New technology reveals ancient graffiti in Pompeii, mourners pay last respects to Italian icon Valentino, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

The permesso di soggiorno, or residency permit, is one of the most important documents you'll need when moving to Italy. It's also frequently a source of complaint as new residents report long waits and problems with their applications. ...

The European parliament on Wednesday rejected plans to allow airlines to incur longer flight delays before having to compensate passengers, locking horns with member states that have backed the move.

Italy’s foreign residents tell us why they’re shunning the beaches of Sicily or the romance of Venice in favour of the country’s often-overlooked central regions.

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