With governments across Europe tightening citizenship and residency requirements, language and country knowledge tests are often framed as measures of integration. But are governments really talking to domestic political audiences? ...

From electric plug-ins to window screens and tax bonuses, here's what to know about keeping Italy's most hated pests away from you and your home this summer.

Italy's centre-north will bear the brunt of the incoming late May heatwave as temperatures were forecast to soar by as much as 15C within the space of a week.

We're sure you'd rather remember this elegant word.

With municipal elections scheduled in hundreds of Italian towns and cities, including Venice, this Sunday and Monday, here’s what to know about how the system works.