The Vatican has revealed it is working to expand the cafe area on the roof terrace of St Peter's basilica, with a new dining area potentially opening this year.

The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system. It also asked EU countries to make visa ...

Government urged to divert Sicily bridge funds to storm-hit areas, Italian universities ranked among best in Europe, and more news on Friday.

Emergency workers have rescued cats, dogs and even parrots from evacuated homes in the Sicilian town of Niscemi after it was hit by a major landslide on Sunday.

The European Union on Thursday laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strategy that cements a hardening line on the hot-button issue.

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If you're looking for the best places to eat and drink while you’re in town for the Winter Olympics, we've got recommendations from a local expert.

Residents of the Sicilian hill town of Niscemi fear they may never be able to return to their homes following a major landslide on Sunday, as experts warn there could be further damage in the coming days.

A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent to Italy for the Winter Olympics will not carry out patrols and will have only an "advisory" role, Washington's ambassador to Rome said on Wednesday.

Prosecutors open investigation after Sicily landslide, US ambassador says no ICE patrols at Winter Olympics, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

Italy's carnival season brings much needed colour and fun into the dreary month of February – and the festivities are not limited to Venice.

From saints’ feasts to unmissable festivals and sporting events, these are the highlights people in Italy can look forward to throughout the rest of 2026.

Having a bad day? If you want to talk about it, this word is here for you.

In 2019, Italy introduced a little-known seven-percent flat tax regime to encourage pensioners living abroad to relocate. Can you still take advantage of the scheme in 2026?

A handful of strikes have been announced for February in Italy, affecting air travel, trains, and local public transport.

Switzerland has agreed to Rome's demand to establish a joint investigation team over the Swiss bar fire that killed 40 people, including six Italians, on January 1st, Italian news agency Ansa reported on Tuesday.

A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security for the Winter Olympics in Italy, it confirmed on Tuesday, sparking anger among local officials and politicians.

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From seismic risk to transport links, here’s what Italy’s foreign residents say to consider when deciding where in the country to put down roots.

Children who are born outside the UK to at least one British parent are, in many cases, automatically entitled to British citizenship - but changes to the UK travel rules means that these children may now be required to get a UK passport...