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May 21, 2015
The attack at Tunisia's Bardo Museum left 21 people dead. Photo: AFP
Tunisia attack suspect 'came to Italy by boat'
UPDATED: A Moroccan man suspected of being involved in the March attack on the Bardo National Museum in Tunis, which killed 21 tourists, arrived in Italy by boat, police said on Wednesday. READ
A supporter of Italian writer Erri De Luca (R) holds a banner saying "No Tav" outside the courthouse in Turin in January. Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP
'I only promote reading' writer tells sabotage trial
Erri de Luca, the Italian writer on trial for inciting criminal damage to a controversial high-speed rail link through the Alps, told a court Wednesday he was only capable of inciting people to read or write. READ
Match-fixing scandal
The president of Italy's football federation (FIGC), Carlo Tavecchio, pledged to eradicate the "criminals and tricksters" from the game. Photo: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP
FIGC chief pledges action against 'criminals'
The president of Italy's football federation (FIGC), Carlo Tavecchio, pledged to eradicate the "criminals and tricksters" following the eruption of a sports betting scandal which an investigating magistrate said underlined the "sick" nature of Italian football. READ
The mother will spend the next ten years in a psychiatric facility. Photo: Rosie Scammell
Mother who stabbed 3 girls was 'mentally ill'
A woman who last year stabbed her three daughters to death in northern Italy has been acquitted on an insanity plea and will now spend ten years in a psychiatric facility, Italian media has reported. READ
EU migrant crisis
Many children were packed into the boat which sank in April, killing hundreds. Photo: Jason Florio/Moas
Italy to recover migrant bodies as EU plan falters
Italy will recover hundreds of bodies from a boat which capsized in April in a bid to prevent the collapse of an EU plan to tackle the migrant crisis, the prime minister said on Tuesday. READ
Rachid from "La Drola Rugby" (in red), runs with the ball in a match against the Rugby Club Biella. Photo: Gabriel Bouys/AFP
Rugby prepares Italian inmates for rehabilitation
According to former Italy international Walter Rista, it's a sport with respect for the rules written into its DNA. So what could be better than rugby as a means of helping prisoners involved in a groundbreaking Italian rehabilitation programme prepare for their return to the outside world. READ
Luxottica, owner of the Ray-Ban (pictured) and Oakley brands. Photo: Soumyadeep Paul
Italian sunglasses king gifts staff millions
The founder of Italian eyewear giant Luxottica is celebrating his 80th birthday by giving the firm's 8,000 employees in Italy shares worth around €9 million ($10 million). READ
Alitalia said on Tuesday it will not be renewing a partnership deal with Air France-KLM when it expires in 2017. Photo: Vincenzo Pinto/AFP
Alitalia plans to scrap deal with Air France-KLM
Alitalia said on Tuesday it will not be renewing a partnership deal with Air France-KLM when it expires in 2017 because it is "no-longer beneficial." READ
The pensioner wounded eight people after shooting at them in a row over a gate. Photo: Shutterstock
Italian pensioner opens fire in row over gate
A pensioner has wounded eight neighbours including three children, after shooting at them during a row over the gate to their apartment building, Italian media reported on Tuesday. READ
The first incident happened at Conegliano station in Veneto. Photo: Luca Mazzucco/Wikicommons
Italian Down's group 'too slow' to buy train tickets
An Italian charity has complained of discrimination after a group of Down’s Syndrome passengers were twice denied the right to buy their own train tickets because they were “too slow”. As a result, they missed their train. READ
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In Italian a person who is very unattractive is called a "cesso" (toilet). Toilet photo: Shutterstock
Rude Italian terms that just don’t translate
When it comes to insults, Italian is one of the most creative and expressive languages in the world. But some expressions just don’t have the same ring to them when translated word-for-word into English... READ
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A property in Calabria which is selling for €81,000. Photo: A Place in the Sun
Amazing Italian homes for less than €100,000
Fancy owning a stunning home in Italy for the same price as a shed in London or New York? With the weak euro, now is a good time to scour the country for a dream home. Here's our list of properties going for less than €100,000 (£72,000, US$112,000). READ
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The restaurant at the top of Hotel Forum overlooks the Roman Forum. Photo: Hotel Forum
Six of the best rooftop restaurants in Rome
With summer just around the corner, there’s no better way to view the Eternal City in all its glory than from a rooftop restaurant. We’ve scouted around for six of the best. READ
Italy in World War II
On the fringes of resistance. Photo: Istituto per la Storia della Resistenza e Storia Contemporanea
Forgotten resistance: Italian freedom fighters
Most people are acquainted with at least the basic facts about the French Resistance. There are copious popular books, plays and films, and of course, the much-loved BBC comedy ‘Allo 'Allo. But few are quite so well versed on another resistance movement that played out in Europe towards the end of World War II. READ
Italian economy
Italy's economy is on the path to growth. Italy economy photo: Shutterstock
Five reasons why Italy is on the up
Italy’s economy is finally showing signs of recovery after falling back into recession last summer. With the help of Christian Shultz, a senior economist at Berenberg Economics, The Local has put together some of the reasons why. READ
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Italy's footballers Lisa Boattin and Carlotta Cartellide celebrate after defeating Venezuela in their Fifa U-17 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2014. Photo: Ezequiel Becerra/AFP
