921534.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/750x469_cmsv2_396a42af-28cd-5d91-bb7a-9ee8a964f525-8921534.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/828x518_cmsv2_396a42af-28cd-5d91-bb7a-9ee8a964f525-8921534.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1080x675_cmsv2_396a42af-28cd-5d91-bb7a-9ee8a964f525-8921534.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1200x750_cmsv2_396a42af-28cd-5d91-bb7a-9ee8a964f525-8921534.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1920x1200_cmsv2_396a42af-28cd-5d91-bb7a-9ee8a964f525-8921534.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Small town Atrani on Amalfi Coast, province of Salerno, Campania region of Italy<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 AdobeStock<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For adventures in the south, the Amalfi Coast\u2019s dramatic cliffside paths are primed with unparalleled views of the Mediterranean and challenging terrain. Cycling the Amalfi Coast will reward you with picture-perfect rest stops in colourful villages like Positano and Amalfi, where luxury lifestyles come set against the medieval cliffside backdrop.<\/p>\n<p>Towards Italy\u2019s heel, Puglia\u2019s flat and sun-soaked landscapes offer a more leisurely pace. Cycle past endless olive groves, whitewashed villages, and the iconic trulli houses of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The region\u2019s rich culinary traditions, including orecchiette pasta and burrata cheese, make it a paradise for food-loving cyclists.<\/p>\n<p>History buffs on two wheels shouldn\u2019t miss the Via Traiana, an ancient Roman road along the Adriatic coast that connects coastal towns like Monopoli and Brindisi. It now serves as a scenic cycling route, blending imperial history with seaside charm.<\/p>\n<h2>Two-wheeled island escapes: Sardinia and Sicily<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.66625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//92//15//34//808x539_cmsv2_e1884f89-bc17-56a0-b6f4-d30baea34445-8921534.jpg/" alt=\"Sardinia between mountains and sea - Riding mountain bike, Italy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/384x256_cmsv2_e1884f89-bc17-56a0-b6f4-d30baea34445-8921534.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/640x426_cmsv2_e1884f89-bc17-56a0-b6f4-d30baea34445-8921534.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/750x500_cmsv2_e1884f89-bc17-56a0-b6f4-d30baea34445-8921534.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/828x552_cmsv2_e1884f89-bc17-56a0-b6f4-d30baea34445-8921534.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1080x720_cmsv2_e1884f89-bc17-56a0-b6f4-d30baea34445-8921534.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1200x800_cmsv2_e1884f89-bc17-56a0-b6f4-d30baea34445-8921534.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/92\/15\/34\/1920x1279_cmsv2_e1884f89-bc17-56a0-b6f4-d30baea34445-8921534.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Sardinia between mountains and sea - Riding mountain bike, Italy<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 AdobeStock<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Italy\u2019s islands are cycling paradises in their own right. Sardinia boasts rugged coastlines, secluded beaches, and ancient nuraghe stone structures. Its varied terrain offers routes for all levels, from gentle coastal paths to challenging mountain climbs.<\/p>\n<p>Sicily, on the other hand, combines history and natural beauty in a way that\u2019s uniquely captivating. Cycle through the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or tackle the volcanic landscapes around Mount Etna, home of numerous Giro d\u2019Italia races gone by, as well as rich history, vibrant culture and delectable cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, the serene Egadi Islands off Sicily\u2019s western coast make for a unique cycling getaway, featuring quiet roads and crystal-clear waters throughout.<\/p>\n<p>Embarking on a cycling tour of Italy means discovering its diverse regions in the most immersive way possible. 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explorer trapped underground in a cave in northern Italy for four days was carried to safety on Wednesday. \n\nOttavia Piana, 32, had fell while attempting to map an unexplored branch of the Bueno Fonteno cave in the province of Bergamo. \n\nPiana suffered multiple fractures, including to her face, ribs and knee, when she fell 5 meters (13 feet) while exploring an uncharted part of the cave on Saturday, doctors said.\n\nRemoval through the narrow, uncharted part of the cave was especially harrowing. Video showed Piana wrapped in blankets and strapped to a stretcher being passed through narrow passageways by a team of helmeted rescuers, which included doctors and nurses on rotation. They stopped every 90 minutes to assess her condition.\n\nThe last leg of the rescue operation proceeded more smoothly than expected, and workers Piana strapped into a stretcher reached the cave's mouth in the early morning hours of Wednesday.\n\nNearly 160 technicians from 13 Italian regions assisted in the round-the-clock rescue launched at midnight on Saturday, after being alerted by members of Piana's team that she was injured and trapped deep inside the tunnel.\n\nPiana's rescuers said that the explorer herself encouraged the team.\n\n\"In the last stretch, she gave us the charge,\" said Corrado Camerini, a member of the rescue team from the region of Lombardy. \n\n\"Our aim is to do our job with results: the response from the Soccorso alpino is what we expected. Our mountain rescue service is among the most effective in Europe and this also proved it,\" Camerini added.\n\nOnce Piana was rescued from the cave, a helicopter transported her to Bergamo hospital. Despite her various injuries, she is in stable condition, according to authorities.\n\nWednesday's rescue marked the second time in 17 months that Piana had to be rescued from the cave near Lago d\u2019Iseo northeast of Bergamo.\n\n","htmlText":"<p>An injured explorer trapped underground in a cave in northern Italy for four days was carried to safety on Wednesday. <\/p>\n<p>Ottavia Piana, 32, had fell while attempting to map an unexplored branch of the Bueno Fonteno cave in the province of Bergamo. <\/p>\n<p>Piana suffered multiple fractures, including to her face, ribs and knee, when she fell 5 meters (13 feet) while exploring an uncharted part of the cave on Saturday, doctors said.<\/p>\n<p>Removal through the narrow, uncharted part of the cave was especially harrowing. Video showed Piana wrapped in blankets and strapped to a stretcher being passed through narrow passageways by a team of helmeted rescuers, which included doctors and nurses on rotation. They stopped every 90 minutes to assess her condition.<\/p>\n<p>The last leg of the rescue operation proceeded more smoothly than expected, and workers Piana strapped into a stretcher reached the cave's mouth in the early morning hours of Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 160 technicians from 13 Italian regions assisted in the round-the-clock rescue launched at midnight on Saturday, after being alerted by members of Piana's team that she was injured and trapped deep inside the tunnel.<\/p>\n<p>Piana's rescuers said that the explorer herself encouraged the team.<\/p>\n<p>\"In the last stretch, she gave us the charge,\" said Corrado Camerini, a member of the rescue team from the region of Lombardy. <\/p>\n<p>\"Our aim is to do our job with results: the response from the Soccorso alpino is what we expected. Our mountain rescue service is among the most effective in Europe and this also proved it,\" Camerini added.<\/p>\n<p>Once Piana was rescued from the cave, a helicopter transported her to Bergamo hospital. Despite her various injuries, she is in stable condition, according to authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday's rescue marked the second time in 17 months that Piana had to be rescued from the cave near Lago d\u2019Iseo northeast of Bergamo.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1734507037,"updatedAt":1734524968,"publishedAt":1734513138,"firstPublishedAt":1734513138,"lastPublishedAt":1734524968,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Spada\/LaPresse","altText":"Rescue for the caver trapped in the Abisso Bueno Fonteno cave","callToActionText":null,"width":1024,"caption":"Rescue for the caver trapped in the Abisso Bueno Fonteno cave","url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/91\/73\/82\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_a735b7f9-65f4-5dda-a7db-9131de188edb-8917382.jpg","captionUrl":null,"height":683}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"urlSafeValue":"de-michele","twitter":null,"id":1234,"title":"Stefania De 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STELLANTIS","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":3},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Stellantis pledges to invest nearly \u20ac2 billion in Italian production next year","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Stellantis to invest nearly \u20ac2 billion in Italian production next year","titleListing2":"Stellantis pledges to invest nearly \u20ac2 billion in Italian production in 2025 ","leadin":"Carmaker Stellantis will invest nearly \u20ac2 billion in Italian production next year and spend another \u20ac6 billion in the supply chain, the head of European operations told a government panel on Tuesday.","summary":"Carmaker Stellantis will invest nearly \u20ac2 billion in Italian production next year and spend another \u20ac6 billion in the supply chain, the head of European operations told a government panel on Tuesday.","keySentence":"","url":"stellantis-pledges-to-invest-nearly-2-billion-in-italian-production-next-year","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/business\/2024\/12\/18\/stellantis-pledges-to-invest-nearly-2-billion-in-italian-production-next-year","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Stellantis executives laid out prospects for Italian operations just weeks after the board forced former CEO Carlos Tavares to resign amid slumping sales. He is being replaced by an executive committee led by chairman John Elkann until a new CEO is named.