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Gorizia, Italy

Separated for decades, these reunited towns are now the talk of Europe

The Gorizia Wall was erected in 1947 – 14 years before the Berlin Wall was built – and stood for 57 years.

  • Justine Costigan
French President Emmanuel Macron holds a meeting in Paris on Thursday with representatives of industries affected by the US tariffs.

‘Brutal’: Macron vows to protect Europe after US lands shock trade blow

The French president has called on EU nations to stop all investment in the United States after Donald Trump announced a 20 per cent tariff on European imports.

  • James Crisp, Nick Squires, James Rothwell and Sarah Newey
Siena, Italy.

The 20 best cities in Italy, ranked (and why Rome isn’t No.1)

Which of Italy’s cities should be on your holiday wish-list and which are overrated? And why doesn’t Rome or Venice take out the top slot? Read on to find out.

  • Tim Jepson
Destroyed Teslas after a fire at a company’s dealership in Rome, Italy, on Monday.

Teslas burn in Rome, Stockholm as protests escalate

The cars have become targets for vandalism across several countries in response to Elon Musk’s right-wing activism and his influence on Donald Trump.

  • Paolo Chiriatti and Philippe Leroy Beaulieu
Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome.

No Michelangelo, but Rome’s other Sistine Chapel is just as impressive

The extraordinary is everywhere in the Eternal City, and the best thing about this second Sistine Chapel is that you won’t have to fight through the crowds.

  • David Whitley
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Tortelloni or tortelli di zucca is an Italian pasta stuffed with pumpkin nad served with butter, sage and parmesan cheese.

Ten iconic dishes every visitor to Italy must try

There are certain destinations where the purpose of a visit is to sample as much of the local cuisine as possible. Italy is certainly one of those.

  • Tim Jepson
It’s not a great feeling when a waiter responds to your attempt to order in the local language by talking to you in English.

I made a fool of myself attempting the local language overseas

Nothing is worse than possessing a dangerous arsenal of foreign language fragments and an over-enthusiasm for deploying them.

  • Julietta Jameson
Osso buco, a simple plate of greatness.

The hearty Italian dish that has no right to be this delicious

On a cold night, there are few things in this world more satisfying and delicious than a huge plate of osso buco.

  • Ben Groundwater
One of the unorthodox pizzas at Seu Pizza Illuminati.

I went down a dodgy backstreet and discovered Rome’s best pizza

Forget tight cobblestone streets and pretty piazzas. The best pizza is hiding in a grimy laneway – and requires an open mind.

  • Natasha Bazika

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