1 killed as Venice sees worst flood in 50 years
The worst flooding to hit Venice in more than 50 years has brought the historic city to its knees, its mayor said on Wednesday.
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Italian beach to charge entry fee to combat overtourism
Its perfect white sand, turquoise waters, and eminently photographable surroundings, with an ancient stone tower on a tiny island just offshore, have made La Pelosa on Sardinia one of the most famous beaches in the world.
They bought a $1 house in Italy; here's what happened next
It seemed like a deal too good to be true. A new house -- and potentially a whole new life -- for sale in sunkissed rural Italy for the princely sum of just one euro, or little over a dollar.
Italy makes alarms for baby car seats mandatory
Italian law now requires vehicles to have a safety device that alerts drivers if a child has been left behind in the rear seat or a car seat.
The tourists nobody wants
Rowdy groups of bachelor parties. Backpackers asking locals to pay their way. The hordes that pour daily off cruise ships, choking up city centers.
Italy to require school students to study climate change
From next year, Italian school students in every grade will be required to study climate change and sustainability, in an attempt to position the country as a world leader in environmental education.
Verona handed partial stadium ban over racist abuse aimed at player
Italian football club Hellas Verona has been given a one-match partial stadium closure following racist abuse aimed at Brescia striker Mario Balotelli.
Why would people from China risk their lives to enter the UK?
The deaths of 39 people found in a truck in a UK industrial park this week has sparked horror and revulsion around the world.
Venice tourist holds worker hostage in currency exchange
In the last few months, the Venice authorities have had to deal with tourists swimming in the canals, headbutting gondoliers and brewing a pot of coffee by the Rialto Bridge (pictured above).
How overtourism killed spontaneous travel
Picture the scene. You're on vacation. You've had a slow morning wandering round, a long lunch and a stroll around the city. You realize you're near that gallery you've been meaning to visit -- so you walk over.
