Italy

Davide Astori, the Fiorentina team captain, died at the a before today's scheduled - but now cancelled - match with Udinese.

Simon Rushton Mar 04, 2018

Conte led the Italian national team as head coach in Euro 2016, with the Azzurri being knocked out in the quarter-final stage by Germany.

Karthick Arvinth Feb 28, 2018

The regional leader of a far-right political party in Italy was reportedly tied up and beaten by protestors in Sicily as tensions mount in the country's upcoming election.

James Tennent Feb 22, 2018

A new report claims that the US is wasting billions of dollars upgrading nuclear bombs based in Europe that are no longer an effective deterrent and could be a security liability.

David Brennan Feb 16, 2018

Wine has been known as a magical substance since its appearances in Homeric tales, with the unique power to bring euphoria and an altered states of consciousness.

Davide Tanasi Feb 13, 2018

Northern League party leader Matteo Salvini declares Islam to be "incompatible" with Italian values and says Islam is a "law, not a religion".

Isabelle Gerretsen Feb 08, 2018

A year into Donald Trump's inauguration, tourist numbers have fallen by four percent with the economy losing $4.6bn in revenue.

James Hetherington Jan 26, 2018

Mafia boss Fausto Pellegrinetti arrested in Alicante, Spain, after spending 25 years on the run from police. He has been charged with drug trafficking and money laundering.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 22, 2018

Northern League and Five Star Movement promise to scrap compulsory vaccinations sparking outrage after 2017 measles outbreak.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 16, 2018

Berlusconi was asked about the current spate of sexual harassment scandals to spread across the media and political landscape.

Jordan Bhatt Jan 12, 2018

They face dangers ranging from losing their footing on steep drops, being struck by falling rocks or succumbing to temperatures as low as minus 9C (15°F)

David Sim Jan 11, 2018

38 migrants who landed in Italy have said they underwent degrading and unlawful treatment at the hands of Italian authorities after they refused to give their fingerprints.

James Tennent Jan 11, 2018

Italian and German police swoop on 'Ndrangheta mobsters in biggest crackdown on organised crime in two decades.

Roger Baird Jan 10, 2018

An Italian model and porn star has had to delay a national oral sex tour after a friend's dog attacked and scarred her face.

Staff Reporter Jan 05, 2018

DNA analysis of an ancient mummy suggests Hepatitis B has been killing humans for centuries.

Aristos Georgiou Jan 04, 2018

Jewels belonging to the Al Thani collection, owned by the Qatari royal family, were stolen from the Palazzo Ducale in Venice.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 04, 2018

A 42-year-old man in Italy with connections to the Sicilian Mafia has allegedly been killing patients in an ambulance and then referring grieving families to a funeral service.

James Hetherington Dec 21, 2017

Police launched dawn raids on dozens of homes in a bid to snare Italy's most wanted Mafia boss, Matteo Messina Denaro.

Roger Baird Dec 14, 2017

An Italian court ruled that liking a propaganda video on Facebook could be considered apology for terrorism. A man who liked videos and Isis imagery on the platform was deported.

Claire Toureille Dec 13, 2017

Twitter was left giggling after one account shared a photo of Christmas lights on palm trees in Italy - as the lights had a phallic effect.

Charlotte Tobitt Dec 12, 2017

Italian man Mattia del Zotto arrested after police accuse him of using thalium, ingredient in rat poison, to murder his grandparents and aunt in Monzo, near Milan.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 08, 2017

Employees in Italy vote for industrial action but airline dismissive of claims it will go ahead.

Staff Reporter Dec 06, 2017

Italian bishop condemns nativity scene in Castenaso portraying Jesus sitting in migrant dinghy to symbolise plight of refugees and migrants crossing Mediterranean.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 05, 2017

A top mob boss, named only as CP, has been arrested on the Costa del Sol, breaking up a widespread drugs smuggling operation between Spain and Italy.

Roger Baird Dec 01, 2017

No UK cities provide residents with the "perfect" temperature, but some European cities make the cut.

James Hetherington Nov 30, 2017

Social media users shocked at former Italian prime minister's unusual makeover, with many comparing him to a waxwork.

Neil Murphy Nov 29, 2017

A man dubbed as the Italian Fritzl by Italian media is accused of raping and torturing a woman he kidnapped and held in a 'sex dungeon' for 10 years.

Nicole Rojas Nov 28, 2017

The 14-month-old from Italy was rushed to hospital after he suddenly developed breathing difficulties.

Jordan Bhatt Nov 24, 2017

The town of Lamezia Terme has had its council suspended for the third time in 30 years along with several others.

Jordan Bhatt Nov 24, 2017

Italian cycling manufacturer Pinarello was forced to pull an advertisement that suggested women needed an electric bike to keep up with their male counterparts.

Neil Murphy Nov 24, 2017