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Italy

A country in Southern Europe
Italy (official name – Italian Republic) is a state in Southern Europe, occupying the Apennine Peninsula, as well as the large islands of Sicily and Sardinia. It borders France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia, and is washed by the waters of several seas of the Mediterranean basin, including the Ligurian, Tyrrhenian, Adriatic, and Ionian Seas. The country has an area of about 301,340 km² and a population of approximately 59 million people, and its capital is Rome. Italy is the cradle of the great Roman Empire and the Renaissance. Italy is one of the most economically developed countries in the world - the "Group of Seven."
2002
The country joined the Eurozone, adopting the euro as its official currency
2006
The national football team won the World Cup
2021
The country won the Eurovision Song Contest
2022
One of Europe's most powerful supercomputers was launched in Italy
2023
The country's stock market reached a 15-year high, and unemployment fell
2025
The country's tourism sector shows impressive growth and recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic
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TOP 10 movies with spring mood

A selection of the best movies of different genres for spring mood.

UNN Lite • April 12, 04:27 PM • 66552 views
Excavations in Pompeii reveal rare frescoes over 2,000 years old

Archaeologists have discovered rare and detailed frescoes depicting Greek mythology and Roman culture in a banquet hall in the ancient city of Pompeii, opening a fascinating window into life more than 2,000 years ago.

Culture • April 12, 02:02 PM • 76002 views
Cannes Film Festival unveils its competition program, including a russian film

The Cannes Film Festival has announced its competition program, which includes a film by russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov and a special screening of Sergei Loznitsa's film about the russian invasion of Ukraine.

Culture • April 12, 01:48 PM • 16865 views
France plans to significantly cut public services to reduce budget deficit

France plans to significantly cut public services, such as medical transportation and subsidies, to reduce its budget deficit of 5. 5% of GDP.

News of the World • April 10, 09:25 AM • 21719 views
Explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in Italy kills at least 3 people

An explosion at a hydroelectric power plant near Bologna, Italy, killed at least 3 people, injured 5 and left 4 missing during maintenance work.

Society • April 9, 11:31 PM • 31195 views
Ukrainian weightlifter wins three medals at the World Cup in Thailand

Ukrainian weightlifter Anastasia Manevska won three bronze medals in the 87 kg weight category at the World Championships in Phuket, Thailand.

Sports • April 9, 03:14 PM • 25755 views
NATO's Sea Shield 24 military exercises begin in Romania

More than 2,200 troops and 135 ships, aircraft and vehicles from 12 NATO and partner countries take part in the Sea Shield 24 naval exercise in Romania.

News of the World • April 8, 01:42 PM • 27378 views
"A turning point": Japan's Prime Minister says the country is changing its defense posture

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Russia's attack on Ukraine, as well as the situation in the Middle East and East Asia, requires changes in the country's policy. Geopolitical tensions have pushed the world to a "historic turning point" and forced Japan to change its defense strategy.

Politics • April 8, 09:37 AM • 38256 views
April 7: World Health Day, International Beaver Day

Today, on April 7, all supporters of a healthy lifestyle, people who care about their bodies, can join the World Health Day. The event is aimed at emphasizing the importance of health in our lives, engaging humanity in solving physical and mental problems, and raising awareness of various diseases

UNN Lite • April 7, 03:09 AM • 36810 views
Romania hosts "Sea Shield 24" military exercises with the participation of NATO countries, in which Moldova and Georgia will take part

More than 2,200 military personnel from 12 NATO and partner countries will take part in Exercise Sea Shield 24, which will take place in Romania from April 8-21 and will include maritime and riverine operations in the Black Sea region.

News of the World • April 6, 02:28 PM • 35404 views
Italian defense minister: channel of communication with russia, tough and critical, must remain open

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crossetto said that a tough and critical channel of communication with Russia must remain open to achieve a just peace and stop Russian attacks on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 03:26 PM • 26804 views
Young Ukrainian model becomes a victim of an accident involving a Ferrari in Italy - media

Ukrainian model Anna Kraevskaya, 21, was killed in a Ferrari crash in Italy on Easter Sunday after the car driven by a Swiss DJ crashed into a fence at 200 miles per hour.

Crimes and emergencies • April 4, 02:00 PM • 60462 views
Airbnb, Booking and others: online accommodation bookings in the EU grew by 13.8% over the year, Croatia, Spain, France are the main summer destinations

In 2023, guests spent 678. 6 million nights in short-term rentals in the EU booked through online platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group, or TripAdvisor, an increase of 13.8% compared to 2022.

