Soft power: Stirring symbols amid COVID-19 ravaging
China wasted no time shipping aid to Italy as the European nation struggled to contain the coronavirus — "soft power"…
Did a soccer match in Italy’s epicentre spur COVID-19?
A team from a small town in Italy made it to Europe’s top soccer tournament. Delirious fans hugged each other. Then…
Former “Mr Nobody” leads Italy’s fight against coronavirus
Italy is now the global epicentre of the coronavirus disease, which has killed more Italians than Chinese. A political newcomer…
Italy bucks populism but egos weaken government
Italy has sidelined right-wing populism for now. But a shaky governing coalition and big egos are keeping long overdue reforms…
Populists run into trouble as Italy drifts
Populists are riding high in Italy's uneasy governing coalition and challenging Europe's status quo. Meanwhile, Italy suffers from inertia and…
Hate crimes surge as Italy cracks down on migrants
Hate crimes have surged in Italy as a new governing coalition takes a hard line on immigrants, capitalizing on citizens'…
Political earthquake in Spain rocks Europe’s boat
Spain has been hit by a political earthquake that has sent shock waves around the country and ripples of nervousness…
Historic verdict condemns Italian collusion with the Mafia
A Sicilian court has ruled politicians and police encouraged deadly car bomb attacks, shining a light into a dark chapter…
Sit up and take heed: Italy cannot be allowed to fail
Italy is struggling -- again -- to form a government. But with massive debt and a large economy, Italy is…
Corsica: A restless outlier in France’s grasp
The Mediterranean island of Corsica has seen rulers come and go through the centuries. Part of France for 250 years,…