Italy

Iran January 8

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from detention in Iran

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was released after being detained in Iran for three weeks. Sala's plight became intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer wanted by the U.S.

Italy January 5

Who is Giorgia Meloni? Trump hosts Italian PM at Mar-a-Lago

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is firebrand politician who is likely Trump's closest ideological ally in Europe.

Donald Trump January 5

Trump meets with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at his Mar-a-Lago resort

President-elect Trump appeared Saturday at a screening of a documentary with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.

Travel January 3

Popular Italian city officially bans cigarette smoking outdoors

The smoking of tobacco products outdoors in Milan, Italy, is now banned as the city moves to improve public health and environment ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Travel December 30

Da Vinci's 'Last Supper' painted in late 1400s is viewed by 460,000 visitors each year

Leonardo da Vinci's the "Last Supper" is visited by over 460,000 tourists each year, making it one of the top 10 most visited attractions in all of Italy. Here's why.

Travel December 27

Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected

Pope Francis kicked off the Jubilee this week, marking the start of the Holy Year in Italy as 32 million pilgrims are expected to travel to Rome this year.

Travel December 24

Historic Italian village credited for first-of-its-kind Christmas Nativity scene draws crowds for 800 years

Each year, Greccio, Italy, reenacts a living Nativity scene paying homage to Saint Francis of Assisi, who is credited with starting the exhibition that represents the birth of Jesus.

Religion December 11

Citing the Gospel, Pope Francis says migrants 'must be welcomed' and ‘integrated’

Pope Francis is calling on nations to welcome and integrate migrants as Europe and the United States struggles to cater to unprecedented levels of global mass migration.

Travel December 7

Italy bans Airbnb self check-ins as Rome braces for influx of travelers fueled by Holy Year

Travelers hoping to get an Airbnb or short-term rental in Italy will now be forced to come face-to-face with their hosts as officials remove all lockboxes in a new nationwide ban.

Italy December 6

Italian nun among 25 arrested in raid against 'Ndrangheta mafia

As part of an investigation into the ‘Ndrangheta mafia in the city of Brescia, Italian police have arrested 25 people including a nun known for her prison work.