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Japan
These are the countries most affected by the decline in working age populations
By 2050, the working age population in Korea and Italy will be around 80% of its original size. In Japan, the country most heavily affected, that number will be just over 60%.
Italy
Why has Italy suffered so badly during the pandemic?
On a per capita basis, Italy is 4th in the world for number of coronavirus deaths, despite being at 37th for number of cases.
Arts and Culture
These are the countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites
In total, there are 1,121 monuments listed in UNESCO sites, across 167 countries. This list shows which countries are home to the most.
Italy
Coronavirus came to Italy almost 6 months before the first official case, new study shows
Italy’s first official COVID-19 case was detected in February, but two studies suggest coronavirus could have been present in Italy from as early as September 2019.
COVID-19
Former Fiat engineer aims to put the brakes on COVID
Mario Palazzetti, the inventor of the anti-lock braking system on cars, has now designed a small gadget that aims to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Italy
This ancient Roman arena will serve as an opera house, to allow for social distancing
Once home to ancient chariot races, Circus Maximus in Rome is reopening as an opera venue as organisers look for locations that allow for social distancing.
Italy
This is how much marine life in Italy improved during the COVID-19 lockdown
Improved water quality and less human activity, as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown has to marine life in Italy flourishing, the country's coast guard has found.
COVID-19
COVID-19: Study shows 40% of cases in Italian town showed no symptoms
A study of coronavirus infections in the Italian town of Vò found that 40% of cases were asymptomatic, which could help our understanding of how it spreads.
Italy
Climate change risks moving this restaurant from Italy to Switzerland – without shifting a brick
The Alpine glacier that represents the boundary between the two countries is retreating, leaving a question mark over where one mountaintop eatery stands.
COVID-19
Italy looks to reopen borders next month as lockdown measures ease
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has announced a further loosening of restrictions imposed as a result of coronavirus from the beginning of June.
COVID-19
Three of the world's hardest-hit nations are preparing to end their lockdowns
After the US, the three countries hardest-hit by COVID-19 have begun to lift their lockdowns, or have announced plans to do so.
COVID-19
Traffic light for bathroom break is new normal in coronavirus Italy
One factory in Italy has an innovative solution to make sure workers keep safe distances apart - a traffic light system for the toilets to stop the spread of coronavirus.
COVID-19
How the COVID-19 crisis inspired this major Italian city to transform its polluted streets – for good
Milan has announced an ambitious plan to turn 35 kilometres of city roads into pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly zones that fight pollution and COVID-19.
COVID-19
It was the saltshaker: How Germany meticulously traced its coronavirus outbreak
Germany's methodical hunt to catalogue and isolate its earliest COVID-19 person-to-person transmissions has significantly contributed to the country's low number of infections.
COVID-19
In pictures: Inside an Italian hospital's COVID-19 unit
Milan’s San Raffaele Hospital is on the front line of Italy’s fight against the coronavirus, treating patients and conducting vital research.