Four surprising facts about Italy's Eternal City.

Jane Jurgens checks out some cool new luxe hotels opening soon around the world.

Mike Van Niekerk shares tips from one of Italy's most beautiful cities.

What happens if your luxury ship is too small? Cut it in half and add more.

Mayor urges young people to make friends and try new experiences.

Populists locked in battle after election fails to deliver winner.

Three-times PM swept up to a voting station in his hometown. Then there was a surprise.

Hometown of Five Star Movement leader scents victory as Italy heads to the polls.

Election is likely to lead to drawn-out negotiations to form a government.

Off-season is the best, most relaxed time to visit the Queen of the Adriatic.

Teen caught on CCTV saving toddler says he's not a hero, he was just 'ready'.

The 'Canalazzo' Venice's Grand Canal is the main thoroughfare through Italy's floating city. It's exceptionally busy in the February carnival season, as gondolas of couples descend on the most romantic stretch of water in the world

Italian banks are selling off their domestic sovereign debt at unprecedented rates.

A man draped in Italy's tricolour flag wounded at least 6, all said to be African migrants

The crowded, chaotic and rubbish-ridden metropolis weaves a unique magic.

The town that is home to Europe's most wanted mobster owes a record $71m in unpaid taxes.

Emergency crews climbed inside crumpled carriages to rescue others.

Venice mayor promises to look into restaurant which allegedly ripped-off four tourists.

For the past 10 years, Francesco Bellomo sat on one of Italy's highest courts.

Rome's sad Christmas Tree is to be recycled, carved up into souvenirs.

Italy has declared war on its growing population of coypu.

Gulf States are throwing money at the sport to get on top

Terrifying tale of mafia kidnapping and held captive for 5 months coming to big screens.

Chantelle Baxter was Australia's most influential woman, but now she's in a living hell.

We talk to three experts about some diets making headlines in 2017.

Man due to appear in court for "kidnapping model, holding her captive for ransom."

An Italian city has earned its UNESCO status for the most awesome reason.

UN decided to add the Neapolitan art of pizza-making to its list of "intangible heritage".

The locals are too scared to even speak this town's name.

Arrested man had already served jail term for imprisoning another woman.