Italy's known for having a generous number of public holidays, but Good Friday isn't among them. Here's why.

Italy to extend fuel tax cut, government calls for Hormuz 'humanitarian corridor' for fertiliser, and more news on Friday.

The head of Italy's football federation (FIGC) resigned on Thursday, falling on his sword after the men's national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

As the Italian Ministry of Culture calls for nativity scenes to be recognised on Unesco's list of 'intangible cultural heritage', The Local looks at the other Italian customs and traditions that have made the list.

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