The Venice Biennale opened to the press on Wednesday amid resignations, boycotts and threats to cut funding over the return of Russia for the first time since the Ukraine war began.

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Italian households projected to lose hundreds over Iran war energy shock, Trump launches fresh attack on Pope Leo, and more news on Wednesday.

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Italy and Azerbaijan, which has become a key energy supplier to Europe, will boost energy and defence ties, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said during a visit to Baku.

Italy investigates Israel's detention of flotilla activists, Meloni says EU must anticipate and not just react to 'polycrisis', and more news on Tuesday.

Summer is around the corner, and that means Italian regions are announcing their summer beach seasons. From Liguria to Sicily, here's when you can start taking a dip in Italy's waters.

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Uneven application of EES rules at Italy’s airports has caused chaos and confusion for foreign residents; The Local has been digging for answers.

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Meloni government becomes Italy's second longest-serving ever, funding approved for 100,000 affordable homes, and more news from Italy on Monday.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said on Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo.

From quintessential spring events like Calendimaggio, the Giro d'Italia and Mother's Day to transport strikes in Naples, Trento and other major cities, here's everything you can expect this week in Italy.

Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday.

In a workshop in Turin -- the historic home of Italian carmaker Fiat -- vintage 500 models are getting a makeover with electric engines.

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The international jury of the upcoming Venice Biennale Art Exhibition resigned Thursday in a row over the organisation's decision to allow Russia to participate in this year's event.

Italian authorities on Friday evacuated some 3,500 people in the Tuscany region as they tried to tame a wildfire that has been raging for more than 24 hours.

From marking your calendar with all the need-to-know dates in May to revolutionizing your coffee order for the summer, you'll find everything you need to eat, talk, drink and live like an Italian in our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita. ...