A week of spectacular lava sprays on Sicily’s snow-capped Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanos, has drawn thousands of people wanting to see the eruption. But the sudden influx of ...

Expect to hear both Italian and German while exploring, as the local culture and architecture is a blend of Italy and Austria ...

Pantelleria’s extreme conditions have shaped its centuries-old way of growing grapes—a method that is recognized by UNESCO.

Italian police arrested 181 suspected mafia members in a massive raid against cosa nostra in palermo. the operation, involving 1,200 officers, targeted high-ranking bosses, extortionists, and drug ...

What happens when we make friends across borders? Two writers talk about their British-Italian friendship – and the ...

The best hotels in Sicily for luxury retreats, beach stays and family holidays - From a luxury beach resort to an off-grid ...

More than 1,200 officers were involved in an operation aimed at "dismantling" the mob in the Palermo. The royals will make a state visit to Italy in April, which coincides with their 20th wedding ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

Loggia dei Lanzi, in the Piazza della Signoria, is an open-air (and free) museum that was designed in the 14th century by Orcagna, an influential architect and artist. Below the building's curved ...

Bayesian, which sank off the coast of Porticello, Sicily, in August last year ... Environmental authorities in Italy must also agree to the plan, it is understood. The Italian coastguard has been ...

An alien bird species has landed in large parts of northern Italy, putting local wildlife at risk. The African sacred ibis is an invasive species that is thought to have invaded after it escaped ...

A study by Berkeley scholar reveals that the Sicilian Mafia exploits climate change by orchestrating wildfires in southern Italy, using fires for control and profit. Over 70% of Sicily's 8,000 annual ...