Rome has extended the shut-down of the Colosseum to a second day following the death of a 22-year-old worker, who was killed while carrying out duties inside the ancient amphitheatre overnight on Tuesday.

Prosecutors to investigate Colosseum worker death, Rome and Naples among Italian cities worst-hit by climate change, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

Petrol prices in Italy have increased by 20 percent in the past six months. Here's what you should expect to pay at the pump, where it's cheapest to fuel up, and what to expect next.

There's no way you haven't heard this expressive Italian phrase before.

One of the first things you’ll want to do on arriving in Italy is start (or continue) learning the language, but tuition can be pricey: so where can you find affordable classes?