Italy
Culture
Leading Philhellene and Historian Mario Vitti Passes Away
Leading philhellene and Hellenic Studies historian Mario Vitti has died in Rome aged 96.
Of Greek and Italian descent, Vitti was born in Istanbul and was best known for his seminal book, "History of Modern Greek Literature," translated into many...
Archaeology
Statue Of Man With Hercules Guise Discovered In Rome
An ancient statue of a man wearing a lion headdress, initially thought to be a statue of Hercules, was discovered in Rome, Italy.
Greek News
Greece Considers Corvette Offers From France and Italy
Greece is set to make a decision on the corvette acquisition program after the final bids from France and Italy were submitted earlier in the week.
The price tag of the program is currently estimated at €1.5 billion and involves...
Economy
Greece Set to Become Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer in Europe
Greece is set to overcome Italy and become Europe's second-largest olive oil producer after Spain according to a new research report published recently.
The Italian Institute for the Agricultural and Food Market of Ismea estimates that olive oil in Italy...
Europe
UK, Italy and Japan in Joint Venture to Build Advanced Jet Fighter
The UK and Italy are in collaboration with Japan in a project aimed at building a new jet fighter. It is expected to have advanced digital capabilities in artificial intelligence and cyber warfare.
The partnership, comprised of countries from both...
Europe
Greece, Italy, Malta, Cyprus Call on EU to Share Migration Burden
Greece, along with Italy, Cyprus, and Malta, issued a joint statement on Saturday calling on EU member states to share the burden of undocumented migrants arriving on their shores.
The four Mediterranean countries say they are bearing the heaviest burden...
Archaeology
Stunning Ancient Bronze Statues Discovered in Italy
History can never stay buried forever. Therefore, it is no surprise that the most recent excavations in Tuscany have revealed another stunning discovery. This time of two dozen Ancient Roman bronze statues in Tuscany.
The sculptures depicting Hygieia, Apollo and...
Ancient Greece
Hellenistic-Era Grave Discovered in Italy
A spectacular Hellenistic-era grave featuring elegant grave goods was uncovered recently in Chieti, Italy as a result of a public works project.
The discovery of the burial, estimated to be from around the fourth to third century BC, was the...
Diaspora
Greek-Speaking Communities of Italy Reconnect With Greece
The Greek-speaking communities of southern Italy are set to restore their cultural bonds with Greece, following a new agreement.
Europe
Giorgia Meloni Sworn in as Italy’s New PM, Cabinet Announced
Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was swοrn in as Italy's first female prime minister and named her Cabinet on Saturday morning.