Italy
Who will be the next pope?
The release of the film Conclave has once again thrown the spotlight on one of the most arcane, storied and secretive events in human history: the election of a new pope.
- by Rob Harris
Latest
Freed! Italian journalist Sala walks out of Iran prison, returns home
Celilia Sala, 29, was working under a regular journalistic visa when she was detained in Tehran on December 19, accused of “violating the laws of the Islamic Republic”.
- by Crispian Balmer
I stayed in Rome’s poshest area and it was surprisingly cheap
The city’s upper brow may live here, but for tourists it’s a sweet spot – close enough to the city’s most visited sights and far enough to feel Roman.
- by Natasha Bazika
Iran arrests Italian journalist in case of apparent hostage diplomacy
Italian media said Cecilia Sala’s detention was believed to be aimed at securing the release of an Iranian-Swiss drone expert who was detained in Italy.
Italy’s deposed prince to launch video game with Europe’s ousted royals
Prince Emanuele Filiberto has joined forces with seven other royal families from across Europe and South Africa on “The RoyaLand”.
- by Josephine McKenna
In winter, this Italian tourist mecca is a different (better) city
While a winter-time trip to Florence will never be yours alone, it allows you to adopt a laziness that feels in keeping with the true spirit of the city.
- by Kurt Johnson
Move over, Florence: Milan’s answer to the Uffizi gallery is here
Milan, the northern Italian capital known mainly for fashion, design and finance, is staking its claim as a centre of art – as a plan conceived half a century ago reaches its culmination.
- by Julietta Jameson
Tennis’ love match: Meet ‘Aussie’ Matteo Arnaldi and his Melburnian girlfriend
Jet-setting tennis star Matteo Arnaldi jokes that he’s a citizen of the world but the world No.37 can’t help but feel more than a little bit Australian thanks to some fortuitous events two years ago.
- by Scott Spits
Opinion
Food and wine
A month of eating Italian pizza had me craving Australia’s version
Italian pizza is the result of centuries spent perfecting it, but perhaps that’s the problem.
- by Natasha Bazika
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Train journeys
Italy’s biggest train station is surprisingly well planned and easy
It handles nearly 500,000 passengers every day, but it doesn’t feel like it. The dining options will make you want to arrive early.
- by Jenny Hewett
11-year-old survives floating alone for days after shipwreck
The “exhausted and cold” girl was saved by a German-flagged sailboat after withstanding a three-day storm and big waves.
- by Colleen Barry and Maria Grazia Murru
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