Italy

The UN migration agency says that 90 people are feared drowned after a smuggler's boat carrying mostly Pakistani migrants capsized off Libya's coast.

A year into Donald Trump's inauguration, tourist numbers have fallen by four percent with the economy losing $4.6bn in revenue.

Mafia boss Fausto Pellegrinetti arrested in Alicante, Spain, after spending 25 years on the run from police. He has been charged with drug trafficking and money laundering.

Northern League and Five Star Movement promise to scrap compulsory vaccinations sparking outrage after 2017 measles outbreak.

Berlusconi was asked about the current spate of sexual harassment scandals to spread across the media and political landscape.

They face dangers ranging from losing their footing on steep drops, being struck by falling rocks or succumbing to temperatures as low as minus 9C (15°F)

38 migrants who landed in Italy have said they underwent degrading and unlawful treatment at the hands of Italian authorities after they refused to give their fingerprints.

Italian and German police swoop on 'Ndrangheta mobsters in biggest crackdown on organised crime in two decades.

An Italian model and porn star has had to delay a national oral sex tour after a friend's dog attacked and scarred her face.

DNA analysis of an ancient mummy suggests Hepatitis B has been killing humans for centuries.

The 19-country eurozone economy closed out last year growing stronger than at any time in nearly seven years.

Jewels belonging to the Al Thani collection, owned by the Qatari royal family, were stolen from the Palazzo Ducale in Venice.

A 42-year-old man in Italy with connections to the Sicilian Mafia has allegedly been killing patients in an ambulance and then referring grieving families to a funeral service.

Police launched dawn raids on dozens of homes in a bid to snare Italy's most wanted Mafia boss, Matteo Messina Denaro.

An Italian court ruled that liking a propaganda video on Facebook could be considered apology for terrorism. A man who liked videos and Isis imagery on the platform was deported.

Twitter was left giggling after one account shared a photo of Christmas lights on palm trees in Italy - as the lights had a phallic effect.

Thousands gather to protest a rise of neo-fascism across the land, following a number of violent incidents.

Italian man Mattia del Zotto arrested after police accuse him of using thalium, ingredient in rat poison, to murder his grandparents and aunt in Monzo, near Milan.

Employees in Italy vote for industrial action but airline dismissive of claims it will go ahead.

Italian bishop condemns nativity scene in Castenaso portraying Jesus sitting in migrant dinghy to symbolise plight of refugees and migrants crossing Mediterranean.

A top mob boss, named only as CP, has been arrested on the Costa del Sol, breaking up a widespread drugs smuggling operation between Spain and Italy.

No UK cities provide residents with the "perfect" temperature, but some European cities make the cut.

Social media users shocked at former Italian prime minister's unusual makeover, with many comparing him to a waxwork.

A man dubbed as the Italian Fritzl by Italian media is accused of raping and torturing a woman he kidnapped and held in a 'sex dungeon' for 10 years.

The 14-month-old from Italy was rushed to hospital after he suddenly developed breathing difficulties.

Workers walk out demanding better wages from the American online retail giant.

The town of Lamezia Terme has had its council suspended for the third time in 30 years along with several others.

Italian cycling manufacturer Pinarello was forced to pull an advertisement that suggested women needed an electric bike to keep up with their male counterparts.

The woman who is initially from Romania, was imprisoned in the Italian home since 2007 and was sexually abused and tortured.

The 33-year-old Brazilian is currently back playing football in his home nation for Atlético Mineiro. Robinho has denied assaulting a 22-year-old woman in a Milan club.