Italy
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The tourist tidal wave that’s flattening Europe’s cities
feature Historic cities are struggling to tackle a flood of short-term rental lets in their city centres
By The Week Staff Published
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Silvio Berlusconi’s death triggers real-life Succession drama
feature How the five children of Italy’s former prime minister will divide his estate and business assets is a matter of much speculation
By Richard Windsor Published
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Silvio Berlusconi: ‘bounce-back politician’ dies aged 86
Speed Read The former Italian prime minister was linked to a series of scandals in and out of office
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Sounds of the city: should urban dwellers expect noise?
Talking Point Complaints put nightlife venues at risk but rising noise pollution threatens health and wellbeing
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel review: opulence in the Eternal City
The Week Recommends One of Rome’s grandest hotels also has rich connections to the city’s ancient past
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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A weekend in Sorrento: travel guide, things to see and where to stay
The Week Recommends This well-heeled Italian town is perched on the shimmering Bay of Naples
By Vicki Power Published
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Illegal pushbacks and abandonment at sea: is EU facing a new migrant crisis?
Today's Big Question Italy, Greece, Hungary and other nations accused of breaking law and purposefully endangering lives of asylum seekers
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Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel review: waterfront luxury for Sicily’s tastemakers
The Week Recommends Landmark property in Palermo is a design-led urban oasis
By Sofia Gymer Published
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A weekend in Florence: travel guide, attractions and things to do
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a city break in the beautiful capital of Italy’s Tuscany region
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Bear attacks: the frightening side of rewilding
feature First fatal bear attack in Western Europe in modern times prompts rethink over animal’s reintroduction
By The Week Staff Published
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Trip of the week: the delights of southern Umbria
The Week Recommends Italy’s ‘unspoilt green heart’ is home to vineyards and some of the country’s best-preserved medieval towns
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Italian town bans selfies
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Trip of the week: the glories of Trieste – then and now
The Week Recommends Once a haven for writers, the Italian port city has a vibrant art scene and good restaurants
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Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel review: old-world glamour in Sicily
The Week Recommends Discover timeless design and la dolce vita at this grande dame in Taormina on Sicily’s east coast
By Sofia Gymer Published
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