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Everything you need to know about the types of fitness centres you can find in Italy and what to expect, including what’s required to register and how to get the most value from your gym membership. ...

Three people were injured, one of them seriously, when lightning struck a beach packed with holidaymakers on Italy's Adriatic coast on Saturday, news reports said. ...

Sicily's Catania Airport said Sunday afteoon that it had lifted earlier restrictions caused by a gush of volcanic lava and smoke emitted from nearby Mount Etna. ...

As volcanic activity continues on the island of Sicily, could travellers this summer be faced with delays, diversions and flight interruptions? ...

Venice's mayor said Friday he would not step down from his post, despite being among the targets of a vast corruption investigation that has embroiled city hall. ...

Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, belched smoke and ashes in an eruption that forced the temporary closure of Sicily's Catania airport on Friday and continued into the weekend. ...

Milan is the Italian city with the highest wages, but set against that is the high cost of living. So what is considered a 'good income' in the northe city? ...

The Italian city of Florence, a leftist bastion, on Monday elected its first woman mayor as Sara Funaro easily defeated the right-wing ex-director of the prestigious Uffizi Galleries. ...

Commuters in Milan faced disruption on Wednesday, June 26th, as staff at public transport company ATM began a 24-hour strike. ...

From controversial European election candidates to a row over Milan's noisy gelateria customers, our weekly newsletter Inside Italy looks at what we’ve been talking about in Italy this week. ...

With its thriving job market and inteational allure, Milan is one of the most popular Italian cities for foreigners to move to, but finding a place to rent can be complicated. ...

As March draws to a close and Italy shakes off the winter gloom once and for all, it’s time to see what Milan has in store for both residents and visitors this April. ...

Cold and wet weather may put a damper on everyday life in Italy this February, but Milan's mix of cultural events and local celebrations will help you overcome the winter blues. ...

Milan is one of the most popular Italian cities for foreigners to move to, but it's also among the most expensive. So how much do you really need to live in the northe city? ...

Police in England arrested a 74-year-old man on Thursday afteoon after his partner was found stabbed to death at their home in Casoli, Abruzzo. ...

Life in Milan can be pretty chaotic at times, but the city's ‘literary cafes’ are the perfect places to wind down. ...

Hooded attackers stabbed a Newcastle United supporter in Milan ahead of the Champions League match between AC Milan and the English club, Italian police said on Tuesday. ...

Storms on the coast of Liguria in October 2018. Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP Severe storms left parts of north-west Italy underwater on Monday, as rain and wind swept across the Alps. Heavy rai...

Footage from the Italian Fire Brigade gives a close-up view of smouldering Mount Etna following its eruption on Monday, which caused damage and injuries throughout the region.Experts said it was Etna’...

An Inter Milan supporter died thismoing, police have confirmed, after suffering injuries in fights with Napoli fans on Wednesdaybefore the Serie A match between the two teams at the San Siro. "Aft...