Former Rome mayor on trial for corruption

"I will prove my innocence, although many have already written me off as guilty."

Despite improvements, Italy is still seen as one of Europe’s most corrupt countries

Italy’s Salvini faces investigation over ‘misuse’ of police aircraft

Rats and resignations plague Rome as rubbish crisis intensifies

Vatican: Police raid top offices in finance probe

Italy’s Salvini avoids questions over alleged Russian funding deal

Minister resigns over Italy’s ‘crazy expenses’ scandal

Italian PM sacks Salvini ally suspected of corruption and mafia ties

Rome’s former mayor gets six years in jail for corruption

Italy is still seen as one of the most corrupt countries in Europe

‘Godfather’ arrest a crucial blow to Italy’s mafia, say police