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EU chief von der Leyen wins second term
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday won a second five-year term that she vowed would tackle the EU's challenges head-on, including bolstering its defence capability and strengthening Europe's industry.
Regional voting starts in Italy in test for PM Meloni
Polling stations opened on Sunday for regional elections in Italy's two most populous regions -- polls seen as a test of the popularity of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's three-month-old government.
Italy's Meloni in Libya to discuss energy and migration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived on Saturday in the Libyan capital Tripoli for talks on energy as well as the thorny issue of migration, Libyan state media said.
Pope to return three Parthenon fragments to Athens
Pope Francis is to return to Greece three fragments of Athens' Parthenon temple, in what the Vatican called a gesture of friendship.
One dead, others still missing in landslide on Italian island
One woman died and other people were still missing Saturday after heavy rains caused a landslide on the Italian island of Ischia, a local official said.
Rome's Colosseum fully opens underground labyrinth to the public
The reopening of Rome's Colosseum was announced on Friday after meticulous restoration of the "hypogeum", or below-ground area, with a new pathway offering intimate views and an app explaining the grisly details of the behind-the-scenes area.
Vaccinated Americans will be able to travel to Europe this summer, says EU chief
Americans who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to visit the EU this summer, president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has vowed.
Spanish police seize 'top Italian mafia boss' in Barcelona
Spanish police on Friday said they had arrested a top 'Ndrangheta mafia boss in Barcelona, identifying him as one of Italy's most dangerous wanted fugitives.
EU delays decision on when Europe's borders will reopen
The EU cannot agree on a list of "safe countries" from where travellers could visit Europe in July, with some member states requiring more time to decide, diplomats said Saturday.
'No evidence' you can't get Covid-19 twice: WHO
The WHO warned on Saturday that there is still no evidence that people who test positive for the new coronavirus and recover are immunised and protected against reinfection.
Coronavirus risks taking heavy toll on migrants in Europe
Germany has suspended refugee intake programmes or asylum seeker hearings amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook to deploy new transparency tools ahead of European elections
Facebook announced on Friday changes to the way political advertisements are handled on the social media site ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections.
Spanish police strike blow to Camorra mafia crime network
Spanish police said Tuesday they had broken up a violent branch of Italy's Camorra crime group which they believe stole hashish from rival drug traffickers in Spain and then transported it to Rome in motorhomes.
War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws
For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning.
Spain to take in NGO with 59 migrants after Italy and Malta refuse access
UPDATED: A Spanish NGO said on Saturday it had rescued 59 migrants as they tried to cross the Mediterranean from Libya and would dock in Spain after Italy and Malta refused access.
First Aquarius migrants arrive to cheers in Spain
The 630 migrants whose rescue sparked a major migration row in Europe began disembarking in Spain on Sunday after a turbulent week that saw Italy turn them away.
Mediterranean could become a 'sea of plastic', warns WWF
The Mediterranean could become a "sea of plastic", the WWF warned on Friday in a report calling for measures to clean up one of the world's worst affected bodies of water.
African, EU states focus anti-trafficking efforts at source
Thirteen African and European countries and the EU agreed Friday that efforts to crack down on migrant trafficking to Europe should also focus on economic woes that prompt poor Africans to seek a better life in Europe.
Suspect in Spain police slaying agrees to be extradited to Italy
A Serbian-born man arrested in Spain over the killing of three men agreed on Sunday to be extradited to Italy where he is wanted for robbery and murder, a Spanish court said.
Plight of mother-of-two 'abuse victim' shakes Spain
The plight of a Spanish woman who vanished with her children after defying a court order to hand them over to her Italian ex-partner, found guilty of domestic violence, has shaken the country.
Italians and Brits are most likely to drink while pregnant
Five percent of Italian women, and four percent of Britons, admitted to drinking alcohol at least once or twice a week during pregnancy, researchers said on Wednesday.
British expats join forces across Europe to tackle Brexit
A coalition of groups representing Britons living in EU nations joined forces Thursday to defend their rights as Britain readies to pull out of the bloc and thousands of expats worry about their future.
ECB throws Greece eurozone crumb
The European Central Bank said on Sunday it would keep its emergency cash lifeline to Greece at current levels, in a move that may not be enough to help the debt-laden country stave off leaving the eurozone.