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Italian cities are the latest subjects of concern that Airbnb is pushing permanent residents out of historic city centres and aiding a trend in 'Disneyfication' in places such as Florence, according to a new report from the University of Siena.

If Italy feels like well-trodden ground for garden-
visiting, think again. Away from the dozen or so “must-see” destinations – places like Villa Lante, Ninfa and Bomarzo – are numerous lesser-known gardens where it is not uncommon to find yourself the only visitor.

A group of German-speaking parents in northern Italy are so angry about a new requirement to get their children vaccinated that they plan to seek asylum in nearby Austria. The 130 families live in Alto Adige - also known as South Tyrol - a region that was part of Austria before 1919.

Bologna prosecutor says he saw report sent to London about terrorist and that in Italy ‘we never let him out of our sight’

Taormina summit did not prove a turning point, and populist movements are growing more vocal as elections approach

The teenagers panted heavily as they climbed up the steep slope in the early morning, the Mediterranean sun glittering on the sea far below. Along the way, they stopped to survey the stone walls bordering the winding roads, carefully taking measurements.

Up to 1,400 people were injured in the Italian city of Turin at a stampede during a public screening of the Champions League final, local media reported on Sunday quoting emergency services.

Spain may have triumphed over Italy in Saturday's Champion's League final, but the tables were turned in both countries' second passion on Sunday as Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso took the checkered flag at the Italian MotoGP.

For the Italian government, it seemed like a recipe for success: create an official "Made in Italy" logo to defend the country's finest food exports from an army of foreign impersonators.

It's the land of "La Dolce Vita," and there are few places as sweet as Italy -- especially on June 2 when the country celebrates its Festa della Repubblica national day. Its diverse landscape, artistic treasures and fabulous food make Italy a feast for the soul, offering something for everyone, like a spoonful of good minestrone soup.

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