Women's final scrapped over 'lesbian' slur
The Italian women’s football cup final has been scrapped after a football chief allegedly described women players as “lesbians”. READ
Eurovision Song Contest 2015
Il Volo are well known both in Italy and abroad, especially in the States and South America. Screengrab: IlVoloVEVO/YouTube
Italian popera trio among Eurovision favourites
After coming in at a disappointing 21st place in 2014, Italy now stands a serious chance of winning this year’s Eurovision song contest with the song Grande Amore by Il Volo. Here’s all you need to know about the pop opera trio. READ
Silvio Berlusconi has effectively confirmed that AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi will be sacked at the end of what has been a bitterly disappointing season. Photo: Carlo Hermann/AFP
Berlusconi signals the end for AC Milan coach
Silvio Berlusconi has effectively confirmed that AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi will be sacked at the end of what has been a bitterly disappointing season, Italian media reported on Tuesday. READ
The IMF has upped Italy’s growth forecast for 2015. Economy: Shutterstock
IMF raises Italy's 2015 growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday upped Italy's 2015 growth forecast. READ
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Healthcare: 9 questions every expat should ask
We all know living abroad brings lots of adventure and excitement, but also raises lots of questions. And when it comes you and your family's health, we often don’t know what questions to ask until an unforeseen event prompts us to look for answers. READ
Italian has been hit by another match-fixing scandal. Photo: Photo: Shutterstock
Over 50 arrested in Italy match-fixing sweep
UPDATED: More than 50 people have been arrested and 30 are under investigation as part of an inquiry into match-fixing in Italian football, with some of the alleged fraud linked to mafia organizations. READ
Italian Cup
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio insists the Turin giants are firmly focused on ending their 20-year wait to lift the Italian Cup. Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP
Juve focus on Cup final, not Barca: Marchisio
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio insists the Turin giants are firmly focused on ending their 20-year wait to lift the Italian Cup as their Champions League final date with Barcelona looms. READ
Augusto Rollandin, the president of Val d'Aosta, says the region doesn't have the facilities to house migrants in decent conditions. Photo: Giuseppe Cacace/AFP
Italy starts to show the strains of migrant influx
With its refugee reception facilities bursting at the seams, Italy is starting to show the strains created by thousands of people washing up every week on its southern shores. READ
The letters were found in the girl's diary, which had been thrown in the bin. Classroom photo: Shutterstock
Model student hit by racism over high grades
The Senagalese father of a 14-year-old pupil at a school in Pisa has complained to police after his daughter allegedly received a series of anonymous racist letters. READ
The Jesus impersonator, who used to work as a film editor, has been stopped several times by police. Photo: MALNATO/Facebook
Jobless filmmaker roams Turin dressed as Jesus
An out-of-work filmmaker who has spent the past few weeks walking the streets of Turin dressed as Jesus to earn some extra cash has become an internet celebrity. But Italian police haven’t taken so kindly to the man’s holy attire. READ
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Once again the Rathaus will be lit up for the Life Ball. Photo: Wien.info
Stars head to Vienna's Life Ball charity event
Vienna’s Ringstrasse will be partially closed to traffic on Saturday as the Rathaus hosts the Life Ball charity event, to raise money for the fight against HIV and AIDS. READ
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Ferrari driver nabbed at 250 km/h keeps car
A Zurich resident caught speeding in a Ferrari on a French highway at 250 kilometres an hour escaped with just a fine for his violation of traffic laws, gendarmes said on Thursday. READ
GDL members in Munich station on May 7th 2015. Photo: DPA
Train drivers to strike from Wednesday: union
Train drivers' union GDL said on Monday that members would strike on goods trains from Tuesday and passenger services from Wednesday in a long-running battle with rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB). READ
Waging jihad while collecting unemployment. Photo: Stringer/Scanpix
Danish jihadists cashed in on welfare benefits
Thirty-two Danes have collected nearly 400,000 kroner worth of unemployment benefits while fighting in Syria, it was revealed on Monday. READ
Photo of a man in the hot sun:Shutterstock
Spain's May heatwave breaks records
Temperatures have risen to record breaking levels in the north eastern region of Catalonia, while elsewhere the searing heat has claimed its first victim. READ
Paris is easyBus's first service in continental Europe. Photo: Shutterstock
Super-cheap airport shuttle takes on Paris
Catching the Paris-bound bus from the Charles de Gaulle international airport got a whole lot cheaper as British low-cost giant easyJet launched its competitive shuttle service easyBus on Friday. READ
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An image from the film A Tacit Consent. Photo: Screen Grab
Norway woman makes film about own rape
A Norwegian woman has turned her own experience of being raped in her sleep into a short YouTube film designed to highlight the issue. READ
A Scandinavian brown bear. Credits: Håkan Vargas S/imagebank.sweden.se
Swedish man's roar sees off charging bear
Ralph Persson, a hunter in Jämtland, northern Sweden, scared off a charging bear by roaring at the animal as it attacked him, it has emerged. READ
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