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Refugee crisis
'Germany should reinforce Austria-Italy border'
German could help Austria step-up patrols at its border with Italy to stem the flow of migrants towards northern Europe. Photo: Sakis Mitrolidis/AFP

German Transport Minister says his country should back-up Austrian police at the border with Italy.

One-legged Italian to swim Florida-Cuba in world first
53-year-old Salvatore Cimmino (R) is hoping to become the first man to swim uninterupted form Florida to Cuba. Photo: Salvatore Cimmino

The 52-year-old first learned to swim 12 years go.

New Chelsea boss Conte faces match-fixing sentence
Antonio Conte, who will take over Chelsea after Euro 2016, is accused of sporting fraud. Photo: Andreas Solaro/AFP

Antonio Conte, who will take over Chelsea after Euro 2016, is accused of sporting fraud.

Egypt team to fly to Italy with Regeni murder probe results
People hold placards reading 'Truth about Giulio Regeni ', an Italian student who was found dead in Egypt, bearing signs of torture. Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP

Giulio Regeni disappeared in central Cairo on January 25th, and his body was found nine days later on the side of a motorway, badly mutilated and showing signs of torture.

Italian minister questioned over oil scandal
Italy’s Constitutional Reform and Relations Minister Maria Elena Boschi has been questioned over a sleaze scandal which has already seen a top minister resign. Photo: Andreas Solaro/AFP

Opposition leaders have seized on the scandal as fresh evidence that Matteo Renzi's government is every bit as prone to sleaze as its predecessors.

Italian sisters - and their dog - return lost €10,000 to owner
Photo: Rex Roof/Flickr

The girls have become a symbol of generosity in their town after their find.

The Local List
How to make friends with the locals in Florence
Photo: Julio César Mesa

"The people you see on your trip to Italy are not just for scenery."

Panama Papers: Italy readies to probe country's rich
Former racing driver Jarno Trulli was among the Italians named in the so-called Panama Papers. Photo: Alejandro Pagni/AFP

France, Sweden, Austria, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand have also started investigations.

Italian chocolate giant Ferrero to eclipse €10bn turnover
Italian chocolate giant Ferrero is set to turnover €10 billion this year. Photo: Giuseppe Cacace/AFP

Ferrero is now above Nestlé as the world's third-largest chocolate producer.

German stopped in Rome after human skull found in suitcase
The German professor was stopped while passing through security at Fiumicino's Terminal 1. Photo: Andreas Solaro/AFP

The professor said he bought the skull at a market in Rome.

Features
What's on
Ten wonderful things to do in Italy in April
Historical re-enactments will be staged to celebrate Rome's brithday later this month. Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP

Stuck for things to do in Italy this month? Then look no further...

Is Italy ready for the next wave of migrants?
File photo: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP

The "crossing season" for migrant boats from Libya to Italy has not yet begun, yet arrivals are already up on last year's count, raising questions about where the new wave of tens of thousands will be housed.

My Italian life
How a few days in Capri changed this Australian’s life
Gianluca and Holly with their son, Valentino.

"I never imagined living anywhere beyond Australia."

How Florence is coping with its 'foreign' food clamp down
All new restaurants and food shops in Florence's historic centre must now ensure that at least 70 percent of their produce is local. Photo: Frank Kovalchek

“Sometimes, I like to eat sushi.”

These are the ten worst places to live in Italy
Arsoli in Lazio. Screenshot: Google Maps

Does anyone live in any of these places?

More news
Renzi to visit Iran as Italy leads way in forging trade ties
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi (R) with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (L) in January. Photo: Tiziana Fabi/AFP

Sanctions against Tehran were lifted last year.

David Gilmour to play Rome's ancient Circus Maximus
David Gilmour will play two dates in Rome this summer. Photo: Pierre Andrieu/AFP

The legendary British rocker has announced two dates in Rome this July.

One dead in explosion at popular Rome bar
The Ciampini bar, where the explosion happened. Photo: Screengrab/Google Maps

The explosion led to a stampede in one of Rome's central squares.

Former Italy coach Cesare Maldini dies at 84
Cesare Maldini, the former coach of Italy, died at the weekend, aged 84. Photo: Marwan Naamani/AFP

Maldini also played for and managed AC Milan.

Refugee crisis
Clashes as Austria pledges to deploy soldiers to Italy border
Austrian police clashed with Italian protesters on Sunday outside Brenner. Photo: Screengrab/La Repubblica

The police used pepper spray, batons and shields to push the pro-refugee protesters back.

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From our other editions
Austrian etiquette explained to refugees
German language course in Vienna. CHRISTIAN BRUNA/EPA

A new pocket book explains the etiquette and cultural habits of Austrians for asylum seekers.

April Fool's Day
‘Cheese test’ for foreigners to go to public vote
The exam would quiz foreigners on how to make a fondue. Photo: Pedro Cerqueira

Migrants to Switzerland could be forced to take an exam on Swiss cheeses if a popular initiative is approved in a referendum in June.

Comedian goes viral with 'Be Deutsch, Be Nice' video
Photo: ZDF/YouTube screenshot

Top German comedian Jan Böhmermann this week used a music video to trash his country's past and hail the liberalism, sandals with socks, and kebab-fervour of modern Germany.

April Fools' Day
Denmark banned from global ranking lists
International media will no longer be able to run a photo of Nyhavn atop every global ranking article. Photo: Colourbox

"Other countries should get a chance," the agency behind a long line of 'best of' lists said.

Fit for a king? Spain's Palace publishes list of royal gifts
Photo: AFP

Just what do you buy for the man who has everything?

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