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Italian police on Tuesday said they had arrested two people including "a former member of the national intelligence community" on charges of spying for Russia. ...

Pope Leo XIV called on the Italian Church to develop a "culture of prevention" on clerical child sex abuse, after critics said nothing had changed in 30 years. ...

Applications open soon for the latest govement scheme offering up to €200 off energy-efficient fridges, washing machines and more - but you'll need to act fast. ...

Trying to navigate Italy's healthcare system while your Italian is at begier's level can be a stressful experience – but can a doctor actually refuse to treat you if you don't speak Italian? ...

A privacy campaign group on Monday lodged complaints against Elon Musk's X in eight European countries over conces it was "feeding" users' personal data into its AI technology without their consent. ...

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. ...

As one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth, Rome’s well-known museums are often crowded and can be hot as a result. Here are some alteative museums to visit. ...

Victims who perished in Pompeii after the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius may have been killed by a simultaneous earthquake causing buildings to collapse, according to new research published on Thursday. ...

An Italian activist on trial in Hungary for allegedly attacking neo-Nazis has been released from house arrest in Budapest after being elected to the European Parliament, her lawyer told AFP on Friday. ...

If you are travelling to Italy with an American Express card, there are a few things you ought to consider beforehand. ...

Moving to Italy, a country infamous for its red tape, can seem like a daunting task. Our new newsletter is here to answer your questions - this time we're looking at what's involved in buying an Italian home and mortgage-hunting as a foreigner. ...

Antiquities recovered after being looted in Italy and sold on the global black market have found their sanctuary in the heart of Rome. ...

Buying a house in Italy may sound like a dream come true, but it can be hard to know where to start. We’ve got some pointers from the experts. ...

With Italy set to launch a new round of incentives for the purchase of low-emission cars on Monday, June 3rd, which categories of vehicles does the bonus apply to and how much can you claim? ...

The carta d'identità is an official identification document attesting to your status as an Italy resident - but can it be used as a travel document? ...

From hilltop towns to seafront promenades, many parts of Italy are blighted by dilapidated buildings left to rot under the sun. So why don't local authorities tear them down and sell off the land? Reporter Silvia Marchetti explains. ...

Dating app Tinder has vowed to tell EU users why they are being charged different fees for the same service, after Brussels opened a probe into its pricing system. ...

US President Joe Biden will host Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House next week for talks focused on Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East and relations with China, his spokeswoman said Friday. ...

Italy has aounced a new round of incentives for the purchase of low-emission cars this year. Which categories of vehicles does it apply to and how much can you claim? ...

Where can you use your Italian mobile phone without being charged and where should you be wary of roaming fees? ...