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CNNMoney: Germany and Italy sound upbeat on debt crisisupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 12:40:00

The leaders of Germany and Italy sought to present a united front Wednesday in the fight to resolve the eurozone debt crisis and revive the ailing European economy.

Chinese Embassy pressures Italy to protect immigrants after killingsupdated: Mon Jan 09 2012 05:34:00

Saying it was "shocked and alarmed" after a Chinese man and infant were killed in a botched robbery in Rome, the Chinese Embassy urged Italian authorities to protect Chinese citizens in Italy.

Plans to restore crumbling Colosseum cause rumblings in Romeupdated: Fri Jan 06 2012 05:00:00

It sits in the ancient heart of Rome and is an emblem of the city's imperial history as well as an icon of Italy.

CNNMoney: UniCredit stock plunges 14%updated: Wed Jan 04 2012 12:31:00

UniCredit's stock plunged 14% on the Milan stock exchange Wednesday after the Italian bank slashed its offering price for €7.5 billion of new shares.

Europe's leaders warn of tough 2012updated: Mon Jan 02 2012 05:31:00

Europe's leaders warned 2012 was likely to be tougher than 2011, when spiralling borrowing costs forced political change in Italy and Spain and threatened the survival of the euro.

CNNMoney: Europe's debt deal is falling flatupdated: Thu Dec 15 2011 07:52:00

What fiscal pact? There is little sign that last week's European summit even happened, judging from the high cost of sovereign debt and the weakness in European markets.

Yields ease at ?7bn Italian 12-month bill saleupdated: Mon Dec 12 2011 09:24:00

Italy's borrowing costs fell slightly on Monday as the Treasury sold ?7bn of one-year bills to yield 5.952 per cent with demand nearly double the amount on offer.

Will Europe's new 'fiscal compact' work?updated: Sun Dec 11 2011 03:08:00

The European Council of December 8 produced a curious mixture of cohesion and disagreement.

Italy announces ?30 billion budget planupdated: Sun Dec 04 2011 19:49:00

Italy's new prime minister late Sunday proposed ?30 billion ($41 billion) in new taxes and spending cuts over two years, including reductions to future pensions, in an effort to end a budget crisis that has clouded the future of Europe's common currency.

Italian short-term borrowing costs surgeupdated: Fri Nov 25 2011 10:50:00

Italy's borrowing costs shot higher on Friday as Rome was forced to pay euro-era high interest rates to investors in what analysts called an "awful" auction of short-term debt.

Big test for Italy's leadershipupdated: Wed Nov 16 2011 12:49:00

As Mario Monti works to form a new Italian government, CNN's Matthew Chance examines the challenges ahead.

CNNMoney: Stocks slide as eurozone issues persistupdated: Mon Nov 14 2011 16:29:00

U.S. stocks slid Monday as investors grew wary over whether political transitions in Greece and Italy will help resolve Europe's debt crisis.

CNNMoney: Why the United States is not Italyupdated: Mon Nov 14 2011 13:11:00

Italy's debt crisis raises an uncomfortable question in the United States: Is America like Italy?

CNNMoney: Stocks: New leaders, new weekupdated: Mon Nov 14 2011 08:41:00

U.S. stocks were set to edge lower Monday, as Greece and Italy swap out leaders, and investors remain cautious about how much these transitions will help resolve Europe's debt crisis.

Berlusconi leaves Italy with legacy of colorful style, debtupdated: Sat Nov 12 2011 16:31:00

As Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi steps down, the charming billionaire will leave his country with a legacy of colorful brashness and painful debt.

CNNMoney: Stocks tied to Europe hopesupdated: Fri Nov 11 2011 08:34:00

U.S. stocks looked to build on gains from the previous session Friday, as leaders in Italy and Greece took measures to curb the region's ongoing debt crisis.

Italy running out of optionsupdated: Fri Nov 11 2011 07:46:00

CNN's Nina dos Santos has a look at what four options are available to Italy to potentially stave off economic disaster.

Italy struggles with uncertaintyupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 11:38:00

Silvio Berlusconi's imminent departure only leaves more uncertainty for Italy. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

The eurozone is tearing itself apartupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 09:49:00

The eurozone crisis has truly engulfed Italy -- but is it because the country is insolvent or simply unable to access funds easily in the financial markets?

CNNMoney: Italy: Definitely too big to fail, maybe too big to bailupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 05:32:00

Douglas J. Elliott, who worked as an investment banker for two decades, is a fellow at the Brookings Institution.

