Among the buildings waiting to be fully restored is L’Aquila’s massive, daunting castle, built by southern Italy’s Spanish ...

Italy's Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill to fine vandals who damage monuments or other cultural sites up to 60,000 euros ($65,559).

Italy's parliament on Thursday gave final approval to a law introducing tougher penalties on those who damage monuments and cultural sites, following a series of climate protests.

Culture Minister Sangiuliano said cleaning the Senate cost around 40,000 euros. "Attacks on monuments and artistic sites cause economic damage to the community.

ROME – Italy will push for a law imposing stiff, five-figure fines on vandals who damage monuments or other cultural sites, to help pay for the repairs and clean-up. At a Cabinet meeting on ...

The fines would range from 10,000 to 60,000 euros (about $11,000 to $65,000). LONDON -- Italy’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill to fine vandals who damage monuments or other cultural sites up ...