“At the end of 2022 the economy will have barely bridged the gap opened in 2020 by the pandemic,” Confindustria said as it announced its latest economic forecasts.

Italy's economy seen growing 4.1% this year

The simple joys of life were appreciated by Romans on Monday (February 1) as they were finally able to sit at a restaurant table to eat their lunch. COVID-19 restrictions were eased across the capital with bars and restaurants allowed to serve seated clients up until 6pm (1700gmt), something that hasn't been allowed since before Christmas.

Life's simple pleasures enjoyed as COVID-19 restrictions eased in Italy

Italy's mint stamped a new 2 euro coin on Thursday (January 21), commemorating the role of health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italian mint stamps new 2 euro coin commemorating health workers

Italy mints new 2 euro coins commemorating health workers

Hundreds of people have shown up in the centre of Rome to demonstrate against the Italian government's measures to counter the spread of COVID-19.

Protesters in Rome demonstrate against COVID-19 measures

In northern Italy, the Presena glacier has lost more than one third of its volume since 1993.

Italian glaciers tell the tale of climate change; lost 1/3rd of its volume

Italy on Tuesday reported 34 more novel coronavirus-related fatalities, bringing the country's death toll to 34,405

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte on handling of COVID-19 crisis

The nation of world class healthcare system groans due to the outbreak of global pandemic disease-Coronaivirus' outbreak. The hospitals in Italy are over-burderned due to frequency of patients.

Italy's hospitals over-burdered due to Coronavirus patients