Italy OKs measures to tackle gas emergency
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Italy introduced a series of emergency measures on Monday to offset the impact of reduced gas imports from Russia as cold weather bit into supplies and sent gas demand to record high levels.
Italy eye historic victory
England will be going out to extend their unbeaten run against Italy when the two teams come face to face at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday
Analysis: Italy charm offensive more style than substance
ROME (Reuters) - The enthusiasm surrounding Mario Monti is excessive. He has not had time to address Italy's problems seriously, never mind fix them. Yet he is feted by world leaders and the international press who treat him as the savior of Italy and probably the euro zone. Monti, with his economists' training and measured, articulate manner, is certainly impressive, and the contrast with his ...
Pennetta, Vinci secure Italy's Fed Cup win
BIELLA, Italy, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Flavia Pennetta and Roberta Vinci teamed up for a doubles win Sunday, leading Italy to a 3-2 Fed Cup quarterfinals decision over Ukraine.
Italy edges Ukraine 3-2 in Fed Cup
Flavia Pennetta shook off a sore back and paired with Roberta Vinci to secure the decisive doubles point for Italy in a 3-2 win over Ukraine on Sunday that put the country in the Fed Cup semifinals. Pennetta missed the singles matches but looked sharp in a 7-5, 0-6, 6-1 win over Lesia Tsurenko and Olga Savchuk.
Italy beats Ukraine with doubles point in Fed Cup
Flavia Pennetta shook off a sore back and paired with Roberta Vinci to secure a decisive doubles point for Italy in a 3-2 win over Ukraine on Sunday that put the hosts in the Fed Cup semifinals. Pennetta sat out the singles competition but looked sharp in a 7-5, 0-6, 6-1 win over Lesia Tsurenko and Olga Savchuk.
France beats Italy 30-12 in Six Nations
Six Nations title favorite France opened with a convincing 30-12 win over Italy at Stade de France on Saturday. France scored four tries while keeping its own tryline spotless in its first match since losing the World Cup final to New Zealand last October. Italy played well and shaded France for long periods but simply lacked the playmakers the home side had.
Report: Monti says Italy a "safe place"
Italy is now a "safe place" amid market turbulence, Premier Mario Monti said in an interview published Saturday, pressing for Europe to turn its political energy to generating growth rather than further plans to strengthen budget discipline.
