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Tuscany (photo: Public domain/Flickr) and Shakespeare (Wikimedia Commons). But did he ever set foot in Italy?

Shakespeare and Italy: A literary love affair

To mark 400 years since William Shakespeare's death, we look back at the Bard's particular fondness for Italy.

Italy's famous Vespa turns 70 on Saturday. Photo: Michael Pollak/Flickr

Happy 70th Vespa! The history behind Italy's famous scooter

Invented by the Piaggio company, the world's most famous scooter turns 70 on Saturday.

My Italian career

Jonathan Moody's Italian odyssey has taken him from TEFL teacher to UN worker. Photo: Gen Lavoie Mathieu

How I went from teaching in Italy to working for the UN

Jonathan Moody came to Rome as an English teacher but now works for the UN.

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has been subjected to monkey chants. Photo: Carlo Hermann/AFP

Racist Inter Milan fans force partial stadium ban

Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has been subjected to monkey chants.

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Parmesan on seafood pasta? Sacrilege! Photo: Ben Sutherland/Flickr

Bizarre Italian food rules foreigners fall foul of

Yes, Italian food is delicious. But before you dine out with Italians, you need to know some rules.

The footballer made the sexist insults on Facebook. File photo: Ted Aljibe/AFP

Italian footballer banned over sexist insults on Facebook

He told a female referee to "stay at home and iron".

Presented by International School of Management

Photo: Max Viet

ISM: The key to business success for expats

For many professionals, borders are a thing of the past. But how do you turn your international mindset into a flourishing career?

Brexit

Britain’s upcoming referendum on whether to remain in the EU will have a huge effect on the two million Brits living in Europe. Photo: Leon Neal/AFP

Survey: Could Brits in Europe put the brakes on Brexit?

The Local surveyed 2710 people across Europe to find out what expats are thinking about the upcoming Brexit vote.

An Italian teen was killed on Wednesday by a high-speed train in Milan.Photo: Manuel Paa/Wikimedia

Italian teen killed by train while crossing tracks

The 19-year-old, a student and aspiring model, was struck by the train in Milan.

The council of Brescello was dissolved over mafia concerns on Wednesday. Photo: Friedrich Strasse/Wikimedia

Italy dissolves northern town council infiltrated by mafia

It is the first time a northern council has been broken up over mafia concerns.

Presented by Cigna Global

Becoming an expat: where to start

Making the decision to move abroad isn’t something to be taken lightly. There’s plenty of boxes to be ticked, forms to be filled out, and general planning to be done. But where do you actually start?

Rome metro's B line would be most affected by the absenteesim, Atac said. Photo: Matthew Black

Rome transport staff pull sickie after four-hour strike

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Features

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Photo: Tim Green

The strange history behind five everyday Italian words

We bet you've said at least one of these words today - but did you know what it actually means?

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

How Florence is coping with its 'foreign' food clamp down

“Sometimes, I like to eat sushi.”

More news

Florence's Museo Novecento is also infested with ticks. Photo: Sailko/Wikimedia

Another popular Florence art museum is infested with ticks

Authorities in the tourism hub must be getting mightily ticked-off.

Refugee crisis

People march through Vienna during the 'Refugees Welcome! NO to Fortress Europe!' rally in March. Photo: Joe Klamar/AFP

Italy to deploy 300 officers at Austria border protest

The pro-refugee demonstration comes as tensions mount between Italy and Austria over border controls.

Oetzi, Italy's 5,000-year-old iceman, has been recontructed using a 3D printer. Photo: Andreas Solaro/AFP

Italy's 5,000-year-old 'iceman' brought to life by 3D printer

Oetzi was found preserved in Alpine ice by hikers in 1991.

An Italian boss gave his workers €200k in bonuses to celebrate his 80th birthday. Photo: Amythenurse/flickr

Italian boss gives staff €200k of bonuses to celebrate 80th

All 200 workers will receive a bonus of between €800 and €1200 in next month's pay packet.

Refugee crisis

The UN fears up to 500 people have died during a boat disaster in the Mediterranean. Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP

UN fears up to 500 dead in recent migrant shipwreck

The tragedy comes a year after more than 700 migrants died off the coast of Sicily.

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One of three replicas of Oetzi the Iceman created for teaching purposes by Gary Staab, from resin and mixed media. Photo: http://www.staabstudios.com/

3D print of Oetzi the Ice Man revealed

Scientists presented Wednesday a life-sized copy, made using a 3D printer, of Oetzi the mummified 5,000-year-old "iceman" found in the Alps 25 years ago.

Refugee crisis