Hundreds of people in Italy were evacuated by sea on Sunday as a wildfire swept through parts of the southern Adriatic coast, with many more expected to be rescued, the coastguard said.

Hundreds flee by boat as wildfire hits southern Italy, Italy's community-style theatres make UNESCO world heritage list, and more news on Monday.

European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of cooler temperatures, but it remains to be seen whether it is just a fad or a durable shift in the t...

From heavy holiday traffic on Italian autostrade to free entry to state museums on Sunday, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

From affascinante (‘charming’) to animata (‘lively’), the poetic descriptions used in Italian property listings can sometimes mean something else entirely.