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Officers injured in G8 student clashes in Turin

Nineteen officers were taken to hospital with minor injuries and two students were arrested after a second day of clashes between police and protestors in Turin on Tuesday.

Police and students clash in Turin G8 protests

Police and demonstrators clashed on Monday as students gathered in central Turin to protest a meeting of university chancellors linked to Italy's programme for this year's Group of Eight summit.

Sestriere bucks the slowdown trend

The Piedmontese resort has seen steady prices and a significant increase in transactions throughout last year

Three of the best…galleries to discover Italian Ottocento art

We bring you a guide to the three best museums where you can get an overview of 19th century Italian art.

'Animal slaughter' exhibition to open

A controversial exhibition by French-Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed that includes a video installation showing six tethered animals being bludgeoned to death will go ahead, organisers said Wednesday.

Italians find ALS gene

An Italian-led study has identified a gene that regulates the killer nerve-wasting disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

The Battle of the Oranges in Ivrea

Every year at the end of February, the small northern Italian town of Ivrea comes under fruit attack during the Battle of the Oranges. Thousands come from far and wide to take part in the annual Carnevale di Ivrea, and it’s safe to say that no one leaves untouched by pulp.

Ancient Egypt's Sunken Treasures to dazzle once more

A stunning new exhibition has opened in Turin, showcasing gold, statues, jewels and lost treasures from ancient Egyptian cities lost beneath the waters of the Nile

'Animal slaughter' exhibition postponed

Organisers of the first Italian exhibition dedicated to controversial French-Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed said the show may not go ahead in the wake of protests over animal cruelty depicted in the works.

Amelio named Turin Film Fest chief

Award-winning Italian director Gianni Amelio was named Wednesday as the new head of the Turin Film Festival.

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