Italy soon to adopt reforms promised to EU, president saysupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 00:36:00

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano said Wednesday that his country will adopt a series of austerity measures promised to the European Union, as officials try to allay investor fears and head off a eurozone debt crisis.

Erin Burnett on stock market dropupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 00:36:00

CNN's Erin Burnett talks to Wolf Blitzer about the big drop fueled by concerns over Italy.

Asia stocks catch Italy contagionupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 23:18:00

Asian stock markets tumbled in early trade on Thursday, reacting sharply to global fears that Italy's debt crisis could trigger a European recession.

CNNMoney: Stocks get hammered by Italy fearsupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 16:25:00

Investors ran for the hills Wednesday, shaken to the core by fears that Italy, Europe's fourth-largest economy, was headed deeper into crisis mode.

CNNMoney: Official: Italy will adopt austerity measuresupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 13:38:00

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano said Wednesday that his country in coming days will adopt a series of austerity measures promised to the European Union, as officials try to allay investor fears and head off a eurozone debt crisis.

Has Italy passed the point of no return?updated: Wed Nov 09 2011 12:55:00

Europe's financial crisis claimed its second scalp in three days when Italy's Silvio Berlusconi announced he will step down after parliament approves new austerity measures in an effort to stave off economic collapse.

What's next for post-Berlusconi Italyupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 12:55:00

CNN's Matthew Chance discusses what's next for Italy after Silvio Berlusconi plans to steps down.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Investors spooked by Italy's troublesupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 08:51:00

Investors better buckle up. U.S. stocks are headed for a sell-off at Wednesday's open, after Italy's key bond rate rose above 7%, sparking worry that Italy may be forced to seek a bailout.

CNNMoney: Italian bond yields flirt with 7%updated: Tue Nov 08 2011 15:09:00

Italy's borrowing costs remain in the danger zone near 7%, even after embattled Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announced he would resign after the next budget is passed by parliament.

Recipe: Stuffed, baked eggplantupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 08:08:00

These eggplant halves look wonderful and are as delicious cold as they are hot, a perfect side dish or vegetarian main course that can be made in advance.

CNNMoney: Stocks fight Italian jitters to close higherupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 16:38:00

Stocks climbed higher in the final hour of trading after a choppy day. Investors have shifted their focus to Italy, as it appears Greece is finally getting its house in order.

CNNMoney: Greece? Ancient news compared to Italyupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 14:04:00

Greece is last week's news. Today investors are worried about Italy, where the cost of borrowing has reached record levels.

CNNMoney: World markets: Italy takes center stageupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 08:08:00

World markets were choppy Monday following speculation that Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi could be on the verge of resigning.

CNNMoney: Stocks set for modest lossesupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 08:01:00

U.S. stocks were poised to kick off the week slightly lower, as worries about the stability of Greece and Italy continued to hang over global markets.

CNNMoney: Italy getting IMF chaperoneupdated: Fri Nov 04 2011 10:33:00

Italy has agreed to have the International Monetary Fund monitor the implementation of proposed fiscal reforms, European Union officials announced Friday.

History of the euroupdated: Thu Nov 03 2011 11:20:00

CNN's Max Foster takes a look at the history of the euro and the controversy surrounding it.

CNNMoney: Euro rescue plan 'sugar rush' wears offupdated: Fri Oct 28 2011 12:18:00

Investors took a critical view of Europe's master plan Friday, after a tepid auction of Italian bonds highlighted that confidence is still lacking.

7 killed after flooding ravages parts of northern Italy, officials sayupdated: Fri Oct 28 2011 09:59:00

Seven people have died and seven others are missing after rains triggered severe flooding in northern Italy, civil protection officials said Friday.

Occupy Rome protests turn violentupdated: Sat Oct 15 2011 17:33:00

CNN's Jonathan Mann speaks to Newsweek reporter Barbie Nadeau about violence at the Occupy Rome protests.

How to book your own Grand Tourupdated: Tue Oct 11 2011 09:20:00

An epic tour of the Continent is the time-tested way to see Europe -- if you've got a month or three and a pile of cash. Until you win the lotto, we'll help you hit the grandest sites on your wish list.

CNNMoney: European bank rescue talk intensifiesupdated: Wed Oct 05 2011 13:44:00

The gloom hanging over European markets lifted slightly Wednesday amid rising hopes for a government rescue of the continent's troubled banking sector.

