Why markets are not panicking about Italy (yet)
New York Times: Country with one of the scariest debt loads slips into political chaos.
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Vegan influencer backlash for savage restaurant review
You have an intolerance to every kind of Italian food ingredient, how can that be fair?
French tourists arrested for trying to 'steal a beach'
The island has battled for years to stop tourists from pinching its sand.
How do you say no to God? Placido Domingo accused of sexual harassment
There is apparently a troubling side to opera legend Placido Domingo.
Amatriciana: Where tomato first met pasta
New York Times: The Roman suburb is home to the world's first ragu.
Italian cop didn't have gun when allegedly killed by US teens
Military style knife used in killing of unarmed Italian police officer.
Ultramarathoner killed by lightning strike during Italian race
A thunderstorm claimed the life of an ultramarathoner in Italy.
As Italy mourns slain officer, photo raises questions over a confession
New York Times: Photo of handcuffed, blindfolded suspect raises concerns about confession.
Overcrowded and more dangerous, Mont Blanc faces a crisis
New York Times: Overtourism exacerbating dangers posed by inexperienced climbers.
Two US teenagers confessed to murder of Rome policeman
The officer was stabbed eight times as he tried to arrest the American teens.
Travel advice: Do as the Romans do
Planning a visit to Rome? Be prepared to do as the Romans do, or face a hefty fine.
Drug deal gone wrong: Two US teens jailed in Italy in policeman's killing
Italian police are mourning the killing of one of their officers.
No Clooneys, but this Italian lago offers A-list relaxation
Italy's Como lake is beloved by Hollywood royalty, explore this underrated Lago instead.
Venice kicks two tourists out and fines them $1500. Why?
"Thanks to the local police, [impolite people] will be sanctioned and removed."
Search for missing teen in Vatican cemetery unearths thousands of bones
New York Times: Search for the missing girl led to building near a Vatican City cemetery.
Whanganui athletes' form around the globe
Whanganui athletics coach Alec McNab reflects on form around the globe from England
Italy: A delicious Scandi twist on Tuscany
James Lewisohn celebrates the grape harvest in style at Borgo Santo Pietro.
Could grisly Vatican find be missing girl?
Just days after search for missing teen seemingly went cold, bones have been found.
Missing girl case uncovers a new mystery: Empty Vatican tombs
New York Times: One of Italy's most enduring mysteries has taken another strange turn.
Pompeii site may be at risk from hidden WWII bombs
Up to 10 unexploded bombs are lying beneath Pompeii, according to Italian media reports.
European summer: Lake Como? More like Lake FOMO
Posing poolside or taking a selfie in front of a sunset, enough is enough!
Circus tamer mauled to death by four tigers, as big cats set to be killed
Circus' 8 tigers have been impounded by police, triggering protests from animal welfare.
Volcanic eruption: Kiwi group's lucky escape near Stromboli
Kiwis stranded near explosion: "Our anchor got stuck in the rocks at the time."
Fatal eruption: Tourists flee volcano, 'jump into sea' on Italian island
Molten lava flowed down the flanks of the volcano, setting alight bushes, trees, grass.
Italy judge says German rescue boat captain can go free
Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini is unhappy with the decision.
Star-crossed city: What to see and do in Italy's city of romance
Find the best sights and sounds in the city of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers.
At least three people dead as Europe swelters through heatwave
At least three people have died from suspected heatstroke
Italian authorities arrest humanitarian rescue boat captain after docking
Captain of humanitarian rescue vessel could face up to 10 years in prison for the act.
Death of Venice: Why we're visiting Treviso instead
New York Times: Who in their right mind would willingly abandon Venice for Treviso?
Europe's oldest person, an Italian great-grandma, dies at 116
Faith in God and avoiding alcohol made this 116yo the second oldest person in the world.
Kiwi's pilgrimage to honour relatives' war service
New Plymouth man's pilgrimage to Italian war cemetery and Cassino battle site.
NZ's healthcare system ranked 18th globally
New Zealand's healthcare system ranked 18th place jointly with the UK.