Premier Giorgia Meloni hailed the values Italy is founded on Monday in her message for National Unity Day. "Today we ...

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The medieval city of Siena is a treasure trove of Renaissance art, which is the focus of a new exhibition at the National Gallery. Michael Hodges heads to Tuscany to experience the magic for himself ...

The population of Italy is projected to decrease by approximately 8% by 2050, falling from 59 million in 2022 to 54.4 million, due to increased ageing and a declining birth rate. By 2050, more than 35 ...

On Saturday 22 February, Italian broadcaster Rai revealed that Tuscan singer-songwriter Lucio Corsi will be flying the Italian flag at the Eurovision Song Contest in May. One week on from the song ...

Pope Francis’s blood tests have shown a “slight improvement” in his condition as he receives hospital treatment for pneumonia, the Vatican has said. The 88-year-old pontiff was now in stable ...

After a certain number of years in Italy, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency – but what language requirements do applicants face? Unlike Italian residency permits, which are issued ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...