Everest climate post installed Three Italian mountaineers on Thursday completed the installation of the world's highest climate station, on Mt Everest.
Bear survival course in Trentino-Alto Adige The northern Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige is gearing up for a three-day conference on living with brown bears in an effort to stem the fears of local residents who are increasingly likely to find themselves face to face with the animals.
Air pollution linked to blood clots, Italian study finds Long-term exposure to air pollution could be partly to blame for deep-vein thrombosis, according to a new Italian study.
Naples prepares for cabinet meeting Government officials were set to weigh up the merits of venues in Naples on Tuesday as Silvio Berlusconi stuck to an election promise to hold his new cabinet's first formal meeting in the trash-hit city.
Venice pigeon population falls Venice city council on Monday was celebrating the first sign that it may be winning its long battle against the city's population of pigeons, once described by mayor Massimo Cacciari as ''flying rats''.
Italian beaches get more blue flags The number of Italian beaches to be awarded a prestigious 'blue flag' for clean water and pristine sands has risen once again this year, the Foundation of Environmental Education (FEE) said Wednesday.
European Commission sues Italy over Naples trash crisis The European Commission said Tuesday it will bring Italy before the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over the ongoing trash crisis in Naples and the Campania region.
Jellyfish invade southern coasts Italy's southern Tyrrhenian coast has been invaded by jellyfish just as bathers are taking their first dip of the season, experts warned on Monday.
Venice pigeon feeding ban flouted Animal rights campaigners in Venice crossed swords with the city council on Friday after distributing 30 kilos of birdseed to flocks of ravenous pigeons in St Mark's Square.
Capannori 1st Italian city to have zero trash International focus is on the Tuscan city of Capannori for their differentiated trash collection and recycling centres.