\n\nStellantis, the world\u2019s fourth-largest carmaker, was formed from the 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Peugeot. Its fiscal base is in the Netherlands, but it retains headquarters in Turin, Paris and Auburn Hills, Michigan.\n\nStellantis European chief Jean-Philippe Imparato told the economic, labour and economic development ministers that Turin would become the headquarters of the carmakers\u2019 European operations from January, addressing a concern among Italian officials and unions since the merger that the automaker\u2019s centre of gravity had shifted.\n\nMeeting behind closed doors, Imparato told the ministers that Stellantis\u2019 six automaking factories in Italy will boost production with the launch of more than a dozen new models through 2032, according to the Stellantis media office.\n\nNew models include a new Fiat Pandina city car in Pomigliano d\u2019Arco near Naples from 2028, while Mirafiori in Turin will be the basis of production for the 500 city car with both hybrid and full-electric powertrains. Melfi and Cassino in southern Italy will get new hybrid vehicles, including a new Jeep Compass and Alfa Romeo Giulia.\n\n\u201cI won\u2019t hide that 2025 will be a hard year, but all of the factories in Italy will be active,\" Imparato told a news conference after the meeting, which also included unions, regional officials and industry representatives.\n\nEconomic Development Minister Adolfo Urso said that one reason for production lulls are new European rules that come into effect on 1 January that require one-fifth of cars being produced to be be electric vehicles, or otherwise there will be fines. He called for the rules to be changed.\n\nPlants in Italy have been cycling through short-term layoff programs because of lagging sales, especially of electric vehicles.\n\nWhile unions welcomed the announcements, they remained sceptical that they would lead to a turnaround. They said the layoff schemes were likely to continue through next year.\n\n\u201cThere are not the conditions to say that we have entered a new phase,'' said Rocco Palombella, head of the Uilm union. \u201cPerhaps a new phase in industrial relations, but not a new phase guaranteeing factories, or to say the situation will improve from tomorrow.\u201d\n\n","htmlText":"<p>Stellantis executives laid out prospects for Italian operations just weeks after the board forced former CEO Carlos Tavares to resign amid slumping sales. He is being replaced by an executive committee led by chairman John Elkann until a new CEO is named.<\/p>\n<p>Stellantis, the world\u2019s fourth-largest carmaker, was formed from the 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Peugeot. Its fiscal base is in the Netherlands, but it retains headquarters in Turin, Paris and Auburn Hills, Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>Stellantis European chief Jean-Philippe Imparato told the economic, labour and economic development ministers that Turin would become the headquarters of the carmakers\u2019 European operations from January, addressing a concern among Italian officials and unions since the merger that the automaker\u2019s centre of gravity had shifted.<\/p>\n<p>Meeting behind closed doors, Imparato told the ministers that Stellantis\u2019 six automaking factories in Italy will boost production with the launch of more than a dozen new models through 2032, according to the Stellantis media office.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8874002,8870656\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2024//11//25//do-evs-hold-their-value-heres-how-electric-cars-fare-on-the-second-hand-market/">Do EVs hold their value? Here's how electric cars fare on the second-hand market<\/a><\/li><li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//11//26//auto-industrys-shift-to-evs-expected-to-go-on-despite-trump-threat-to-kill-tax-credits/">Auto industry's shift to EVs expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>New models include a new Fiat Pandina city car in Pomigliano d\u2019Arco near Naples from 2028, while Mirafiori in Turin will be the basis of production for the 500 city car with both hybrid and full-electric powertrains. Melfi and Cassino in southern Italy will get new hybrid vehicles, including a new Jeep Compass and Alfa Romeo Giulia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI won\u2019t hide that 2025 will be a hard year, but all of the factories in Italy will be active,\" Imparato told a news conference after the meeting, which also included unions, regional officials and industry representatives.<\/p>\n<p>Economic Development Minister Adolfo Urso said that one reason for production lulls are new European rules that come into effect on 1 January that require one-fifth of cars being produced to be be electric vehicles, or otherwise there will be fines. He called for the rules to be changed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8753188\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//09//25//the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-countries-in-europe-to-charge-your-ev/">The cheapest and most expensive countries in Europe to charge your EV<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Plants in Italy have been cycling through short-term layoff programs because of lagging sales, especially of electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>While unions welcomed the announcements, they remained sceptical that they would lead to a turnaround. They said the layoff schemes were likely to continue through next year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are not the conditions to say that we have entered a new phase,'' said Rocco Palombella, head of the Uilm union. \u201cPerhaps a new phase in industrial relations, but not a new phase guaranteeing factories, or to say the situation will improve from tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1734511981,"updatedAt":1734518447,"publishedAt":1734513036,"firstPublishedAt":1734513036,"lastPublishedAt":1734513236,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Mauro Scrobogna\/LaPresse","altText":"Executives from Stellantis and economic, labor and economic development ministers sit during a meeting held at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy in Rome.","callToActionText":null,"width":5711,"caption":"Executives from Stellantis and economic, labor and economic development ministers sit during a meeting held at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy in Rome.","url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/91\/84\/24\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_e60d1a79-21ac-5573-b38a-d5c21439bff1-8918424.jpg","captionUrl":null,"height":3807}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"urlSafeValue":"stellantis","titleRaw":"Stellantis","id":30156,"title":"Stellantis","slug":"stellantis"},{"urlSafeValue":"evs","titleRaw":"EVs","id":26442,"title":"EVs","slug":"evs"},{"urlSafeValue":"electric-car","titleRaw":"electric car","id":18148,"title":"electric car","slug":"electric-car"}],"widgets":[{"count":2,"slug":"related"}],"related":[{"id":2699720},{"id":2694734},{"id":2692532}],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":{"youtubeId":"KmGaExVpq1c","dailymotionId":"x9azd4s"},"hasExternalVideo":0,"video":1,"videos":[{"duration":37560,"editor":"","filesizeBytes":5043368,"format":"mp4","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/BU\/SU\/24\/12\/18\/en\/241218_BUSU_57306014_57306033_37560_113449_en.mp4","expiresAt":0,"quality":"md"},{"duration":37560,"editor":"","filesizeBytes":7417512,"format":"mp4","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/EN\/BU\/SU\/24\/12\/18\/en\/241218_BUSU_57306014_57306033_37560_113449_en.mp4","expiresAt":0,"quality":"hd"}],"liveStream":[{"endDate":0,"startDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":"","additionalReporting":"APTN with Euronews","freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"business","urlSafeValue":"business","title":"Business","online":0,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/business\/business\/business"},"vertical":"business","verticals":[{"urlSafeValue":"business","id":11,"title":"Business","slug":"business"},{"urlSafeValue":"my-europe","id":2,"title":"Europe","slug":"my-europe"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":11,"slug":"business","urlSafeValue":"business","title":"Business"},"themes":[{"urlSafeValue":"business","id":"business","title":"Business","url":"\/business\/business"},{"urlSafeValue":"europe-news","id":"europe-news","title":"Europe News","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":7,"urlSafeValue":"business","title":"Business"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":158,"urlSafeValue":"italy","title":"Italy","url":"\/news\/europe\/italy"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":["84021001","84022011","84022013","84031001","84032013","84221001","84222004"],"slugs":["automotive","automotive_electric_vehicle","automotive_hybrid","business","business_metals","sports","sports_bicycling"]}},"grapeshot":null,"versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"path":"\/business\/2024\/12\/18\/stellantis-pledges-to-invest-nearly-2-billion-in-italian-production-next-year","lastModified":1734513236},{"id":2705504,"cid":8917010,"versionId":1,"archive":0,"housenumber":"241217_BUSU_57299948","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"BUSINESS - Lamborghini delays EV","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":3},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Lamborghini delays the launch of its first electric model to 2029","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Lamborghini delays the launch of its first electric model to 2029","titleListing2":"Lamborghini delays the launch of its first electric model to 2029","leadin":"The Italian carmaker believes the market is not ready for the brand's fully electric luxury car.","summary":"The Italian carmaker believes the market is not ready for the brand's fully electric luxury car.","keySentence":"","url":"lamborghini-delays-the-launch-of-its-first-electric-model-to-2029","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/business\/2024\/12\/17\/lamborghini-delays-the-launch-of-its-first-electric-model-to-2029","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Lamborghini has announced that it will launch its first fully electric vehicle in 2029, one year later than previously planned. \n\nAccording to Reuters, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said that the luxury sports car market lacks readiness for full electrification. \u201cWe do not think 2029 is late to have an electric car. We do not think that, in our segment, the market will be ready in 2025 or 2026.