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Muslims join Catholics in Italy to show solidarity amid terrorism threat

Muslims in Italy joined Catholics to Mass on Sunday in bid to show solidarity in the face of terrorism threat across Europe after the killing of a priest in France.

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Chinese Suning's takeover of Inter Milan is positive challenge

The acquisition by China's retail giant Suning Group of a majority stake in Italian soccer club Inter Milan has been welcomed positively in Italy, but is also seen as a big challenge which needs time to prove successful, Italian experts told Xinhua.

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700 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean crossing: UNCHR

​Some 700 migrants and refugees are feared to have died in three shipwrecks that occurred in the southern Mediterranean this week, the United Nation refugee agency UNCHR and charities assisting survivors in Italy said on Sunday.

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Umbria music fests ready to kick off, after bringing best Italian jazz on China stage

​Everything is set in the Umbria region, in the very heart of Italy, for a long summer journey through jazz, classical music, and opera.

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Migrant crisis: Many feared dead in shipwreck off Libya

Up to 30 migrants are feared dead after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast while some 77 were rescued by EU naval units from the sea.

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Northwestern China introduces Belt and Road initiative to Italy

Chinese and Italian experts gathered here on Monday to exchange information and views about the core role of northwestern China on the China-proposed Belt and Road initiative.

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2 arrested, 3 wanted on terrorism charges in Italy: media

​Two Afghan nationals suspected of planning attacks in Italy and Britain were arrested on Tuesday by Carabinieri, the Italian military police force, local media reported.

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Chinese businessman draws attention of wine salesmen in Italy

Italy's wine producers are happy to see more and more buyers from China to choose Italian wine, especially in this year's wine exposition in Verona, the city of love in Italy.

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Milan fashion week opens with eclectic, embellished looks

Six days of catwalk shows began in Milan on Wednesday with Italian luxury brands Gucci, Fay and Roberto Cavalli among the first to show the creations their designers hope will fill women's wardrobes next winter.

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China still driver of global economy: Italian experts

A number of Italian experts and entrepreneurs are not worried about the economic slowdown of China, which they said still makes sizable contributions to the global economic growth and has considerable development potential.

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News Analysis: Weak euro "mixed bag" for Italy

while weakness for the euro has been one of the main factors behind Italy's recent economic stability, economists say continued weakness would not be all good news for Italy.

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Terrorism issue central in U.S. Vice President meeting with Italian PM

​U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in Rome on Friday to discuss cooperation against terrorism and other international issues, which aroused reflection among local experts about the U.S. and Italian role in the fight against the Islamic State (IS).

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Bangladesh Police rules out IS link after arresting key suspects in Italian murder

​Bangladesh Police Monday claimed to have unearthed the motive behind the murder of an Italian aid worker in capital Dhaka and ruled out IS link to the foreigner's killing last month.

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Italy rescues some 600 migrants off Libyan coasts, four women found dead

​Italian navy and coast guard vessels carried out at least four rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, saving some 600 migrants off the Libyan coasts.

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50 migrants found dead in ship hold with over 400 people on board

​Some 50 migrants have been found dead in the hold of a craft off the Libyan coast, the Italian coast guard said Wednesday.

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Most-wanted man in Italy arrested in Belgium

​Belgian police arrested one of the most wanted men for murder in Italy on Monday morning in a village in West Flanders, the Belgian press reported on Wednesday.