From a dessert-like caffè crema to a bubbly espresso tonic, try ordering one of these cold coffee drinks at the bar when the weather becomes too hot for a normal espresso.

A marble head of Alexander the Great dating from the 1st century AD was among hundreds of cultural artefacts returned to Italy from the United States in recent months, police said on Wednesday.

Italy's private high-speed rail operator eyes German market, Meloni says any fuel tax cut extension to be short and diesel-focused, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

Italy has enough reserves of jet fuel to last through the end of May, the country's transportation minister told parliament on Wednesday.

Several 'scioperi' are expected this month, from three general strikes to a nationwide Easyjet strike, among others.