CNNMoney: Moody's downgrades Italyupdated: Tue Oct 04 2011 18:13:00

In another sign of the tough financial conditions in Europe, Moody's on Tuesday cut Italy's credit rating by three notches and assigned it a "negative outlook."

U.S. Eagles flying home from Rugby World Cup after Italy defeatupdated: Tue Sep 27 2011 08:25:00

The United States' hopes of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time were dashed in New Zealand on Tuesday, after a 27-10 defeat to Italy.

Secret hotels of Italyupdated: Fri Sep 23 2011 14:29:00

Wouldn't it be easier if Italy were just a bit more boring? The art, the history, the landscapes, the pasta -- seriously, you're always going to feel like there's more to do (or eat). If actual relaxing is on your agenda, the Piedmont region may just be your answer.

Fortune: How Italy can save itselfupdated: Tue Sep 20 2011 10:14:00

The surprise downgrade of Italy's sovereign debt overnight by Standard and Poor's exposes the fatal flaws of pushing through draconian austerity measures on a nation experiencing economic weakness.

CNNMoney: S&P downgrades Italy on weak economic outlookupdated: Tue Sep 20 2011 08:42:00

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services cut Italy's sovereign credit rating late Monday, saying the nation's weakening economic growth and political uncertainty have dented its financial stability.

Berlusconi blasts Italy downgradeupdated: Tue Sep 20 2011 07:56:00

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Tuesday blasted the downgrading of his country's debt by ratings agency Standard & Poor's, saying it was more influenced by politics and newspaper reports than by economic reality.

CNNMoney: Italian debt woes no threat to U.S. banksupdated: Fri Sep 16 2011 15:38:00

The debt crisis in Europe is knocking on Italy's door, but American banks still appear to be well insulated from the dreaded contagion.

CNNMoney: Stocks rally on hopes that China will buy Italy's bondsupdated: Mon Sep 12 2011 17:21:00

Stocks finished a choppy session higher Monday, as investors who have been worried about a deepening European debt crisis pinned their hopes on a report that China is in talks with Italy to buy the cash-strapped country's debt.

Rome rumbles over austerity plansupdated: Wed Sep 07 2011 15:49:00

Italians take to the streets of Rome to protest the government's austerity plans.

Italian workers strike as Senate votes on belt-tighteningupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 17:11:00

A major Italian trade union called on workers to strike Tuesday, as the country's Senate prepares to vote on austerity measures to try to bring the country's budget under control.

Italian workers considering strikeupdated: Tue Sep 06 2011 17:11:00

A major Italian trade union called on workers to strike as the country's Senate prepares to vote on austerity measures.

Where in the world ... ?updated: Mon Aug 29 2011 15:00:00

[Updated 3 p.m. ET, Monday, August 29] These beachgoers are enjoying themselves on Isola dei Conigli ("Rabbit Island") in Lampedusa, Italy.

People.com: British Heiress Petra Ecclestone Weds in Romeupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 09:12:00

British heiress Petra Ecclestone weds in a three-day celebration

Player strike halts Italy's big kick-offupdated: Fri Aug 26 2011 11:57:00

The Italian football season will not begin this weekend due to a player strike over the league's collective bargaining agreement.

Hidden archive exposes WWII slaughtersupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 08:42:00

The din of approaching vehicles shattered the silence over San Pancrazio at daybreak. It was June 29, 1944, when retreating German SS troops stormed the remote Tuscan village nestled in the Italian countryside.

CNNMoney: European fear: The wolves are at the gateupdated: Fri Aug 05 2011 14:53:00

A sharp drop in manufacturing, a towering debt-to-GDP ratio and a jaw-dropping decline in equity markets.

Global markets destabilized by 'toxic' cocktailupdated: Fri Aug 05 2011 11:23:00

Turbulence and uncertainty dominated the global financial markets on Friday as a lack of investor and trader confidence continued to drive share values downward.

Why is Italy now at center of Europe's debt crisis?updated: Fri Aug 05 2011 07:17:00

Italy has found itself at the center of spiralling economic concerns in recent days. Fears that it might default on its huge debt have pushed up the cost of government borrowing and led Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to address lawmakers in a bid to reassure the markets.

CNNMoney: Throw 3 coins in the fountain. Italy needs themupdated: Wed Aug 03 2011 13:17:00

If you think the markets have been ugly in the United States for the past eight days, you obviously haven't looked at Italy.