\"\n\nMeanwhile, its Italian rival Ferrari plans to unveil its first electric model as early as next year. \n\nLamborghini's announcement came as European carmakers are facing lagging sales and difficulties with the transition to EVs as well as evolving regulatory frameworks.\n\nThe Italian carmaker's boss said that Lamborghini is waiting for a clearer regulatory outlook in the EU, as the bloc is set to review the 2035 ban on new internal combustion engines (ICE), this review is currently scheduled in 2026.\n\nLamborghini is also closely following the discussions around synthetic fuels which is \"an opportunity for our kind of cars,\" said Winkelmann.\n\nAccording to Reuters, Lamborghini also confirmed that there were no plans for the brand to spinoff from the Volkswagen group, and that Lamborghini cars would always be produced in Italy.\n\n","htmlText":"<p>Lamborghini has announced that it will launch its first fully electric vehicle in 2029, one year later than previously planned. <\/p>\n<p>According to Reuters, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said that the luxury sports car market lacks readiness for full electrification. \u201cWe do not think 2029 is late to have an electric car. We do not think that, in our segment, the market will be ready in 2025 or 2026.\"<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, its Italian rival Ferrari plans to unveil its first electric model as early as next year. <\/p>\n<p>Lamborghini's announcement came as European carmakers are facing lagging sales and difficulties with the transition to EVs as well as evolving regulatory frameworks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8901790,8906374\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//12//10//volkswagen-strike-still-a-long-way-from-a-viable-solution/">Volkswagen strike: 'Still a long way from a viable solution'<\/a><\/li><li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//12//12//bosch-up-to-10000-german-jobs-at-risk-as-car-market-stutters/">Bosch: Up to 10,000 German jobs at risk as car market stutters<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Italian carmaker's boss said that Lamborghini is waiting for a clearer regulatory outlook in the EU, as the bloc is set to review the 2035 ban on new internal combustion engines (ICE), this review is currently scheduled in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Lamborghini is also closely following the discussions around synthetic fuels which is \"an opportunity for our kind of cars,\" said Winkelmann.<\/p>\n<p>According to Reuters, Lamborghini also confirmed that there were no plans for the brand to spinoff from the Volkswagen group, and that Lamborghini cars would always be produced in Italy.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1734445156,"updatedAt":1734450317,"publishedAt":1734450316,"firstPublishedAt":1734450316,"lastPublishedAt":1734450316,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/91\/70\/10\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_de28284a-9d1f-5ab9-af4f-d0a59e120950-8917010.jpg","altText":"Lamborghini presented a preview of the future electric car at Monterey Car Week in 2023","caption":"Lamborghini presented a preview of the future electric car at Monterey Car Week in 2023","captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Lamborghini","sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1920,"height":1080}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"id":582,"urlSafeValue":"katanich","title":"Doloresz 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MELONI TRUMP","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":3},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Italy's PM Meloni says EU must be pragmatic with Trump to avoid US trade tensions","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Meloni says EU must be pragmatic with Trump to avoid US trade tensions","titleListing2":"Italy's PM Meloni says EU must be pragmatic with Trump to avoid trade tensions","leadin":"As fears of a trade war rise, the Italian premier is seen as one of US president-elect Donald Trump's closest EU allies.","summary":"As fears of a trade war rise, the Italian premier is seen as one of US president-elect Donald Trump's closest EU allies.","keySentence":"","url":"italys-pm-meloni-says-eu-must-be-pragmatic-with-trump-to-avoid-us-trade-tensions","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/news\/2024\/12\/17\/italys-pm-meloni-says-eu-must-be-pragmatic-with-trump-to-avoid-us-trade-tensions","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that the EU must take a pragmatic approach with the incoming Trump administration in order to head off a trade war between Europe and the US.\n\nThe EU has been bracing for trade problems ever since the recently re-elected Trump vowed to impose tariffs of 10% to 20% on imports from all foreign countries - apart from China, which will face a 60% tariff if his proposals become a reality.\n\nItaly's right-wing leader Meloni appears to have forged a friendship with Trump in recent months, with the pair posing for photos and praising each other, which could make her one of his closest EU allies, especially given the political crises in Germany and France.\n\n\"It is essential to maintain a pragmatic, constructive and open approach towards the new Trump administration, using areas of potential and fruitful EU-US cooperation and trying to prevent commercial disputes that wouldn't benefit anyone,\" Meloni told Italy's parliament in a speech ahead of the European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday.\n\nTrump warned during his election campaign that the EU would \"pay a big price\" for supposedly not buying enough US exports, including American cars, considering that the 27-country bloc \"sells millions and millions of cars in the United States\".\n\nDuring his previous term as president, Trump described Europe as a \"foe\" of the US. \n\nData from the US Census Bureau shows that the EU exported $576.3bn (\u20ac549.2bn) worth of goods to the US in 2023 - representing about 20% of the bloc's total exports - for a goods trade surplus of $208.6bn (\u20ac198.8bn). \n\nLast month, the EU's ambassador to the US, Jovita Neliup\u0161ien\u0117, said that the bloc was ready to respond to any renewed trade disputes with the US that could arise under Trump's incoming administration. However, she did not specify any possible measures.\n\nRegarding Trump's tariff threats, Meloni has previously said that the EU should focus on setting its own affairs in order rather than worrying about the US.\n\n\"Don't ask what the US can do for you, ask what Europe should do for itself,\" Meloni said ahead of a EU leaders' meeting in Budapest last month, paraphrasing Trump's presidential predecessor John F. Kennedy.\n\n\"Europe must find a balance,\" she added. \"I'm thinking of the issues of competitiveness, tariffs.\"\n\nMeloni and Trump dined together earlier this month at an event organised by French President Emmanuel Macron to mark the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.\n\nTrump reportedly described Meloni as a \"real live wire\" and later said he was ready to work with her, calling her \"a fantastic leader and person\". In a post on X last week, Meloni shared a video of Trump's comments and wrote: \"Thanks (to Trump) for the kind words.\"\n\n","htmlText":"<p>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that the EU must take a pragmatic approach with the incoming Trump administration in order to head off a trade war between Europe and the US.<\/p>\n<p>The EU has been bracing for trade problems ever since the recently re-elected Trump vowed to impose tariffs of 10% to 20% on imports from all foreign countries - apart from China, which will face a 60% tariff if his proposals become a reality.<\/p>\n<p>Italy's right-wing leader Meloni appears to have forged a friendship with Trump in recent months, with the pair posing for photos and praising each other, which could make her one of his closest EU allies, especially given the political crises in Germany and France.<\/p>\n<p>\"It is essential to maintain a pragmatic, constructive and open approach towards the new Trump administration, using areas of potential and fruitful EU-US cooperation and trying to prevent commercial disputes that wouldn't benefit anyone,\" Meloni told Italy's parliament in a speech ahead of the European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Trump warned during his election campaign that the EU would \"<a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//10//30//trump-says-lovely-eu-will-have-to-pay-a-big-price-to-trade-in-us/">pay a big price<\/strong><\/a>\" for supposedly not buying enough US exports, including American cars, considering that the 27-country bloc \"sells millions and millions of cars in the United States\".