Spikes in the numbers of deaths and cases have become the new normal in the country with Europe’s oldest population.
Author: JASON HOROWITZ
Fear of Coronavirus Leaves the Faithful Without Mass in Italy’s North
Concerns over safety and the fear of spreading the virus have upended many rituals of life in the region, including Sunday Mass.
Italy, Mired in Politics Over Virus, Asks How Much Testing Is Too Much
National and regional leaders are trading blame, with the dispute centered around whether Lombardy had inflated the threat by testing too much.
Coronavirus Stalls Milan, Italy’s Economic Engine
Milan is not a closed city, but it is a drastically slowed one, after a spike of cases in the region, raising anxiety about a broader slowdown.
Why Matteo Salvini Wouldn’t Mind Being Prosecuted
The Italian nationalist is facing a potential trial on accusations of abduction for blocking rescued migrants when he was interior minister. And he can’t believe his luck.
The Scenic Isle Where the World’s Chaos Comes Home to Roost
On Samos, islanders and asylum seekers bear the shared brunt of forces beyond their control — like chaos in the Middle East and the cold shoulder of the European Union.
Di Maio Quits as Five Star Leader in Italy, Deepening Party’s Disarray
He was once the fresh face of a new political force. Now, his exit could signal yet another government crisis.
Salvini Remains at the Eye of Italy’s Political Storm
The hard-right leader may be poised for a breakthrough in two traditionally hostile regions. If he can win there, his opponents fear, he can win anywhere.
As Five Star Party Risks Implosion, Italy Fears the Fallout
The populists who upended Italian politics are struggling with defections, plummeting poll numbers and the compromises of government. What comes next could be worse.
Troubles at an Aging Steel Mill Mirror Italy’s Own
The largest factory in the country’s economically depressed south teeters on closing, a victim of declining industry, haphazard regulation and volatile politics.