Four dead and several missing in Italy after tourist boat flips
Several people managed to swim to the shore of Italy's largest lake.
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Bright green canal leaves Venice authorities stumped
It's not the first time the water has changed colour.
Shock as activists turn famous Italian landmark black
The white marble fountain had to be drained of 300,000 litres.
Flooding in Italy leaves 14 people dead
At least 13,000 people have had to evacuate from their home.
Italian floods: What travellers need to know
How to navigate Europe's severe floods and airport strikes.
Pompeii skeletons reveal deadly phenomenon before famed eruption
"That night they were so violent that everything was being shaken and turned"
Historian claims to have identified key detail in background of Mona Lisa
A town in Tuscany is happy to hear the mystery is unravelling.
Italians don’t want you to know about their ‘secret Tuscany’
A place with hilltop castles, first-class wine, plenty of rustic charm. and few tourists.
Treasures unearthed near Italian tourist hotspot reveal new rituals of ancient Greek city
Some of the relics seemed to be placed as 'a form of devotion.'
G7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine
'There can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities.'
Italian police scoop up two tonnes of cocaine bobbing in sea
Two thousand kilograms of cocaine with a tracking device attached have been seized.
Spend 24 hours in Venice and avoid the crowds
When too many tourists spoil the sights, it's time to follow the locals.
“Ultimate sacrifice”: The airman who never returned home
A relative of a World War II airman wants to ensure he's never forgotten.
Italy expected to introduce 5-figure fines if treasures vandalised
European travellers should be aware of the likely law change.
7 best European islands to beat the crowds
You'll find music festivals, volcanos and serene bays on these lesser-known islands.
Can Venice be saved? The city faces a future of excruciating trade-offs
New York Times: Will Venice have to cut itself off from the waters that are its lifeblood?
Jarden Brief: Doge-gone it, Elon Musk’s gimmick shakes up meme cryptocurrency
Jarden Brief: Musk's bizarre shiba inu ploy, Italy bans ChatGPT
Popular Italian-style Waiheke Island vineyard, events centre up for sale
Owner was also involved in restaurants Toto, Non Solo Pizza, Bar Vino and Il Forno.
Mayor of Venice wants identity of 'stupid' canal diving tourist
The mayor has made it a personal matter to track down the 'idiot' prankster.
You haven't really had pizza until you've had pizza in Campania
A pizza pilgrimage through Campania, the Italian region where pizza was born.
US tourist fined for driving red Ferrari into Uffizi courtyard
Sadly foreign motorists causing chaos in Italian heritage sites is not a rare occurrence.
Watch: 'The f*** are you doing?' Hero mayor tackles vandal climate activist
Mayor likened to Superman after stopping climate activists vandalising ancient building.
10 most expensive holiday spots in Mediterranean revealed
Beauty doesn't come for free in these 10 locations.
Iconic religious attraction in Rome to start charging visitors
You'll soon need your wallet to visit this famous building.
'Obnoxious' American student sparks backlash for scathing review of Italy
'This whole piece is positively dripping with middle-class white privilege.'
La dolce vita: How to spend 36 hours in Rome
New York Times: Expert tips for how to spend a few days in the Eternal City.
Notorious B.I.G. and e-scooter drug mules: The trial of Auckland Grammar boy turned alleged meth king
At one point, a detective read the lyrics of Notorious B.I.G's 'Ten Crack Commandments'.
Olive oil in coffee? New Starbucks line a curiosity in Italy
Olive oil in coffee is hardly a tradition in Italy, but that didn't stop Starbucks,
Migrant boat breaks apart off Italy, at least 45 dead
A months-old baby and a boy of 8 were reported among the dead.
Right-wing women are now better at their jobs but ‘less attractive’, says leading Italian politician
Ignazio La Russa now faces calls to resign.
Why Venice's smaller canals are shrivelling up
From sinking to shrivelling, the Italian city is enduring yet another climate challenge.
Silvio Berlusconi acquitted in trial tied to 'bunga bunga' sex parties
Former Italy Premier has been found not guilty of witness tampering.
Who is helping? The massive aid effort underway after Turkey quake
Engineers, soldiers, paramedics, search dogs & handlers on way as world pitches in.
Mafia killer who dissolved bodies in acid found working as pizza chef
Edgardo Greco captured in Saint-Étienne, southern France, after 17 years on the run.