Latest from Italy

A crime of pasta, but the suspects' lips are sealed

New York Times: A crackdown on contraband pasta could threaten the way of life here.

Kick up your heels in the south of Italy

Despite an encounter with 007, it was the South of Italy's food that really left a mark.

Italy declares state of emergency in Venice

Italy's government is preparing to declare a state of emergency in flood-ravaged Venice.

Two people die as Venice floods at highest level in 50 years

St. Mark's Basilica flooded for only the sixth time in its nearly thousand-year history.

Christie's auctioned a $62 million diamond. Was it stolen?

New York Times: Italian family claims diamond was stolen and is suing the auction house.

Gangster's confession: 'I killed the Pope'

The nephew of one of the most notorious crime bosses has made a stunning claim.

Why the All Blacks are no longer favourites to make the final

A match prediction model rates the Springboks as the most likely to make World Cup final.

Italy: A style guide for Kiwis in Capri

Sara Bruce explores Italy's gorgeous, stylish island

Italians divided over populist politician's use of religious symbols

Matteo Salvini's challenge to Pope Francis' core message has not gone unnoticed.

Venice hands bridge builder $135k for failing under crowds

It simply isn't coping with the volume of tourists or their luggage.

Why markets are not panicking about Italy (yet)

New York Times: Country with one of the scariest debt loads slips into political chaos.

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.

McDonald's banned from tourist hotspot

The famous "Golden Arches" has made Italy flipping mad.