Berlusconi: Italy on firm footing to tackle financial woesupdated: Wed Aug 03 2011 13:11:00

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi expressed confidence Wednesday in Italy's ability to confront the financial anxieties shadowing Italy and rest of the continent.

Italy's best affordable country innsupdated: Thu Jul 28 2011 08:04:00

From an ancient stone villa in Piedmont to an atelier in Florence, we reveal Italy's best affordable country inns.

Europe's resurgent far right focuses on immigration, multiculturalismupdated: Mon Jul 25 2011 12:04:00

The far right in Europe has enjoyed a renaissance over the past 30 years, driven by resentment of the growing powers of the European Union and by rejection of the "multiculturalism" that has accompanied rapid immigration from the developing world.

Italy pushing economic reformupdated: Fri Jul 15 2011 07:11:00

CNN's Nina Dos Santos talks to a professor about Italy attempting to pass a $57 billion austerity plan.

Is Italy the next Greece?updated: Wed Jul 13 2011 06:20:00

When it comes to financial problems in the Eurozone, can you fairly compare Italy with Greece? CNN's Becky Anderson asks.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Investors rattled by Italyupdated: Tue Jul 12 2011 08:42:00

U.S. stocks were headed for another bruising day Tuesday, as fears about the eurozone debt crisis spreading to Italy rattled investors' nerves.

CNNMoney: Concerns about China, Italy batter global stocksupdated: Tue Jul 12 2011 07:37:00

World stock markets tumbled Tuesday, after a report stoked concerns about the finances of more than five dozen Chinese companies, and as fears remain high about Europe's debt crisis spilling over into Italy.

CNNMoney: Arrivederci, rally! Why Italy is latest worryupdated: Mon Jul 11 2011 13:03:00

This whole euro debt crisis is starting to remind me of the tagline of "Jaws." Just when you thought it was safe to go back into stocks ... cue the ominous cello music.

CNNMoney: Italy debt concerns plague world marketsupdated: Mon Jul 11 2011 12:28:00

World markets slumped Monday, as fears about debt crises plagued both Europe and the United States.

Brazilian court upholds freedom for Italian fugitiveupdated: Thu Jun 09 2011 20:12:00

Diplomatic tension between Brazil and Italy heightened Thursday after Brazil's Supreme Tribunal freed a fugitive wanted for multiple killings in Italy in the 1970s.

CNNMoney: Dollar hits 2-month high against euroupdated: Mon May 23 2011 13:37:00

The dollar hit a two-month high against the euro Monday as a resurgence of concerns about Europe's unsustainable debt levels and a possible slowdown in the continent's economy took its toll.

Italian film scores inspire Danger Mouse's new album 'Rome'updated: Tue May 17 2011 08:54:00

It's nice when dreams come true, and even better when the person has dreamed big.

People.com: Jersey Shore Cast Takes Italy by Stormupdated: Sun May 15 2011 18:28:00

A crowd of fans gathers as The Situation, Pauly D and their costars arrive in Florence

Thousands of Libyans flee to Italyupdated: Sat May 14 2011 08:51:00

Libyan refugees say they made the treacherous trip by sea to escape fighting in their country. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.

Baby boomers eye adventure, bucket listupdated: Fri May 13 2011 08:06:00

Sipping cappuccino and taking it slow is one way to experience Italy. Test driving a growling, candy-apple-red Ferrari in the country's Motor Valley is quite another.

Rome prepares for beatification of John Paul IIupdated: Thu Apr 28 2011 14:15:00

More than one million people are expected in Rome this weekend for the beatification of Pope John Paul II, the biggest event in Vatican City since his death six years ago.

Man attacks flight attendant on Alitalia planeupdated: Mon Apr 25 2011 08:33:00

An apparently agitated passenger attacked a flight attendant on Alitalia Flight 329 from Paris to Rome late Sunday and asked that the flight be diverted to Tripoli, Libya, the airline said.

An insider's tasty tips for Romeupdated: Tue Apr 19 2011 09:28:00

Romans do know how to throw a party. Rome is young, fun and fast-moving, but you'll get the most out of the Eternal City if you really take time to explore and savor it.

Migrant train delay causes European diplomatic riftupdated: Mon Apr 18 2011 15:54:00

The Italian and French governments were both trying to defuse an escalating diplomatic row Monday after France refused entry to a train carrying North African migrants from Italy.

