2014 in Italy
Events in the year 2014 in Italy. Incumbents President: Giorgio Napolitano Prime Minister: Enrico Letta (until 22 February), Matteo Renzi (starting 22 February) Events January 15 January - Italy says that it will use the Italian Army against the mafia who are accused of dumping toxic waste in Naples. 25 January - A vial containing drops of late Pope John Paul II's blood is stolen from the Church of San Pietro della Ienca in Abruzzo. February 14 February – Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta resigns after pressure from his own Democratic Party to step down. April 12 April – An anti-austerity protest in Rome turns violent: people being injured in clashes between angry protesters and riot police number at least one (according to AP) June 1 June - The 2014 Italian motorcycle Grand Prix is held at the Mugello Circuit in Scarperia, and is won by Marc Márquez. September 7 September - The 2014 Italian Grand Prix is held at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, and is won by Lewis Hamilton. October 31 October – Italian Interior Minister Angelino Alfano announced the end of Operation Mare Nostrum. November 15 November - Singer Vincenzo Cantiello wins Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 for