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Paris 2024 Olympics: the medals won by Italy during these Olympic and Paralympic Games.

On which steps of the podium will we find Italian athletes during these Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Discover the number of medals won by Italy from July 26 to September 8, 2024.

Asniérois: Attend the Italian volleyball team's training session free of charge

This Thursday, August 1, 2024, don't miss the unique opportunity, reserved for Asniérois, to watch the Italian volleyball world champions train before their decisive match against Poland.

Dolcevita sur Seine, the open-air Italian film festival at the Arènes de Lutèce

Dolcevita sur Seine returns from July 12 to 16, 2024 to take us to Italy. For 5 days, enjoy film screenings, a popular ball and free entertainment, at the Arènes de Lutèce!

Musée du Louvre: Italy demands return of seven works linked to antiquities trafficking

Will the Musée du Louvre lose seven of its works? These antiquities have been claimed by Italy, as they have probably been looted and passed on by art dealers convicted or suspected of trafficking in antiquities.

Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian Prime Minister, dies aged 86

Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian Prime Minister and multimillionaire entrepreneur, nicknamed "il Cavaliere", died on Monday June 12, 2023 at the age of 86. We take a look back at the life of a man who left his mark on Italian history, from his business career to his controversial political career and the many scandals that marked his life.

The Eight Mountains, a magnificent end-of-year drama: review and trailer

"Les Huit montagnes" (The Eight Mountains), winner of the Prix du Jury at the last Cannes Film Festival, is directed by Charlotte Vandermeersch and Felix Van Groeningen (Alabama Monroe), and opens in cinemas on December 21, 2022.

Il Carpaccio, the Italian restaurant at Royal Monceau Raffles Paris

Il Carpaccio, the gourmet Italian restaurant in the Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris palace, has just reopened its doors, with two talented new chefs at the helm. The Michelin-starred duo of Alessandra Del Favero and Oliver Piras take the helm at Il Carpaccio.

Pasticcio, the Italian restaurant between street food and tradition in the 11th district

Lovers of Italian food go to Pasticcio, a restaurant located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, offering pizzas and dishes cooked like over there. A real taste of Italy in the plate of which one should not be deprived!

Coronavirus: Italy to soon lift quarantine to some travelers?

To relaunch tourism despite Covid, Italy is considering lifting the compulsory self-isolation period starting from June to some travelers coming to the country. Would be concerned countries from the EU, the United Kingdom and Israel. The compulsory quarantine has been instated since March 30... Keep reading to find out more!

Covid: one million people have died in Europe, including almost 100,000 in France

Europe has reached one million Covid-19 deaths, since the virus has been discovered in China over a year ago. France – now exceeding 99,000 deaths – is one of the hardest-hit countries on the Old Continent.

Covid: more on the "EU health pass" available from June 15

The EU 27 have agreed on a "EU health pass" to be instated from June 15, 2021. What will it include? European Commissioner Thierry Breton - entrusted with vaccines - answered the question this March 28 on Le Grand Jury show.

Coronavirus: the situation in the world as of Tuesday March 2, the hardest-hit countries

Currently spreading over the world, coronavirus has infected over 115 million people. Covid-19 has killed at least 2.5 million people as well. What are the most-infected countries? What country does report the highest infection toll? What country is doing better? What country does vaccinate the most? Here is the overall situation as of Tuesday March 2, 2021.

Dernier repas à Pompéi exhibition at the Musée de l'Homme - closed

The Musée de l'Homme invites us to share a meal, but not just any meal. The "Last meal in Pompeii" exhibition takes us on a journey through the remains and foodstuffs found during archaeological excavations. The objects and works on display are being brought out of Italy for the first time: don't miss this exceptional exhibition, which opens in January 2021.

Eataly, the temple of Italian gastronomy in Paris

Eataly in figures: 4,000 sq. m. of floor space, 2,500 sq. m. of delicatessen, 800 Italian wines, 7 food outlets... The opening of this new spot dedicated to Italian gastronomy is sure to please.

Where to go on vacations in Europe this summer? The European Union launches a website to help travelers

Were you wondering where to go to Europe this summer? Spain, Italy, Croatia or even Finland? Because all countries have not totally reopened their borders yet, and some of them impose some conditions, the European Commission launched a website to help travelers find the best option possible and travel safely.

Coronavirus: France teams up with three other European countries to purchase vaccines

In order to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic as well as possible, France has teamed up with Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy within Europe’s Inclusive Vaccines Alliance. Together, they announce to have signed a first principle agreement with the AstraZeneca laboratory to buy several millions of vaccine doses.

Coronavirus: Greece and Italy reopen their airports

Coronavirus will not have the best of your summer holidays in the sun! Greek and Italian governments have announced they were getting ready to reopen their airports this summer to welcome European tourists again.

The European Commission to soon present a tourism recovery plan

This May 13th, the European Commission is said to pass a series of measures in order to save the summer season of the tourism sector.

Pane & Olio, the new restaurant from Sicilian chef Giuseppe Messina

Sicilian chef Giuseppe Messina opens his third restaurant in the 16th arrondissement, Pane & Olio, where he offers Sicilian specialities that are little known to the general public!