Society • April 3, 01:49 PM • 27423 views
Security Agreement between Ukraine and Finland: The OP published the text

Ukraine signed a 10-year agreement on security cooperation and long-term support with Finland, which contains powerful provisions on sanctions, compensation and bringing the aggressor to justice, and Finland announced an aid package of €188 million, bringing its total military support to almost €2 billion.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 11:59 AM • 23763 views
44 countries supported the creation of a special tribunal for Russia

44 countries support the creation of a special tribunal to investigate and prosecute the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the Netherlands has offered to host it.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 04:02 AM • 36098 views
Ex-NATO commander: putin may try to stir up the Balkans to distract the West from Ukraine

A former NATO commander warns that russia may be stirring up tensions in the Balkans to distract Western attention from its invasion of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 04:14 PM • 30298 views
255 Ukrainian children were removed by social services from their parents abroad - Lubinets

255 Ukrainian children were removed from their parents by local social services abroad as of December 31, 2023, with the worst situation in Germany (71 cases), Poland (33), Italy (25), Czech Republic (24) and Sweden (17).

News from social networks • April 1, 07:57 PM • 46938 views
Eurovision 2024: Ukraine moved out of the top 3 in the bookmakers' rating

According to updated bookmakers' forecasts, Ukraine has dropped to 4th place with a 10% chance of winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, while Croatia, Switzerland, and Italy occupy the top three spots.

Culture • April 1, 07:32 AM • 24288 views
Mariia Aniichyn wins historic bronze in big air at the World Junior Freestyle Championships

16-year-old Ukrainian athlete Maria Aniychyn won a bronze medal in the big air discipline at the Junior World Freestyle Championships in Livigno, Italy, becoming the first Ukrainian to win a medal at an international freestyle competition.

Sports • March 31, 01:19 AM • 101301 views
35 countries have already agreed to send military and police to France for the Olympics - media

France is inviting military, police and civilian personnel from 45 foreign countries to join the security of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

News of the World • March 29, 01:40 PM • 63455 views
Galushchenko to G7+ countries: Russians will not stop attacking the energy sector - Ukraine needs help in recovery

Russia's massive attack on March 22 caused serious damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure, requiring urgent repairs and an increase in generating capacity, especially maneuvering capacity for Kharkiv and Odesa, as well as strengthening air defense and physical protection of facilities.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 12:58 PM • 50005 views
March 29: International Mermaid Day, Coca-Cola's birthday

Today marks International Mermaid Day, which honors the mythical sea creatures that have captured the human imagination for centuries.

UNN Lite • March 29, 04:03 AM • 39797 views
It will be easier for Ukrainians to obtain passport documents in Munich: what is known

A mobile office of the State Enterprise "Document" has started operating in Munich, Germany, allowing Ukrainians abroad to obtain passport documents.

Society • March 28, 05:56 PM • 47048 views
UNESCO approves emergency assistance program for Ukraine

UNESCO has approved an emergency assistance program to monitor and address the environmental damage caused by Russia's destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, mobilizing more than $66 million to restore Ukraine's cultural heritage, education and science affected by Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 12:06 PM • 24830 views
Ukraine may lose millions due to new EU restrictions on agricultural imports - media

Ukraine will lose millions in potential profits due to new EU restrictions on duty-free imports of agricultural products from Ukraine, which take into account the reduced imports from the second half of 2021.

Economy • March 27, 12:10 PM • 25561 views
Coalition of Armored Vehicles in Support of Ukraine launched in Warsaw

The first meeting of the Coalition for Armored Vehicles for Ukraine, initiated by Poland and Germany, with the participation of the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden, was held in Warsaw to strengthen the armored vehicle capacity in Ukraine through supply, repair, training and tactical development.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 12:05 AM • 33593 views
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: what number will alyona alyona & Jerry Heil perform under

Representatives of Ukraine alyona alyona & Jerry Heil will perform the song "Teresa & Maria" at number 5 in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on May 7.

Culture • March 26, 07:15 PM • 29004 views
Ukraine's youth football team defeats Switzerland and qualifies for Euro 2024

Ukraine's U19 football team defeated Switzerland 3-0 and qualified for Euro 2024 without conceding a single goal.

Sports • March 26, 05:07 PM • 25449 views
Japan eases arms export rules, allowing the sale of next-generation fighters

Japan has relaxed its arms export rules to allow the sale of next-generation fighter jets developed jointly with the UK and Italy, removing a major obstacle to the trilateral project.

News of the World • March 26, 11:39 AM • 27906 views
March 26: World Vermouth Day, "Make Up Your Own Holiday" Day

Today, March 26, all cocktail lovers can join the World Vermouth Day. The event was founded by the famous bartender and vermouth producer Giancarlo Mancino.

UNN Lite • March 26, 04:03 AM • 31381 views