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Iranian President and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in Rome in January. Photo: Tiziana Fabi/AFP

Should Italy really be getting so cosy with Iran?

Italy wants to restore its economic clout in Iran. But is the rest of the world willing to accept that?

Renzi seeks to revive Italy's economic clout in Iran

A candidate in Rome's mayoral elections has said he will unleash 500,000 cats against the city's rats if he takes office. Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP

Are 500,000 cats the solution to Rome’s rat crisis?

Are feline rat-catchers the solution for Rome's rodent problem?

A shark was seen swimming up the mouth of Rome's Tiber river on Tuesday. Photo: Nicola/Flickr

Panic as shark swims up Tiber river

A two-metre shark has been sighted at the mouth of the Tiber river.

A new study suggests Italians and Swedes are just as likely to cheat on their taxes. Photo: Ken Teegardin/Flickr

'Honest' Swedes as likely to fudge taxes as crafty Italians

The stereotype of the cheating Italian has just been blown apart.

Refugee Crisis

Asutria has begun building an anti-migrant barrier at the Brenner pass, pictured above, on its Italian border. Photo: Arnulf Zu Lindern/Wikimedia

EU attacks Austria's planned 'migrant fence' on Italy border

Italian ministers say the decision to build the fence is not based on facts.

Walls go up in Europe again: Austria raises 'migrant fence'

The Italian wine industry is flourishing. Photo: Vincenzo Pito/AFP

Italians toast world's thirst for country's prized wines

Experts say punter's thirst for Italian wines shows no sign of abating.

Italy leads global wine market thanks to American drinkers

People hold a banner reading "On April 17th, Vote Si" during a march in Rome. Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP

Why Italy is scared that oil rush will blight Dante's beach

The debate pits environmentalists against the government and big business.

Refugee crisis

The migrant arrivals represent a sharp increase on the average daily numbers landing in Italy since the start of the year. Photo: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP

Italy saves 4,000 migrants as flow to Greece recedes

War-torn Libya is the main jump-off point for migrants trying to reach Europe from north Africa.

An ex-CIA agent convicted for the extrodinary rendition of an Italian imam Abu Omar, pictured above, is trying to block her extradition to Italy Photo: Khalen Desouki/AFP

Ex-CIA agent in last ditch bid to avoid extradition to Italy

Sabrina de Sousa was convicted by an Italian court in 2009 over the extraordinary rendition of an Italian imam.

Iran President Hassan Rouhani (L) and Italian premier Matteo Renzi. Photo: Tiziana Fabi/AFP

Renzi seeks to revive Italy's economic clout in Iran

"Italy has a special place among Iranians."

Renzi to visit Iran as Italy leads way in forging trade ties

Features

What's on

Historical re-enactments will be staged to celebrate Rome's brithday later this month. Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP

Ten wonderful things to do in Italy in April

Stuck for things to do in Italy this month? Then look no further...

File photo: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP

Is Italy ready for the next wave of migrants?

The "crossing season" for migrant boats from Libya to Italy has not yet begun, yet arrivals are already up on last year's count, raising questions about where the new wave of tens of thousands will be housed.

My Italian life

Gianluca and Holly with their son, Valentino.

How a few days in Capri changed this Australian’s life

"I never imagined living anywhere beyond Australia."

All new restaurants and food shops in Florence's historic centre must now ensure that at least 70 percent of their produce is local. Photo: Frank Kovalchek