<\/p>\n<p>During his previous term as president, Trump described Europe as a \"foe\" of the US. <\/p>\n<p>Data from the US Census Bureau shows that the EU exported $576.3bn (\u20ac549.2bn) worth of goods to the US in 2023 - representing about 20% of the bloc's total exports - for a goods trade surplus of $208.6bn (\u20ac198.8bn). <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8853424,8819724\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//10//29//how-a-trump-win-could-result-in-a-billion-euro-trade-war-for-germany/">How a Trump win could result in a billion euro trade war for Germany<\/a><\/li><li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//11//15//eu-inflation-forecast-to-tumble-as-brussels-commission-looming-trade-war-economic-forecast/">EU inflation forecast to tumble as Brussels warns of looming trade war<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Last month, the EU's ambassador to the US, Jovita Neliup\u0161ien\u0117, said that the bloc was ready to respond to any renewed trade disputes with the US that could arise under Trump's incoming administration. However, she did not specify any possible measures.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding Trump's tariff threats, Meloni has previously said that the EU should focus on setting its own affairs in order rather than worrying about the US.<\/p>\n<p>\"Don't ask what the US can do for you, ask what Europe should do for itself,\" Meloni said ahead of a EU leaders' meeting in Budapest last month, paraphrasing Trump's presidential predecessor John F. Kennedy.<\/p>\n<p>\"Europe must find a balance,\" she added. \"I'm thinking of the issues of competitiveness, tariffs.\"<\/p>\n<p>Meloni and Trump dined together earlier this month at an event organised by French President Emmanuel Macron to mark the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.<\/p>\n<p>Trump reportedly described Meloni as a \"real live wire\" and later said he was ready to work with her, calling her \"a fantastic leader and person\". In a post on X last week, Meloni shared a video of Trump's comments and wrote: \"Thanks (to Trump) for the kind words.\"<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1734437679,"updatedAt":1734444811,"publishedAt":1734441724,"firstPublishedAt":1734441724,"lastPublishedAt":1734444811,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Roberto Monaldo\/LaPresse","altText":"FILE PHOTO - Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni addresses the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament in Rome Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024","callToActionText":null,"width":937,"caption":"FILE PHOTO - Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni addresses the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament in Rome Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024","url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/91\/65\/90\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_23de8df7-52f4-53f1-9a0c-b5c9df0482d5-8916590.jpg","captionUrl":null,"height":527}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"urlSafeValue":"guilbert","twitter":null,"id":3238,"title":"Kieran Guilbert"}],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"urlSafeValue":"italy","titleRaw":"Italy","id":158,"title":"Italy","slug":"italy"},{"urlSafeValue":"donald-trump","titleRaw":"Donald Trump","id":11900,"title":"Donald Trump","slug":"donald-trump"},{"urlSafeValue":"giorgia-meloni","titleRaw":"Giorgia Meloni","id":27076,"title":"Giorgia Meloni","slug":"giorgia-meloni"},{"urlSafeValue":"united-states","titleRaw":"United States ","id":13363,"title":"United States ","slug":"united-states"},{"urlSafeValue":"european-union","titleRaw":"European Union","id":105,"title":"European Union","slug":"european-union"},{"urlSafeValue":"trade-war","titleRaw":"Trade war","id":15890,"title":"Trade war","slug":"trade-war"}],"widgets":[{"count":1,"slug":"related"}],"related":[{"id":2703700},{"id":2679448},{"id":2676554}],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"endDate":0,"startDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"economy","urlSafeValue":"economy","title":"Economy","online":0,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/business\/economy\/economy"},"vertical":"business","verticals":[{"urlSafeValue":"business","id":11,"title":"Business","slug":"business"},{"urlSafeValue":"news","id":1,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":11,"slug":"business","urlSafeValue":"business","title":"Business"},"themes":[{"urlSafeValue":"economy","id":"economy","title":"Economy","url":"\/business\/economy"},{"urlSafeValue":"news","id":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":72,"urlSafeValue":"economy","title":"Economy"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":158,"urlSafeValue":"italy","title":"Italy","url":"\/news\/europe\/italy"},"town":{"id":2082,"urlSafeValue":"rome","title":"Rome"},"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":null,"versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"path":"\/business\/2024\/12\/17\/italys-pm-meloni-says-eu-must-be-pragmatic-with-trump-to-avoid-us-trade-tensions","lastModified":1734444811},{"id":2704348,"cid":8913986,"versionId":1,"archive":0,"housenumber":"241216_BUSU_57287801","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"Business Milan's Via MonteNapoleone usurps New York's Fifth Avenue as world's smartest shopping street","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":3},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Italy: Milan's Via MonteNapoleone wins out as world's priciest street","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Italy: Milan's Via MonteNapoleone wins out as world's priciest street","titleListing2":"Italy: Milan's Via MonteNapoleone wins out as world's priciest street","leadin":"The average shopper on Via MonteNapoleone spent \u20ac2,500 per purchase between August and November - the highest average receipt in the world, according to the tax-free shopping firm Global Blue.","summary":"The average shopper on Via MonteNapoleone spent \u20ac2,500 per purchase between August and November - the highest average receipt in the world, according to the tax-free shopping firm Global Blue.","keySentence":"","url":"italy-milans-via-montenapoleone-wins-out-as-worlds-priciest-street","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/business\/2024\/12\/17\/italy-milans-via-montenapoleone-wins-out-as-worlds-priciest-street","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"The Via MonteNapoleone has been officially awarded the title of the world's most expensive shopping street, according to a US commercial property global index showing the Milanese street outsmarting even New York's Fifth Avenue.\n\nThe latest version of American firm Cushman & Wakefield's annual global index, which ranks shopping areas based on the rent prices they command, is a sign of Via MonteNapoleone's desirability as an address for luxury ready-to-wear, jewellry and even pastry brands.\n\nThe average rent on the Milan street has surged to 20,000 euros per square metre, compared with 19,537 euros per square metre on an 11-block stretch of upper Fifth Avenue.\n\nVia MonteNapoleone's small size - just 350 metres long - and walking distance to services and\u00a0top cultural sites\u00a0are among the street's key advantages, according to Guglielmo Miani, president of the MonteNapoleone District association.\n\nSmall and exclusive\n\n\"Not everything can fit, which is a benefit\" since the limited space makes the street even more exclusive and dynamic, said Miani, whose group also represents businesses on the intersecting side streets that together with Via MonteNapoleone form an area known as Milan's Fashion Quadrilateral.\n\nThe biggest brands on the street make between \u20ac50m and \u20ac100m in annual sales, Miani said, which goes a long way to paying the rent.\u00a0Tiffany's is preparing to take up residence on Via Montenapoleone, and long-time tenant Fendi is expanding.\n\nThe MonteNapoleone District says 11 million people visited the area this year through to November, but there's no way to say how many were big spenders and how many were window shoppers. The average shopper on Via MonteNapoleone spent \u20ac2,500 per purchase between August and November - the highest average receipt in the world, according to the tax-free shopping firm Global Blue.\n\nThe street is a magnet for holiday shoppers who arrive in Maseratis, Porsches and even Ferraris.\n\nOne visitor from China, Chen Xinghan who was laden down with parcels, said he had paid half the price for a luxury Fendi coat that he purchased in Milan than he would have at home.\n\n\"I got a lot,\" Chen acknowledged, adding: \"It's a fantastic place, a good place for shopping.\"\n\nA few store windows down, Franca Da Rold, who was visiting Milan from Belluno, an Italian city in the Dolomites mountain range, marveled at a chunky, meters-long knit scarf priced at 980 euros.\n\nDespite upper Fifth Avenue getting bumped to the No. 2 slot on the Cushman & Wakefield list, the organisation that serves as the Manhattan street's guardian and chief promoter had praise for MonteNapoleone\u2019s achievement.\n\n\"Milan's investment in its public realm is paying off, which is a win for their shoppers, businesses and city as a whole,\u2019\" Madelyn Wils, interim president of the Fifth Avenue Association, said.\n\nBut she also expressed confidence that, with new investments and a record year for sales on Fifth Avenue, \"we'll be back on top in no time\".\n\n","htmlText":"<p>The Via MonteNapoleone has been officially awarded the title of the world's most expensive shopping street, according to a US commercial property global index showing the Milanese street outsmarting even New York's Fifth Avenue.<\/p>\n<p>The latest version of American firm Cushman & Wakefield's annual global index, which ranks shopping areas based on the rent prices they command, is a sign of Via MonteNapoleone's desirability as an address for luxury ready-to-wear, jewellry and even pastry brands.<\/p>\n<p>The average rent on the Milan street has surged to 20,000 euros per square metre, compared with 19,537 euros per square metre on an 11-block stretch of upper Fifth Avenue.<\/p>\n<p>Via MonteNapoleone's small size - just 350 metres long - and walking distance to services and\u00a0top cultural sites\u00a0are among the street's key advantages, according to Guglielmo Miani, president of the MonteNapoleone District association.