From language tips to getting around, here’s what to know if you’re planning a trip to this multi-faceted, multi-cultural part of Italy.

Eurovision Song Contest organisers announced Wednesday that they were excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition and increased the mininum age of competitors.

Catania airport remains closed amid Mount Etna eruption, businessman confesses to ordering bomb attack on journalist, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

Spectacular images of lava flowing down the slopes of an erupting Mount Etna have drawn flocks of sometimes ill-equipped tourists to the Italian volcano – drawing concern from local guides.

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