'Jersey Shore's' trip to Italy delayedupdated: Fri Apr 08 2011 02:47:00

The 'Jersey Shore's' trip to Italy is delayed and Bristol Palin earns more than $250,000 for talking about abstinence.

Netherlands, Italy and France all claim away winsupdated: Fri Mar 25 2011 18:23:00

Friday proved a good evening for some major European football nations, with the Netherlands, Italy and France all claiming away victories in their Euro 2012 qualifying groups.

Italy score historic Six Nations win over Franceupdated: Sat Mar 12 2011 15:04:00

Italy stunned France 22-21 in rugby union's Six Nations championship in Rome Saturday as Mirco Bergamasco scored 17 points, including a crucial penalty five minutes from time.

Traffickers try to exploit N. Africa unrest, experts fearupdated: Wed Mar 09 2011 11:40:00

People trafficking syndicates could try to exploit the unrest in North Africa, potentially causing a surge in the number of victims arriving in Europe, experts fear.

Italy: al Qaeda will exploit North African migrant floodupdated: Thu Feb 17 2011 19:56:00

It is now estimated that more than 5,000 would-be migrants have arrived on the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa in the past week -- most of them crossing from Tunisia to escape the political turmoil there or seek work in Europe.

SI.com: Raphael Honingstein: Germany still looking to end drought against Italyupdated: Thu Feb 10 2011 09:43:00

It's become fashionable to see friendly internationals as pointless. In a literal sense, they are, of course: neither money nor trophies are at stake, and the very idea of professional players risking their health for no tangible benefits (apart from the profits made by the federations and TV stations) is anathema to club supporters and managers.

SI.com: Gabriele Marcotti: Udinese's scouting the key to the club's successful business modelupdated: Thu Feb 03 2011 17:43:00

Last June, in South Africa, there was one Italian club with rather split loyalties. It had sent no fewer than eight players to the World Cup, representing six different nations. Had this been a perennial Champions' League powerhouse, you might not be surprised. But it was little Udinese, hailing from a town of around 100,000, tucked away in the foggy (half the year anyway), northeast of the country.

People.com: Mama Mia! The Jersey Shore Cast Heads to Italyupdated: Tue Jan 25 2011 17:31:00

The cast will trade the boardwalk for piazzas and gorillas for Italian stallions in season 4, says MTV

Rome to focus on Olympics dream after ending F1 bidupdated: Fri Jan 21 2011 14:38:00

Rome's mayor has given up hope of hosting a Formula One race in the Italian capital, and announced on Friday that he will instead focus on winning the rights to stage the summer Olympics.

Tourists in Rome face new taxupdated: Tue Jan 04 2011 07:39:00

A new tax on tourists to the Eternal City is causing controversy, with hotels expressing fears it could hurt their business and scare tourists away.

Italy to ban plastic bags in New Yearupdated: Fri Dec 31 2010 09:46:00

Italy is a nation known as much for its food as for the ubiquitous plastic bag, given out freely with every purchase around the country and often left to litter streets or landfills. A new ban coming into effect January 1, however, may change that.

Explosive found in parcel at Greek Embassy in Romeupdated: Mon Dec 27 2010 10:55:00

Italian police on Monday found an explosive package at the Greek Embassy in Rome, the second time in as many weeks that embassies there have received explosives through the mail.

Two embassies hit by blasts in Romeupdated: Mon Dec 27 2010 10:55:00

Chile's embassy is hit by an attack shortly after a bomb exploded at the Swiss Embassy

Report: Anarchist group says it is behind mail bombs at Rome embassiesupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 19:20:00

An anarchist group claimed credit for a pair of mail bombings Thursday at embassies in Rome, vowing in messages that it plans more such acts to "destroy the systems of domination," the state-run ANSA news agency reports.

Students protest education reform plans in Italyupdated: Wed Dec 22 2010 11:07:00

Tens of thousands of university students took to the streets of Rome on Wednesday, Italian media estimated, amid heavy security to protest educational reforms planned by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's government.

Device on train sparks bomb alert in Romeupdated: Tue Dec 21 2010 12:58:00

A black box with wires hanging out of it was found under a train seat Tuesday, sparking a bomb alert, Italian police said.

Italian football strike called off after deal struckupdated: Thu Dec 09 2010 16:11:00

This weekend's Serie A program in Italy will go ahead after the players' union (AIC) and league officials signed a new agreement.

Students protest education reform in Italyupdated: Fri Nov 26 2010 03:04:00

Students protesting government education reforms stormed the Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy's official news agency reported Thursday.

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