<\/p>\n<h2>Small and exclusive<\/h2><p>\"Not everything can fit, which is a benefit\" since the limited space makes the street even more exclusive and dynamic, said Miani, whose group also represents businesses on the intersecting side streets that together with Via MonteNapoleone form an area known as Milan's Fashion Quadrilateral.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest brands on the street make between \u20ac50m and \u20ac100m in annual sales, Miani said, which goes a long way to paying the rent.\u00a0Tiffany's is preparing to take up residence on Via Montenapoleone, and long-time tenant Fendi is expanding.<\/p>\n<p>The MonteNapoleone District says 11 million people visited the area this year through to November, but there's no way to say how many were big spenders and how many were window shoppers. The average shopper on Via MonteNapoleone spent \u20ac2,500 per purchase between August and November - the highest average receipt in the world, according to the tax-free shopping firm Global Blue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8852902,8849434\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//11//13//will-the-global-luxury-goods-market-shrink-in-2025-due-to-trump-tariffs/">Will the global luxury goods market shrink in 2025 due to Trump tariffs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//11//15//hopes-for-luxury-goods-market-as-chinas-retail-sales-surge-in-october/">Hopes for luxury goods market as China's retail sales surge in October<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The street is a magnet for holiday shoppers who arrive in Maseratis, Porsches and even Ferraris.<\/p>\n<p>One visitor from China, Chen Xinghan who was laden down with parcels, said he had paid half the price for a luxury Fendi coat that he purchased in Milan than he would have at home.<\/p>\n<p>\"I got a lot,\" Chen acknowledged, adding: \"It's a fantastic place, a good place for shopping.\"<\/p>\n<p>A few store windows down, Franca Da Rold, who was visiting Milan from Belluno, an Italian city in the Dolomites mountain range, marveled at a chunky, meters-long knit scarf priced at 980 euros.<\/p>\n<p>Despite upper Fifth Avenue getting bumped to the No. 2 slot on the Cushman & Wakefield list, the organisation that serves as the Manhattan street's guardian and chief promoter had praise for MonteNapoleone\u2019s achievement.<\/p>\n<p>\"Milan's investment in its public realm is paying off, which is a win for their shoppers, businesses and city as a whole,\u2019\" Madelyn Wils, interim president of the Fifth Avenue Association, said.<\/p>\n<p>But she also expressed confidence that, with new investments and a record year for sales on Fifth Avenue, \"we'll be back on top in no time\".<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1734344869,"updatedAt":1734415548,"publishedAt":1734415524,"firstPublishedAt":1734415524,"lastPublishedAt":1734415547,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/91\/39\/86\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_3d5f223d-2107-5623-8130-d0e40489c6ab-8913986.jpg","altText":"A man walking past a shop in Monte Napoleone street, Milan, Italy","caption":"A man walking past a shop in Monte Napoleone street, Milan, Italy","captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Antonio Calanni\/Copyright 2024 The AP. 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Banco BPM","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":3},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Shares jump in Italy's Banco BPM after Credit Agricole builds its stake","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Shares jump in Italy's Banco BPM after Credit Agricole raises stake","titleListing2":"Shares jump in Italy's Banco BPM after Credit Agricole builds its stake","leadin":"The move from Cr\u00e9dit Agricole could complicate UniCredit's bid to take over the smaller Italian lender.","summary":"The move from Cr\u00e9dit Agricole could complicate UniCredit's bid to take over the smaller Italian lender.","keySentence":"","url":"shares-jump-in-italys-banco-bpm-after-credit-agricole-builds-its-stake","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/business\/2024\/12\/09\/shares-jump-in-italys-banco-bpm-after-credit-agricole-builds-its-stake","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Banco BPM shares spiked on Monday after the French lender Cr\u00e9dit Agricole announced it was boosting its stake in the Italian bank late last week.\n\nShares in Banco BPM were up over 2% in early trading, their highest rise since January 2016.\n\nCr\u00e9dit Agricole said on Friday that it had started proceedings to raise its stake in Banco BPM.\n\nThis would lift its ownership from 9.9% to 15.1%, subject to approval from Italian regulators.\n\nThe bank added that it did not intend to launch a tender offer for Banco BPM shares, meaning it won't urge shareholders to sell their stock.\n\nThis implies that a large-scale takeover isn't on its immediate agenda, although the French lender is currently Banco BPM's largest investor.\n\n\"This transaction is consistent with Cr\u00e9dit Agricole\u2019s strategy as a long-term investor and partner of Banco BPM\", said the French bank in a statement.\n\n\"It strengthens the solid industrial partnerships in consumer finance and in non-life, personal protection and creditor protection insurance, and highlights Cr\u00e9dit Agricole's appreciation of Banco BPM's intrinsic qualities, ie a solid business franchise with positive financial prospects.\"\n\nBid from UniCredit\n\nThe announcement from Cr\u00e9dit Agricole comes after Italian bank UniCredit launched an unsolicited \u20ac10.1bn bid for Banco BPM last month.\n\nBanco BPM rejected the offer, stating that it undervalued the company.\n\nThe smaller Italian lender equally highlighted concerns about potential job losses, reduced competition in Italian banking, and UniCredit's expansion in Germany.\n\nUniCredit has been increasing its stake in Germany's Commerzbank, a move facing fierce opposition from Berlin.\n\nBanco BPM argued that a potential UniCredit takeover would expose its stakeholders to risks associated with the expansion in Germany.\n\nThe Italian state has said that it may block a UniCredit takeover of Banco BPM if it is not in the national interest.\n\nThe Meloni government has, however, informally approved Cr\u00e9dit Agricole\u2019s plan to increase its stake in Banco BPM, according to sources from Reuters.\n\nBanco BPM's expansion efforts\n\nAlso in November, Banco BPM launched its own takeover bid with an offer to buy asset manager Anima Holding.\n\nThis would allow it to diversify revenue streams as interest rates fall.\n\nRumours have also hinted at a merger between Banco BPM and Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), after Banco BPM bought a 5% stake in MPS.\n\nA consolidated firm could hold the firepower to compete with larger lenders UniCredit and Intesa Sanpaolo in Italy.\n\nThe announcement from Cr\u00e9dit Agricole \"changes nothing\" for UniCredit, a spokesman for the larger Italian bank said in a LinkedIn post last week.\n\nAs of around 12 noon CET UniCredit shares were down 0.83% in daily trading, while Cr\u00e9dit Agricole shares were up 0.77%.\n\n","htmlText":"<p>Banco BPM shares spiked on Monday after the French lender Cr\u00e9dit Agricole announced it was boosting its stake in the Italian bank late last week.<\/p>\n<p>Shares in Banco BPM were up over 2% in early trading, their highest rise since January 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Cr\u00e9dit Agricole said on Friday that it had started proceedings to raise its stake in Banco BPM.<\/p>\n<p>This would lift its ownership from 9.9% to 15.1%, subject to approval from Italian regulators.<\/p>\n<p>The bank added that it did not intend to launch a tender offer for Banco BPM shares, meaning it won't urge shareholders to sell their stock.<\/p>\n<p>This implies that a large-scale takeover isn't on its immediate agenda, although the French lender is currently Banco BPM's largest investor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8871782,8874622\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//11//25//unicredit-makes-surprise-offer-for-italian-rival-banco-bpm/">UniCredit makes surprise offer for Italian rival Banco BPM<\/a><\/li><li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//11//26//banco-bpm-rejects-surprise-unicredit-bid-saying-price-undervalues-potential/">Banco BPM rejects Unicredit bid, saying price undervalues potential<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"This transaction is consistent with Cr\u00e9dit Agricole\u2019s strategy as a long-term investor and partner of Banco BPM\", said the French bank in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>\"It strengthens the solid industrial partnerships in consumer finance and in non-life, personal protection and creditor protection insurance, and highlights Cr\u00e9dit Agricole's appreciation of Banco BPM's intrinsic qualities, ie a solid business franchise with positive financial prospects.\"<\/p>\n<h2>Bid from UniCredit<\/h2><p>The announcement from Cr\u00e9dit Agricole comes after Italian bank UniCredit launched an unsolicited \u20ac10.1bn bid for Banco BPM last month.<\/p>\n<p>Banco BPM rejected the offer, stating that it undervalued the company.<\/p>\n<p>The smaller Italian lender equally highlighted concerns about potential job losses, reduced competition in Italian banking, and UniCredit's expansion in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>UniCredit has been increasing its stake in Germany's Commerzbank, a move facing fierce opposition from Berlin.<\/p>\n<p>Banco BPM argued that a potential UniCredit takeover would expose its stakeholders to risks associated with the expansion in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian state has said that it may block a UniCredit takeover of Banco BPM if it is not in the national interest.