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Prosecutors were investigating allegations that Italian snipers may have paid the Bosnian Serb army during the 1990s siege of Sarajevo to be allowed to shoot civilians for sport, local media reported. ...

In this week's Inside Italy review, we look at new reports of irresponsible tourists at popular attractions, a rise in ‘tropical nights’ and yet another culture minister gaffe. ...

From travelling to famed holiday resorts on board Italy’s new ‘tourist trains’ to the best underground attractions to escape the heat in Rome, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. ...

A contested charge imposed by some city authorities on visitors staying in local accommodation could soon see major increases as Italy gears up for a tourism boom during the 2025 Jubilee Year. ...

New rules limiting tourist parties to a maximum of 25 people and baing the use of loudspeakers came into force in Venice on Thursday under plans to lessen the impact of crowds on the city's fragile infrastructure. ...

Italy's national rail company has aounced four new routes for both Italian and inteational holidaymakers to take advantage of this summer. ...

A bear who attacked a French tourist in Italy's northe Trentino region earlier this month has been put down, local authorities said on Tuesday. ...

Venice councillor Giovai Andrea Martini tells The Local why curbing tourist lets and “repopulating” the city with long-term residents should be the top priority after the entry fee scheme’s “resounding failure”. ...

The Italian island of Capri on Saturday lifted a ban on tourist arrivals after problems with the water supply to the holiday hotspot were resolved. ...

From knowing how much ‘tourist tax’ you’ll need to pay when visiting Italian destinations this summer to mastering essential Italian words and phrases for dining out, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. ...

From Milan to Florence to Rome, if you’re visiting (and staying in) one of Italy’s major cities, you’ll have to pay a local 'tourist tax' on top of your accommodation bill – but rates vary from place to place. ...

Verona's ancient Roman Arena will host a star-studded classical concert on Friday to celebrate the addition of Italian opera singing to UNESCO's list of intangible global heritage. ...

New research has pinpointed the most over-touristed Italian cities in 2024; and beyond the usual suspects, there are some surprises. ...

Prosecutors on Friday charged Italy's tourism minister with fraud relating to govement redundancy funds claimed by her publishing companies during the coronavirus pandemic. ...

Venice launched a new scheme on Thursday to charge day-trippers looking to enter the historic Italian city, a world first intended to ease the pressure of mass tourism. ...

Tourist hotspots around Europe are on a crusade to deal with surging visitor numbers. Is it the end of mass tourism in Europe? ...

Venice was the scene of protests on Thursday as many locals objected to the launch of a €5 fee for day-trippers to enter the city. ...

As Venice trials its new entrance fee for tourists, visitors may wonder how the new charge differs from existing 'tourist taxes' in Italian cities - and what the revenue is used for. ...

Italy is one of the world's most popular holiday destinations - a little too popular for some towns and cities, which have started introducing measures to combat overtourism in peak season. ...

As Venice prepares to trial a charge for day trippers aimed at tackling overcrowding, residents of the floating city are questioning how helpful the measure will be. ...