The cable car was traveling at a height of nearly 40 feet, going from the Lake Maggiore area in northern Italy to Mottarone Mountain, when it suddenly fell.
Tag: Italy
Italy Wins 2020 Eurovision Song Contest
The first major global cultural event to be held in person since the coronavirus pandemic hit last year ended in a triumph for Italy’s Maneskin, who won with a hard-rocking song called “Zitti E Buoni.”
Italy’s Vaccine Drive Runs Up Against a Sacred Institution: Summer Vacation
The inoculation campaign in the country is speeding up, but it is heading smack into the holiday period, prompting fears among officials that some would rather get away than get a shot.
Traveling to Europe? A Country-by-Country Reopening Guide
Members of the European Union are welcoming vaccinated travelers, including Americans. But there are still rules and restrictions to abide by. Here’s how to navigate them and what to expect.
Capri — First Choice of the Jet Set — Gets First Dibs on Vaccines
Eager to jump-start the lagging tourist economy and compete with Greece and Spain, Italy allows residents of its island playgrounds to get first in line for inoculations.
Paris Teenager’s New Gig: Would-Be Queen of Italy. A Nation Shrugs.
The son of Italy’s last king has tapped his teen granddaughter to eventually lead the House of Savoy, pretenders to Italy’s defunct throne. “Totally illegitimate,” says a rival clan.
These Neanderthals Weren’t Cannibals, So Who Ate Them? Stone Age Hyenas.
An archaeological excavation south of Rome uncovered fossil remains of nine Neanderthals, along with the bones of hyenas, elephants and rhinoceroses.
Milva, Redheaded Italian Diva of Many Artistic Hues, Dies at 81
One of Italy’s best-known singers, she sang pop songs and political anthems, and appeared at festivals and on theater stages.
2 Americans Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Italian Police Officer
The two American men were teenagers in July 2019 when an early-morning scuffle with two plainclothes police officers in Rome turned deadly.
France Plots a Path Out of Lockdown
European governments are looking to ease restrictions as vaccinations ramp up and the number of new virus cases falls.