<\/p>\n<p>The Meloni government has, however, informally approved Cr\u00e9dit Agricole\u2019s plan to increase its stake in Banco BPM, according to sources from Reuters.<\/p>\n<h2>Banco BPM's expansion efforts<\/h2><p>Also in November, Banco BPM launched its own takeover bid with an offer to buy asset manager Anima Holding.<\/p>\n<p>This would allow it to diversify revenue streams as interest rates fall.<\/p>\n<p>Rumours have also hinted at a merger between Banco BPM and Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), after Banco BPM bought a 5% stake in MPS.<\/p>\n<p>A consolidated firm could hold the firepower to compete with larger lenders UniCredit and Intesa Sanpaolo in Italy.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement from Cr\u00e9dit Agricole \"changes nothing\" for UniCredit, a spokesman for the larger Italian bank said in a LinkedIn post last week.<\/p>\n<p>As of around 12 noon CET UniCredit shares were down 0.83% in daily trading, while Cr\u00e9dit Agricole shares were up 0.77%.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1733736355,"updatedAt":1733744480,"publishedAt":1733744095,"firstPublishedAt":1733744095,"lastPublishedAt":1733744480,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/86\/50\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_bd6dc50a-f73a-537f-b6f7-db21ffd9ed6b-8898650.jpg","altText":"Cr\u00e9dit Agricole Bank, in Nice, southeastern France. 14 September 2011.","caption":"Cr\u00e9dit Agricole Bank, in Nice, southeastern France. 14 September 2011.","captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Lionel Cironneau\/AP","sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":2048,"height":1182}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"id":2734,"urlSafeValue":"butler","title":"Eleanor 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Z in the workplace","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":3},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Companies are firing Gen Z employees soon after hiring them. What's behind their job struggles?","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Why are companies firing Gen Z employees soon after hiring them? ","titleListing2":"Companies are firing Gen Z workers soon after hiring them. What\u2019s behind their job market struggles?","leadin":"A recent report found that companies were dissatisfied with their Generation Z (Gen Z) new hires and may avoid hiring recent graduates in the future.","summary":"A recent report found that companies were dissatisfied with their Generation Z (Gen Z) new hires and may avoid hiring recent graduates in the future.","keySentence":"","url":"companies-are-firing-gen-z-workers-soon-after-hiring-them-whats-behind-their-job-market-st","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/next\/2024\/12\/08\/companies-are-firing-gen-z-workers-soon-after-hiring-them-whats-behind-their-job-market-st","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Generation Z is beginning to enter a workforce that isn't fully prepared for them. \n\nAs many recent graduates face complaints about how they fit into the workplace, employers report increasing hesitancy in hiring them, according to a report by the education and career advisory platform, Intelligent.\n\nThe report, which was based on a survey of nearly 1,000 hiring managers, found that one in six employers were reluctant to hire Gen Z workers mainly due to their reputation for being entitled and easily offended. \n\nMoreover, more than half said that this generation, which refers to people born between 1997 and the early 2010s, lacks a strong work ethic, struggles with communication, doesn't handle feedback well, and is generally unprepared for the demands of the workforce.\n\nHolly Schroth, senior lecturer at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, explained that Gen Z's focus on extracurricular activities to boost their college competitiveness rather than gaining job experience has led to \"unrealistic expectations\" about the workplace and how to deal with their bosses.\n\n\"They [Gen Z] don't know basic skills for social interaction with customers, clients, and co-workers, nor workplace etiquette,\" Schroth told Euronews Next in an email. \n\n\"As a result, it is up to the company to properly onboard the new employee and give ample training. In addition, the boss needs to act as a coach as well as a manager,\" she added. \n\nWhy are so many companies firing Gen Z workers? \n\nAround six in ten companies included in the survey reported firing a recent university graduate they hired this year. \n\nSome of the cited reasons behind these decisions included a lack of motivation from the employees, lack of professionalism, and poor communication skills, among others.\n\n\"Many recent college graduates may struggle with entering the workforce for the first time as it can be a huge contrast from what they are used to throughout their education journey. They are often unprepared for a less structured environment, workplace cultural dynamics, and the expectation of autonomous work,\" Huy Nguyen, Intelligent's chief education and career development advisor, said in a statement. \n\n\"Although they may have some theoretical knowledge from college, they often lack the practical, real-world experience and soft skills required to succeed in the work environment,\" he added.\n\nThe hiring managers surveyed also reported that some of their Gen Z workers struggled to manage their workload, were frequently late, and did not dress or speak appropriately.\n\nA separate report from April found that Generation Z workers were overly reliant on parental support during their job search. \n\nAccording to the survey that was conducted by ResumeTemplates and which included responses from nearly 1,500 young job seekers, 70 per cent admitted to asking their parents for help in the job search process.\n\nAnother 25 per cent even brought their parents to interviews, while many others had their parents submit job applications and write resumes for them.\n\nHow to get a job as a recent graduate\n\nTo improve their chances of being hired, employers emphasised that some of the top qualities they are looking for include initiative and a positive attitude.\n\nManagers also placed value on real-world experience, either through internships or jobs and, to a lesser degree, on having an appropriate social media presence, and avoiding political discussions. \n\n\"Recent graduates starting their first job should demonstrate professionalism, not by conforming to outdated norms, but by being respectful and committed to their work,\" Nguyen said. \n\nSchroth added that although employers are currently hesitant to hire Gen Z due to a higher rate of dismissals and challenges integrating them into the workforce, they still make up over 25 per cent of the workforce.\n\n\"As a result, companies need to spend more money and time on training and their Gen Zs will thrive,\" she concluded. \n\n","htmlText":"<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2023//04//14//1-in-4-gen-z-employees-are-unhappy-at-work-and-20-are-considering-quitting-their-jobs-stud/">Generation Z<\/strong><\/a> is beginning to enter a workforce that isn't fully prepared for them. <\/p>\n<p>As many recent graduates face complaints about how they fit into the workplace, employers report increasing hesitancy in hiring them, according to a report by the education and career advisory platform, Intelligent.<\/p>\n<p>The report, which was based on a survey of nearly 1,000 hiring managers, found that one in six employers were reluctant to hire Gen Z workers mainly due to their reputation for being entitled and easily offended. <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"7535364\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2023//04//14//1-in-4-gen-z-employees-are-unhappy-at-work-and-20-are-considering-quitting-their-jobs-stud/">1 in 4 Gen Z employees are unhappy at work and 20% are considering quitting their jobs, study finds<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moreover, more than half said that this generation, which refers to people born between 1997 and the early 2010s, lacks a strong work ethic, struggles with communication, doesn't handle feedback well, and is generally unprepared for the demands of the workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Holly Schroth, senior lecturer at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, explained that Gen Z's focus on extracurricular activities to boost their college competitiveness rather than gaining job experience has led to <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2024//03//20//conscious-quitting-is-replacing-quiet-quitting-in-the-workplace/">/"unrealistic expectations\" about the workplace<\/strong><\/a> and how to deal with their bosses.<\/p>\n<p>\"They [Gen Z] don't know basic skills for social interaction with customers, clients, and co-workers, nor workplace etiquette,\" Schroth told Euronews Next in an email. <\/p>\n<p>\"As a result, it is up to the company to properly onboard the new employee and give ample training. In addition, the boss needs to act as a coach as well as a manager,\" she added. <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"7476578\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2023//03//23//openai-says-80-of-workers-could-see-their-jobs-impacted-by-ai-these-are-the-jobs-most-affe/">OpenAI says 80% of workers could see their jobs impacted by AI. These are the jobs most affected<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Why are so many companies firing Gen Z workers?<\/h2><p>Around six in ten companies included in the survey reported firing a recent university graduate they hired this year. <\/p>\n<p>Some of the cited reasons behind these decisions included a lack of motivation from the employees, lack of professionalism, and poor communication skills, among others.