An attempt in Italy to introduce a consent-based rape law is floundering and experts warn rapists could stand to gain after the far right torpedoed an "only yes means yes" definition.

Bodies of missing Italian divers to be recovered in Maldives, Meloni asks EU to relax spending rules amid energy crisis, and more news on Tuesday.

The number of people refused entry to the EU and Schengen area has risen dramatically, according to new statistics, while thousands of US, UK and Indian nationals have been found to be illegally present in EU/Schengen countries.

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His face smiles out from every kiosk in Rome on the cover of the ubiquitous calendar sold to tourists but, as many of those who buy the calendar may suspect, star Giovanni Galizia says he was never a man of the cloth.

With living costs in Italy rapidly on the rise, here’s how residents can save on essentials at major supermarket chains by collecting points, claiming discounts and cashing in on coupons.

The launch of limited-edition Swatch watches descended into chaos Saturday in several European cities and New York, with French police firing tear gas to restore order at one store near Paris.

Still reeling from witnessing a car ploughing through a crowded city centre in Modena in northern Italy on Saturday, pensioner Walter Botorsi said an even bigger tragedy was narrowly avoided.

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event and pushing into second place Israel, whose participation had tri...

A driver with a history of mental health problems ran over a number of people in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, four of them seriously, authorities said.

From late-night museum openings to a special Pentecost tradition at the Pantheon, here’s what people in Italy can expect this week.

Living in Italy means you'll have to file an annual income tax declaration – but how soon after relocating do you have to start reporting your earnings to the Italian taxman?

There are a lot of good reasons to choose the centre-north of Italy as a place to live, but for working parents - like editor Clare Speak - there's one very concrete benefit.

Milan is the most popular Italian city for international residents, but navigating its rental market can be challenging.

With confusion surrounding the process of renewing Italy's residency card for UK nationals who've been living in the country since before Brexit, The Local takes you through the steps involved.

Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would "invite" participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure.

Italy's summer sales start in July. Here's what you need to know about the government-regulated period of discounts.

For families with young children, where you live in Italy can make a huge difference to the cost of childcare. In some areas, it may even be free.

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If you're planning a summer holiday that isn’t pet-friendly, you’ll need to find someone to look after your furry friend while you’re away. Here are some tips for finding pet-setting services in Italy.