Column: Stanley Tucci is magical. Why does his Italy travel show leave me so enraged?

Here’s how I know life is getting at least a tiny bit better: My husband has dumped Rachel Maddow for Stanley Tucci. As with many things — smartphones, soccer pants, purchasing anything online — Richard came to Rachel Maddow late, then developed a devotion …

‘There is haunting silence’: This is life in Italy, one year after national lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19

COMO, Italy — As Maestro Vanni Moretto walks across the stage, the only sound that can be heard is the echo of his footsteps as he takes center position in front of his orchestra. He turns to face the 858 empty seats of the Teatro Verdi in Pisa and …

Italy Mulls Tighter, Nationwide Curbs at Least at Weekends

Italy's Draghi prepares a video message as new...

 07 Mar 2021 - 20:30 Possible measures from mid-March include making the entire country a red zone for three or four weeks, La Repubblica said. ROME - Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi will deliver on Monday his first public speech since he took office …

Italy says vaccinations will be available to all by summer's end

Italy’s Health Minister, Roberto Speranza, said on Sunday that Italy will allow anyone who wants to do so to be vaccinated against the coronavirus by the end of the summer. The minister added in a television interview that Italy is expected to receive in …

'I love you Italy' Ibrahimovic tells festival...

 07 Mar 2021 - 20:50 FILE PHOTO: AC Milan player Zlatan Ibrahimovic attends the 71st Sanremo festival, which is live-streamed without public participation due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, at the Ariston Theatre, in Sanremo, Italy …

Football: 'I love you Italy' Ibrahimovic tells festival after eventful week

LONDON: Even by his standards it has been an eventful week for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who signed off after performing at the Sanremo music festival by declaring: "I love you Italy, my second home." The week got off to a difficult start for the AC …

Italy mulls tighter, nationwide curbs at least at weekends

The government of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is considering tighter curbs, including making the entire country a high-risk “red" zone at least during weekends, to counter a surge in the coronavirus pandemic. “The second wave never stopped, we …

Italy's Draghi prepares a video message as new COVID-19 cases spike

Israel reopens, Italy ramps up vaccines

Israel has reopened hospitality venues and most other parts of its economy as it continues to ease coronavirus restrictions, helped by a leading vaccine program. Bars, restaurants, wedding halls, sporting events, hotels and all primary and secondary …