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-flourish widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"flourish-embed flourish-chart u-min-height-375\" data-src=\"visualisation\/19799261?92060\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"Many recent college graduates may struggle with entering the workforce for the first time as it can be a huge contrast from what they are used to throughout their education journey. They are often unprepared for a less structured environment, workplace cultural dynamics, and the expectation of autonomous work,\" Huy Nguyen, Intelligent's chief education and career development advisor, said in a statement. <\/p>\n<p>\"Although they may have some theoretical knowledge from college, they often lack the practical, real-world experience and soft skills required to succeed in the work environment,\" he added.<\/p>\n<p>The hiring managers surveyed also reported that some of their Gen Z workers struggled to manage their workload, were frequently late, and did not dress or speak appropriately.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8475986\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2024//06//03//what-to-know-about-the-rising-trend-of-quiet-vacationing-among-young-workers/">What to know about the rising trend of \u2018quiet vacationing\u2019 among young workers<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A separate report from April found that <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2023//02//05//gen-z-is-using-tiktok-as-a-search-engine-is-this-the-end-of-google/">Generation Z<\/strong><\/a> workers were overly reliant on parental support during their job search. <\/p>\n<p>According to the survey that was conducted by ResumeTemplates and which included responses from nearly 1,500 young job seekers, 70 per cent admitted to asking their parents for help in the job search process.<\/p>\n<p>Another 25 per cent even brought their parents to interviews, while many others had their parents submit job applications and write resumes for them.<\/p>\n<h2>How to get a job as a recent graduate<\/h2><p>To improve their chances of being hired, employers emphasised that some of the top qualities they are looking for include initiative and a positive attitude.<\/p>\n<p>Managers also placed value on real-world experience, either through internships or jobs and, to a lesser degree, on having an appropriate social media presence, and avoiding political discussions. <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-flourish widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"flourish-embed flourish-chart u-min-height-375\" data-src=\"visualisation\/19811013?92060\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"Recent graduates starting their first job should demonstrate professionalism, not by conforming to outdated norms, but by being respectful and committed to their work,\" Nguyen said. <\/p>\n<p>Schroth added that although employers are currently hesitant to hire Gen Z due to a higher rate of dismissals and challenges integrating them into the workforce, they still make up over 25 per cent of the workforce.<\/p>\n<p>\"As a result, companies need to spend more money and time on training and their Gen Zs will thrive,\" she concluded. <\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1728988084,"updatedAt":1733666663,"publishedAt":1733666640,"firstPublishedAt":1728995396,"lastPublishedAt":1733666663,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/79\/17\/70\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_0fe69df9-3d30-5320-8871-df0dff39b763-8791770.jpg","altText":" Companies are firing Gen Z employees due to growing dissatisfaction with recent graduates","caption":" Companies are firing Gen Z employees due to growing dissatisfaction with recent graduates","captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Canva 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\u2013 Tuscan spa","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":3},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Statues, jewels and still-intact eggs among treasures found at ancient thermal spa in Tuscany","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Treasures revealed at ancient thermal spa in Tuscany","titleListing2":"Statues, jewels and still-intact eggs among treasures found at ancient thermal spa in Tuscany","leadin":"Recent excavations at a Roman and Etruscan spa in Tuscany have unearthed an extraordinary collection of artefacts, shedding new light on the region\u2019s ancient rituals. Thick mud has kept the objects pristine for 2,000 years.","summary":"Recent excavations at a Roman and Etruscan spa in Tuscany have unearthed an extraordinary collection of artefacts, shedding new light on the region\u2019s ancient rituals. Thick mud has kept the objects pristine for 2,000 years.","keySentence":"","url":"statues-jewels-and-still-intact-eggs-among-treasures-found-at-ancient-thermal-spa-in-tusca","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/culture\/2024\/12\/06\/statues-jewels-and-still-intact-eggs-among-treasures-found-at-ancient-thermal-spa-in-tusca","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"A series of remarkable discoveries has been made at the site of an ancient thermal spa in Tuscany, where archaeologists have uncovered a treasure trove of artefacts, including bronze statues, gold crowns, jewellery, and even perfectly preserved eggs. \n\nThese items, believed to date back to the second century BC, were preserved by the warm waters and mineral-rich mud of the spa located in San Casciano dei Bagni, a hilltop town near Siena.\n\nThe site, once a religious centre for the Etruscans and later the Romans, has been under excavation since 2019. The first major finds were made three years later, when 24 bronze statues, many dedicated to various gods, were unearthed. \n\nThe most recent discoveries were made by a team of archaeologists led by Jacopo Tabolli, who uncovered these treasures at a depth of nearly five metres in the Bagno Grande pool, where ancient visitors had cast votive offerings into the water.\n\nAmong the latest relics found were several bronze figures of men and women, including one of a man cut in half and dedicated by a Roman named Gaius Roscius. \n\nAnother notable discovery was a one-metre-long bronze snake, thought to represent the spirit Agathos, or the Good Spirit. \n\nIn addition to the bronze items, the team found two gold crowns, jewellery, and over 10,000 coins, all remarkably well-preserved by the mineral-rich waters of the spa.\n\nTabolli, who has earned the nickname \u201cIndiana Jones\u201d in the town, commented on the ongoing surprises the site continues to yield. The site \u201cdelivers infinite surprises,\u201d he said.\n\nThe spa, originally built by the Etruscans, was later expanded and made more luxurious during the Roman period, attracting emperors such as Augustus. \n\nIt continued to be used until the 5th century AD, when it was closed during Christian times. The pools were sealed off with stone pillars, and the statues were left submerged in the mineral-rich waters. The thermal waters, known for their therapeutic properties, were believed to help with a variety of ailments, including liver issues, facial pain, and fertility.\n\nThese extraordinary findings will eventually be displayed in a new museum slated to open in San Casciano dei Bagni in late 2026, providing further insight into the ancient customs and practices of the region.\n\n","htmlText":"<p>A series of remarkable discoveries has been made at the site of an ancient thermal spa in <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2024//08//02//archaeologists-discover-remarkable-hoard-of-bronze-age-weapons-and-jewellery-in-czech-repu/">Tuscany, where archaeologists have uncovered a treasure trove of artefacts, including bronze statues, gold crowns, jewellery, and even perfectly preserved eggs. <\/p>\n<p>These items, believed to date back to the second century BC, were preserved by the warm waters and mineral-rich mud of the spa located in San Casciano dei Bagni, a hilltop town near Siena.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.7703125\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//89//47//38//808x622_cmsv2_1d361150-bf1e-5a5a-aef7-33cca8925490-8894738.jpg/" alt=\"Over 10,000 coins, dating from the Roman Republic to the Empire, were discovered in the sanctuary pool.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/384x296_cmsv2_1d361150-bf1e-5a5a-aef7-33cca8925490-8894738.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/640x493_cmsv2_1d361150-bf1e-5a5a-aef7-33cca8925490-8894738.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/750x578_cmsv2_1d361150-bf1e-5a5a-aef7-33cca8925490-8894738.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/828x638_cmsv2_1d361150-bf1e-5a5a-aef7-33cca8925490-8894738.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1080x832_cmsv2_1d361150-bf1e-5a5a-aef7-33cca8925490-8894738.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1200x924_cmsv2_1d361150-bf1e-5a5a-aef7-33cca8925490-8894738.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1920x1479_cmsv2_1d361150-bf1e-5a5a-aef7-33cca8925490-8894738.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Over 10,000 coins, dating from the Roman Republic to the Empire, were discovered in the sanctuary pool.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Italian Ministry of Culture<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The site, once a religious centre for the Etruscans and later the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2024//11//18//archaeologists-uncover-remarkable-section-of-2000-year-old-roman-road-in-south-london/">Romans, has been under excavation since 2019. The first major finds were made three years later, when 24 bronze statues, many dedicated to various gods, were unearthed. <\/p>\n<p>The most recent discoveries were made by a team of archaeologists led by Jacopo Tabolli, who uncovered these treasures at a depth of nearly five metres in the Bagno Grande pool, where ancient visitors had cast votive offerings into the water.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.74921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//89//47//38//808x608_cmsv2_7a642cf2-d8de-5286-a256-3962a63ba34a-8894738.jpg/" alt=\"Bronze head found in the Etruscan-Roman sanctuary.