Italy
Ancient Greece
Stunning New Discoveries at Ancient Greek City of Paestum in Italy
Archaeologists digging in southern Italy at the ancient Greek city of Paestum, first named Poseidonia, after the Greek god of the sea, Poseidon, have uncovered a trove of historical treasures in a temple.
The treasures include a statue of the Greek...
Europe
Greek Woman Takes Charge of Italian Soccer Giants Roma
Lina Souloukou, a Greek sports executive, has been appointed by the historic Italian club A.S. Roma as the new Managing Director and General Manager.
The Italian club announced on Tuesday the start of its collaboration with the Greek woman who...
Europe
Italy Shipwreck Death Toll Rises As More Bodies Pulled From Sea
Tragedy struck off the coast of Italy's Calabria region as a wooden sailing boat carrying refugees reportedly crashed into rocks; the death toll has so far reached 62.
Rescue efforts recovered the bodies of two more victims from the sea,...
Business
Starbucks Introduces Olive Oil Coffee
The world's largest coffee chain Starbucks announced the launch of a line of olive oil-infused drinks in Italy.
Chief executive Howard Schultz says olive oil's "unexpected, velvety, buttery flavor... enhanced the coffee and lingers beautifully on the palate."
"Now, there's going...
Environment
Venice Canals Dry Up as Italy Braces for Severe Drought
With almost little snowfall this winter, Italy is preparing for yet another year of extreme drought, which will lead to lower food yields and water shortages.
The snowfall totals in the Alps are just half of what they normally are,...
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...