Italy
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A weekend in Venice: travel guide, things to do, food and drink
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a break in Italy’s iconic ‘floating city’
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Is climate change to blame for Europe’s blistering heatwave?
feature As temperatures continue to warm, we are seeing changes in the atmosphere that leads to increased occurrences of extreme temperatures
By The Week Staff Published
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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
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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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