Italy
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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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Alta Badia: a gourmet ski safari in the Italian Dolomites
The Week Recommends Chill out on the slopes and get a taste of the region’s foodie hotspots
By Jo Davey Published
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French cheesemakers livid over poll
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Matteo Messina Denaro: the most-wanted Mafia boss finally behind bars
Why Everyone’s Talking About The Cosa Nostra killer was arrested in Sicily after 30 years on the run
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Migrant rescue row creates tension between Italy and France
feature Spat sparked by rescue ship carrying hundreds of migrants that was stuck in Italian waters for three weeks
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Brothers of Italy: understanding Giorgia Meloni’s political party
feature Italy’s new prime minister is the country’s most far-right leader since Mussolini
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Why Italy’s far-right government is divided over Putin
Under the Radar Former PM Silvio Berlusconi has long been close to Putin, but Giorgia Meloni has staunchly supported Ukraine’s war effort
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Giorgia Meloni: who is Italy’s new prime minister?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Founder of far-right Brothers of Italy is nation’s first female leader
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
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Hotel Principe di Savoia: a landmark of luxury by Milan’s central station
The Week Recommends Classic Italian glamour oozes from this historic Dorchester Collection property
By Kate Samuelson Published
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Lefay Resort & Spa: a supremely luxurious spot above the shores of Lake Garda
The Week Recommends Resort proclaims to be a union of ‘luxury, wellness and nature’ – and delivers on each in absolute spades
By Kate Samuelson Published
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Italy’s Aosta Valley: the stunning skyway to Mont Blanc
The Week Recommends Go on an Alpine adventure in the country’s northern mountainous region
By Mike Starling Published
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Giorgia Meloni and the return of fascism: how Italy got here
feature Meloni claims her party has shaken off its fascist past, even as she espouses hardline views
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How does the UK’s energy bill bailout plan compare with rest of Europe’s?
Today's Big Question Questions remain about how Liz Truss’s £150bn support package will be funded
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