Meloni’s spat with Donald Trump shows Italy's readiness to risk a bigger fightItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has broken ranks with other G7 leaders by directly challenging Donald Trump. Unlike her peers who oft...
Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
France, UK seek Hormuz deployment if U.S.-Iran ceasefire takes holdFrance and Britain are proposing a multinational naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan aims to secure shipping routes should a ...
In 1991, hikers in the Alps saw a body in melting ice and found Europe’s oldest known natural human mummy, “Ötzi the Iceman.”The year 1991 marked a pivotal moment in archaeological history when Ötzi the Iceman was uncovered in the Alps. This astonishingly preserve...
Quote of the day by Hannibal: 'Many things which nature makes difficult become easy to the man who uses...' - advice on using intelligence to succeed and how to solve problems with smart thinking by military strategist of Second Punic WarQuote of the day by Hannibal: Ancient general Hannibal Barca's wisdom transcends military strategy, highlighting intelligence as adaptabili...
Avalanche derails train in Swiss Alps as snow risk remains highAn avalanche struck a train near Goppenstein, Switzerland, injuring five people as heavy snowfall triggers widespread deadly snow slides. L...
10 countries you need just 24 hours to exploreThese countries may be the smallest in the world, but they are packed with unique experiences.
Paris Olympics changes Tour de France tour finale route to NiceThe Tour de France 2024 will have a different finale in Nice instead of Paris due to the Summer Olympics in Paris. The race will start in F...
Unveiling Oetzi the Iceman's ancestral connection: DNA links him to modern-day TurkeyScientists have completed an updated genome of Oetzi the Iceman, determining that the ancient hunter was mostly descended from farmers from...
Avalanche on Italian Alps glacier, search parties still working as 17 unaccountedA huge part of the Italian Alps glacier broke off and ran into hikers in the north part of Italy. Search parties are going with their searc...
Slim' chance of finding survivors after Italy glacier collapseThe disaster struck one day after a record-high temperature of 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) was recorded at the summit of the...
From Santa's demon sidekick to having his own day, Krampus has become a world phenomenonKrampus has his own day - December 5 - in Austria.
Be an ultra trail hiker! Go on the inter-country Tour du Mont Blanc pathIf you complete the hike, you are a winner indeed. Read along for more.
Hyped for a reason: Enjoy a train ride at Cinque TerreThe train passes through tunnels and every moment when sunlight comes through, the view is spectacular.
Visit Sicily and Lake Garda this summer and relax peacefully in a boutique resortIt’s a good idea to pick a local guide and know about interesting attractions for children and make your plans for the week ahead.
Walking the path: Top three scenic places to slacklineSlacklines can be set up in two principle ways: in two sections of webbing with a tensioner or with three sections of webbing and a tension...
- Switzerland, Italy to recast borders due to warming
Climate change is literally bringing European neighbours Italy and Switzerland closer. Melting glaciers in the Alps have prompted the two c...