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/384x288_cmsv2_7a642cf2-d8de-5286-a256-3962a63ba34a-8894738.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/640x480_cmsv2_7a642cf2-d8de-5286-a256-3962a63ba34a-8894738.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/750x562_cmsv2_7a642cf2-d8de-5286-a256-3962a63ba34a-8894738.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/828x620_cmsv2_7a642cf2-d8de-5286-a256-3962a63ba34a-8894738.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1080x809_cmsv2_7a642cf2-d8de-5286-a256-3962a63ba34a-8894738.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1200x899_cmsv2_7a642cf2-d8de-5286-a256-3962a63ba34a-8894738.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1920x1439_cmsv2_7a642cf2-d8de-5286-a256-3962a63ba34a-8894738.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Bronze head found in the Etruscan-Roman sanctuary.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Italian Ministry of Culture<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Among the latest relics found were several bronze figures of men and women, including one of a man cut in half and dedicated by a Roman named Gaius Roscius. <\/p>\n<p>Another notable discovery was a one-metre-long bronze snake, thought to represent the spirit Agathos, or the Good Spirit. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to the bronze items, the team found two gold crowns, jewellery, and over 10,000 coins, all remarkably well-preserved by the mineral-rich waters of the spa.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//89//47//38//808x505_cmsv2_61e92e50-e09c-5cd1-a32f-848ea65387d0-8894738.jpg/" alt=\"Inscriptions were found in both Etruscan and Latin.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/384x240_cmsv2_61e92e50-e09c-5cd1-a32f-848ea65387d0-8894738.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/640x400_cmsv2_61e92e50-e09c-5cd1-a32f-848ea65387d0-8894738.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/750x469_cmsv2_61e92e50-e09c-5cd1-a32f-848ea65387d0-8894738.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/828x518_cmsv2_61e92e50-e09c-5cd1-a32f-848ea65387d0-8894738.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1080x675_cmsv2_61e92e50-e09c-5cd1-a32f-848ea65387d0-8894738.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1200x750_cmsv2_61e92e50-e09c-5cd1-a32f-848ea65387d0-8894738.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1920x1200_cmsv2_61e92e50-e09c-5cd1-a32f-848ea65387d0-8894738.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Inscriptions were found in both Etruscan and Latin.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Italian Ministry of Culture<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tabolli, who has earned the nickname <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2024//08//19//indiana-jones-temple-of-doom-hat-breaks-record-at-auction/">/u201cIndiana Jones\u201d<\/strong><\/a> in the town, commented on the ongoing surprises the site continues to yield. The site \u201cdelivers infinite surprises,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The spa, originally built by the Etruscans, was later expanded and made more luxurious during the Roman period, attracting emperors such as Augustus. <\/p>\n<p>It continued to be used until the 5th century AD, when it was closed during Christian times. The pools were sealed off with stone pillars, and the statues were left submerged in the mineral-rich waters. The thermal waters, known for their therapeutic properties, were believed to help with a variety of ailments, including liver issues, facial pain, and fertility.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.75\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//89//47//38//808x608_cmsv2_045c6f11-873c-5523-a28a-bd7366121ab2-8894738.jpg/" alt=\"The excavation site in San Casciano dei Bagni, a hilltop town near Siena.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/384x288_cmsv2_045c6f11-873c-5523-a28a-bd7366121ab2-8894738.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/640x480_cmsv2_045c6f11-873c-5523-a28a-bd7366121ab2-8894738.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/750x563_cmsv2_045c6f11-873c-5523-a28a-bd7366121ab2-8894738.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/828x621_cmsv2_045c6f11-873c-5523-a28a-bd7366121ab2-8894738.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1080x810_cmsv2_045c6f11-873c-5523-a28a-bd7366121ab2-8894738.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1200x900_cmsv2_045c6f11-873c-5523-a28a-bd7366121ab2-8894738.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/47\/38\/1920x1440_cmsv2_045c6f11-873c-5523-a28a-bd7366121ab2-8894738.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n 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NUN MAFIA","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":3},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Italian nun arrested for suspected mafia-linked crimes","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Italian nun arrested for suspected mafia-linked crimes","titleListing2":"Italian nun arrested for suspected mafia-linked crimes","leadin":"Prosecutors say Anna Donelli exploited her spiritual role to pass messages between a gang and their associates in prison.","summary":"Prosecutors say Anna Donelli exploited her spiritual role to pass messages between a gang and their associates in prison.","keySentence":"","url":"italian-nun-arrested-for-suspected-mafia-linked-crimes","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/my-europe\/2024\/12\/06\/italian-nun-arrested-for-suspected-mafia-linked-crimes","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"An Italian nun who won an award earlier this year for her voluntary work in prisons has been arrested on suspicion of being a mafia intermediary. \n\nAnna Donelli, 57, who served as a counsellor at several prisons in and around Brescia, northern Italy, was detained on Thursday, according to the Italian media. \n\nAs part of a wider police operation, a further 24 people were detained in the clampdown for mafia-linked crimes including money laundering, drug trafficking and extortion. One of them was a former councillor for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni\u2019s Brothers of Italy party. \n\nAt a press conference on Thursday, the prosecutor Francesco Prete said Donelli had acted as a go-between in prison for members of the Tripodi clan, who are part of the \u2019Ndrangheta, a powerful crime syndicate based in the southern region of Calabria. \n\n\u201cShe carried orders, directives, moral and material aid to associates, receiving in turn from the prisoners useful information to better plan criminal strategies,\u201d he said. \n\nWhile intercepting his communications, investigators heard Stefano Tripodi, the head of the gang in Brescia, discuss Donelli's role. \u201cShe is one of us,\u201d he is alleged to have said. \n\nDonelli, who used to referee football matches between prisoners, had wide-ranging prison access because of her spiritual role, according to prosecutors. \n\nIn February, the nun was one of the winners of the \u201cGolden Panettone\u201d, a civic award given in Milan. \n\nAs well as arresting 25 people, the police seized almost \u20ac2 million during a series of raids. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>An Italian nun who won an award earlier this year for her voluntary work in prisons has been arrested on suspicion of being a mafia intermediary. <\/p>\n<p>Anna Donelli, 57, who served as a counsellor at several prisons in and around Brescia, northern Italy, was detained on Thursday, according to the Italian media. <\/p>\n<p>As part of a wider police operation, a further 24 people were detained in the clampdown for mafia-linked crimes including money laundering, drug trafficking and extortion. One of them was a former councillor for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni\u2019s Brothers of Italy party. <\/p>\n<p>At a press conference on Thursday, the prosecutor Francesco Prete said Donelli had acted as a go-between in prison for members of the Tripodi clan, who are part of the \u2019Ndrangheta, a powerful crime syndicate based in the southern region of Calabria. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe carried orders, directives, moral and material aid to associates, receiving in turn from the prisoners useful information to better plan criminal strategies,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p>While intercepting his communications, investigators heard Stefano Tripodi, the head of the gang in Brescia, discuss Donelli's role. \u201cShe is one of us,\u201d he is alleged to have said. <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8890030,8812334\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//business//2024//10//24//italys-banca-progetto-put-under-court-administration-amid-mafia-loan-claims/">Italy's Banca Progetto put under court administration amid mafia loan claims<\/a><\/li><li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2024//12//04//artworks-seized-from-the-mafia-go-on-display-in-milan/">Artworks seized from the mafia go on display in Milan<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Donelli, who used to referee football matches between prisoners, had wide-ranging prison access because of her spiritual role, according to prosecutors. <\/p>\n<p>In February, the nun was one of the winners of the \u201cGolden Panettone\u201d, a civic award given in Milan. <\/p>\n<p>As well as arresting 25 people, the police seized almost \u20ac2 million during a series of raids. <\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1733480241,"updatedAt":1733495551,"publishedAt":1733481766,"firstPublishedAt":1733481766,"lastPublishedAt":1733481766,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/89\/43\/34\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_4329784d-2842-5ec6-94dd-7c55bbc8c424-8894334.jpg","altText":"Italian Police stand outside the US Embassy to the Vatican in Rome. 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