The Vatican on Saturday announced an historic accord with China on who appoints bishops in the Asian country, paving the way for rapprochement between the Catholic Church and the world's most populous nation.
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Latvian and Lithuanian neo-pagans have called on Pope Francis to end local Catholic opposition to their quest for religious recognition in the Baltic states, ahead of the pontiff's visit to the region Saturday.
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Applying for residency in Italy can be a long and complicated process, but it's something that anyone who wants to stay more than three months has to do.
A new academy is shaking up traditional distance learning with a combined approach that strikes the perfect balance for expat families.
The Italian rail infrastructure administrator Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has unveiled its new line of regional trains that it says will be rolled out across the country within five years.
Malta’s up-and-coming capital took centre stage when it was crowned 2018’s Capital of Culture, but there’s much more to the enigmatic island than Valletta. The Local’s Commercial Editor took a whirlwind tour of the Mediterranean’s best-kept secret.
The Birra Flea microbrewery in Gualdo Tadino, central Italy, has brought a new recipe to beer: air.
Two recent graduates of EMLYON in Lyon explain why both the business school and the city are perfect for ambitious students seeking international careers.
From ancient Roman ships in Pisa to a deeper understanding of Pompeii, via a cycle route in Siena, there's plenty still to look forward to in Italy as part of the EU28-wide celebration of culture.
Blend in with the Romans with these twelve useful dialect words you definitely didn't learn in class.
The dome-shaped Baci chocolates, which each come with a love note, are now available covered in ruby-tinted cocoa.
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An Italian court acquitted energy major Eni and ex-CEO Paolo Scaroni of bribery in Algeria, but fined a subsidiary and jailed its former boss.
Partykungen, a Swedish company that supplies fancy dress outfits, has removed a costume resembling traditional Sami dress from its website after complaints.
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Pope Francis denounced the mafia's "blasphemous" existence during a visit to Sicily to honour a priest murdered by the mob 25 years ago.
An Italian naval vessel was used to smuggle crates of cigarettes while returning from a mission to stop migrants from travelling from Libya to Europe, the navy confirmed on Wednesday September 19th after revelations in the press.
Inter Milan coach Luciano Spalletti believes Harry Kane will be the man to watch but hopes the enthusiasm of returning to "the Disneyland of football" will spur on his Italian side in Tuesday's Champions League opener against Tottenham.
A Spanish university already accused of gifting degrees to high-profile politicians is also being probed for allegedly giving away diplomas to hundreds of Italian nationals, a court spokesman said Thursday September 20th.
Facebook has lost its appeal against a Milan startup after a court ruled that the social media giant had copied features from an app created by the smaller company.
A South African man has been ordered to leave Italy after flying his drone near the Vatican, Italian police said on Wednesday September 19th.
Many observers of Italy often presume that the nation's origins can be traced back to ancient Rome. And while the Romans undoubtedly had a huge influence on a lot of what came after, earlier civilizations made their own key contributions.
The source of the legionella bacteria that sickened hundreds of people in northern Italy has been identified as cooling towers, not tap water.
A top EU official on Friday said that Italy's budget plans were going in the right direction despite calls for a major spending boost by the anti-establishment government in Rome.
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