After a spate of headlines about thieves snatching luxury watches and jewellery from tourists on the streets of Italy's cities, is this type of 'snatch and grab' crime something travellers should be concerned about?

The European Commission this week launched legal action against 17 member states over the application of the new directive on the single permit, a combined procedure that grants third country nationals both a work and residence permit in...

Managua said it was severing diplomatic relations after Rome criticised it for harbouring a Red Brigades terrorist convicted of the murder of ex-PM Aldo Moro.

At least 12,000 excess deaths were recorded across nine European countries during June's heatwave, national statistics indicated, a toll that could yet rise as more data is released, according to an AFP analysis.

‘Miracle’ as none killed in Bolzano courthouse collapse, lower house approves contested electoral reform, and more news from Italy on Friday.

The European Union demanded Thursday that Google share data with other search engines and open up its Android system to rival AI services, but the US giant said the measures would put privacy at risk.

An Italian court sentenced 32 defendants on Thursday, including the former head of motorway operator Autostrade, for their role in a deadly bridge disaster eight years ago that killed 43 people.

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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's plan for a major overhaul of the country's voting system passed the lower house on Thursday, two days after her own government's MPs sank a central part of it.

Rowers on the River Po in Turin are battling vast blooms of algae, as high temperatures in northwest Italy and runoff from farms create ideal conditions for rampant plant growth.

Italy’s sweltering heatwave is approaching its peak, with 15 cities under a maximum heat warning for Thursday, July 16th.

In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we look at why climate may factor in more than you’d expect when deciding where to settle in Italy. And how for parents, planning ahead is essential for tackling Italy's 'challe...

Italian mountain guides have suspended climbs of Mont Blanc via the main route on the Italian side because heatwaves are destabilising the glacier leading to Europe's highest peak, an official told AFP on Wednesday.

Italy's health ministry issued red alerts for extreme heat in 15 cities, including Rome and Florence, on Thursday and Friday as the ongoing heatwave was expected to reach its peak.

One killed as storms hit northern Italy, government rules out snap election after losing key vote, and more news on Thursday.

The EU has asked the US for tariff exemptions on more products, a spokesman said on Wednesday, including cheese and wine.

Don’t let this political expression catch you off guard.

EU countries on Wednesday agreed to extend the right for Ukrainians fleeing the war to stay until 2028, but excluded military-age men arriving in the bloc.

Her own coalition's MPs were among those to reject a key amendment by secret ballot on Tuesday, dealing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni her second parliamentary defeat this year.

Some Italian cities are trying to limit short-term rentals amid a housing crisis, creating a patchwork of rules for owners and guests. Here’s what to know if you’re planning to stay in one this summer.