Unlucky for some, but not for Italians. Here's why this ominous date isn't a cause for concern here in Italy – but Friday the 17th is.

"Luxury is the opposite of the naturally necessary," wrote Karl Marx -- but tell that to guests at a new five-star Rome hotel in the former seat of the Italian Communist Party (PCI).

Head teachers call for clear rules on bomb threat evacuations, storm alerts continue in five regions, and more news on Friday.

Authorities are yet to confirm who is behind hoax bomb threats sent to thousands of Italian schools this week, after similar emails targeted flights across Europe.

All’s well that ends...in biscuits and wine.