Union leads march in Rome calling for job creation
A union of Italian metal workers has led thousands of people in a march through the heart of Rome to press the new government for measures to spur job creation. Full story
From "bunga bunga" to "pianists" - Italy's political slang
ROME (Reuters) - An encyclopedia of Italian political slang has shone a light on a colorful and Byzantine world where lawmakers and journalists speak a language you won't find in any ordinary dictionary. Full story
Merkel ally wants no ECB purchases of Italian debt: newspaper
BERLIN (Reuters) - The European Central Bank should stop buying Italian government debt if Italy failed to meet its debt reduction requirements, a senior ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a newspaper interview published on Thursday. Full story
Italy will not dismantle Monti's labor reform: minister
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's new government will make few substantial changes to the much-criticized labor reform adopted last year by former premier Mario Monti, Industry and Welfare Minister Enrico Giovannini told parliament on Tuesday. Full story
Italy banks do not need EU aid: econ minister
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Italian banks do not need a European Union bailout to boost their capital base, Economy Minister Fabrizio Saccomanni said on Tuesday. Full story
Guess a place that helped inspire Dan Brown’s ‘Inferno’
NBC’s Keir Simmons takes a walk through the secret passageways of a place that offers a rare glimpse of history and the secrets of Italy’s rulers, and helped inspire Dan Brown’s new book, “Inferno.”
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Six killed in ship crash in Italy
Six people died and three are missing after a cargo ship ran into a control tower in Genoa, Italy. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Video shows tornado touching down in Italy
Amateur video shows a tornado touching down in the villages near Bologna, Italy. NBC’s Craig Melvin shares more details.
Global Markets: European Shares Higher on Italy Hopes
CNBC's Kelly Evans reports on all the market moving events from Europe, as political concerns in Italy softened after its President agreed to stay for another term.
Nearly $6 million in gold found hidden in car
Italian border police intercepted a ton of gold bullion worth nearly $6 million on the border with Switzerland on Easter Sunday. NBCNews.com's Alex Witt reports.
Can Amanda Knox be forced back to Italy?
Defense attorneys Keith Sullivan and Karen DeSoto weigh in on the new orders from Italy’s highest court for a new trial for Amanda Knox who was acquitted of murder just 18 months ago.
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