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Pope warns of Italy’s ‘demographic winter’

train
World News

Train derailed in Italy sparks transport chaos

cocaine bust sicily
World News

Italian police discovers two tonnes of cocaine floating off Sicily

Pope Francis surrounded by children
World News

Pope warns of Italy’s ‘demographic winter’

train
World News

Train derailed in Italy sparks transport chaos

cocaine bust sicily
World News

Italian police discovers two tonnes of cocaine floating off Sicily

food crisis
World News

Russia ready to help overcome food crisis only if West lifts sanctions

By Agence France-Presse28-05-2022 14:20

Putin said the Russian Federation is ready help overcome food crisis through the export of grain and fertiliser, if west lift sanctions

Kourtney
Celeb News

Mr & Mrs Barker: Kourtney’s wedding veil matches Travis’s head tattoos

By Alicia Naidoo23-05-2022 09:00

Kourtney Kardashian’s veil perfectly matched Travis Barker’s head tattoos at the ceremony held at Castello Brown castle in Portofino, Italy.

Kourtney
Celeb News

Dream wedding: Kourtney & Travis reportedly rent out castle for big day

By Alicia Naidoo22-05-2022 12:06

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker rented out an entire castle in Italy for a week as they prepare for their third wedding ceremony.

On this day
News

On This Day: What happened on 20 May?

By The South African20-05-2022 01:00

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Roberto Mancini Italy
Soccer

Disaster! Italy MISS OUT on Soccer World Cup 2022 spot after shock loss

By AFP25-03-2022 07:20

Roberto Mancini was reeling from the most painful defeat of his managerial career after a stunning, last-gasp loss to North Macedonia.

Six Nations
Rugby

Six Nations Rugby: Final round LIVE coverage

By James Richardson19-03-2022 21:38

The final weekend of the Six Nations has arrived with a Super Saturday of three massive matches lined up; follow them all live here.

Italy Six Nations
Rugby

Tears flow as Italy beat Wales to end Six Nations win drought

By AFP19-03-2022 19:10

Italy have ended their seven-year wait for a win in the Six Nations with a dramatic victory away to Wales on Saturday.

Get married in Rome
Lifestyle

‘From Lazio with Love’: Get married in Italy and score a R34k ‘wedding gift’

By Mariette van Niekerk09-03-2022 12:18

Sigh…Who wouldn’t want to get married in Italy? Especially if you can get R34 000 in free services and more.

Scotland Six Nations
Rugby

The Six Nations: Track all the matches live, breaking updates

By James Richardson05-02-2022 14:54

The Six Nations kicks off this weekend and we bring you all the latest scores and breaking news updates from the North.

Italy rome
Travel

Italy reopens to South Africans…Here’s who can enter

By Lorne Philpot21-01-2022 20:16

Italy has reopened its borders to nationals from South Africa…but very few individuals would be eligible for entry.

Multiple arrested in the case
Africa News

Multiple arrested in the case of Italian ambassador murdered in DR Congo

By Agence France-Presse19-01-2022 10:12

DR Congo police said Tuesday they had arrested suspects in the murder of the Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio who was killed in an ambush on his vehicle a year ago.

Ten years on, survivors haunte
News

Ten years on, survivors haunted by Italy cruise ship disaster

By Agence France-Presse13-01-2022 10:56

On the evening of January 13, 2012, Umberto Trotti heard the terrified cries of his wife and baby in the lifeboat below, and threw himself off the capsizing Italian cruise ship.

EU parliament president David
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EU parliament president David Sassoli has died: spokesman

By Agence France-Presse11-01-2022 07:34

The president of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, died early Tuesday in hospital in Italy, his spokesman said on Twitter.

Italy tightens restrictions on
World News

Italy tightens restrictions on Covid unvaccinated

By Agence France-Presse10-01-2022 13:04

People in Italy who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 are barred from restaurants or taking domestic flights under new rules which came into force Monday as schools reopened nationwide.

11-year-old
News

Fake Italian gynecologist snares 400 women in webcam scam

By Agence France-Presse17-12-2021 12:50

Italian police Friday searched the house of suspected serial sexual predator believed to have posed as a gynaecologist to persuade dozens of women to undergo vaginal exams via weblink.

11-year-old
News

Busted: Blind’ Italian scammer arrested after driving

By Agence France-Presse16-12-2021 11:05

An Italian man who received government welfare for years due to blindness was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of fraud after being seen driving, window shopping and riding a scooter, news reports said.

sakeliga officials covid-19 vaccination
World News

Seriously! Man wears a FAKE arm to avoid getting vaccinated

By Thabo Baloyi04-12-2021 06:00

The 50-year-old man tried to tried to pass off a silicone arm as his own at a COVID-19 vaccination centre, but this didn’t fool the nurse

Gucci
Lifestyle

Gucci heirs threaten legal action over Ridley Scott film

By Agence France-Presse29-11-2021 22:37

“The Gucci family reserve the right to take every initiative to protect their name and image […],” letter by founder Aldo Gucci’s heirs

Cristiano Ronaldo
Soccer

Drama! One of Italy or Portugal will NOT be going to the 2022 Soccer World Cup!

By AFP26-11-2021 22:14

Italy and Portugal could meet for a place at the 2022 Soccer World Cup after being drawn in the same playoff path!

Jose Mourinho Spurs
Soccer

Jose Mourinho buys AS Roma starlet sneakers worth R14 000 – VIDEO

By Ernest Makhaya22-11-2021 21:36

AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho has delivered on his promise to buy Ghanaian sensation Felix Afena Ohene-Gyan expensive sneakers.

civil servant jail fraud
Lifestyle

Jail: A sweet escape for an Italian man from his unbearable wife

By AFP25-10-2021 12:38

The man was promptly arrested for violating his house arrest and judicial authorities ordered his transfer to prison.

Italian flight attendants stri
Lifestyle

Italian flight attendants strip down in flash mob protest [watch]

By Lorne Philpot22-10-2021 20:33

A group of flight attendants from the now defunct Italian airline Alitalia stripped down to their undergarments in a choreographed protest.

Italy Green Pass: More workers
World News

Italy Green Pass: More workers off sick since COVID pass

By Agence France-Presse21-10-2021 16:16

Prime Minister Mario Draghi has defended the green pass as a way to boost vaccination rates and avoid further lockdowns in Italy

‘Go to the cinema’: Richard Ge
Celeb News

‘Go to the cinema’: Richard Gere’s testimony in migrant trial questioned

By AFP27-09-2021 15:15

An Italian politician says Richard Gere testifying in a migrant abuse trial against Matteo Salvini would turn it into a ‘show trial’

Five things to know about Dant
Books

Five things to know about Dante on the anniversary of his death

By AFP14-09-2021 14:01

It’s been 700 years since Dante Alighieri died. Here are five things to know about the Italian literature icon.

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