The European Union put on a brave face on Sunday in response to the Icelandic vote against resuming EU accession negotiations, but the result is no doubt a big blow to Brussels and a boon for eurosceptics.

Lombardy suffers further damage from storms, Colosseum becomes ‘red zone’ in security crackdown, and more news on Monday.

From the return of transport strikes to heavy traffic warnings and a range of cultural festivals and events, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

A woman killed at a shooting at a rave in Switzerland was an Italian national, Italy's foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

Iceland voted 'No' to resuming membership negotiations with the European Union, final referendum results showed Sunday, dealing a heavy blow to Brussels which had been keen to welcome a new wealthy member.