A Guardian feature compiles readers' top travel destinations in Italy, including Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily, with tips ranging from cycling in Cinque Terre to secret espresso spots.

A 14-year-old Danish boy was found dead near Noto, Sicily, following a swimming accident that occurred on Friday morning.

Italian police in Catania, Sicily, have arrested a Latvian citizen who allegedly established a drug production facility and manufactured counterfeit documents. The arrest was reported by the Catania portal "Corriere Etneo".

Italian Democrats are proposing to halve excise duties for final consumers in Sicily and Sardinia for the year 2026. This measure would be in addition to temporary cuts already implemented by the government and would include an obligation for island refineries.

An investigation has been launched into the Niscemi landslide, with 13 individuals, including the last four former governors of Sicily, being probed. They are suspected in connection with the incident.

Two Tunisian nationals were arrested in Sicily on suspicion of advocating terrorism, according to judicial sources. The Palermo anti-mafia investigative directorate ordered the arrests, accusing the men of inciting jihad.

A young American woman, inspired by viral videos, purchased an inexpensive house in Sicily but discovered that the renovation costs are three times higher than anticipated. She was drawn to Italy's strong sense of community.

Inspired by viral social media videos, Kiki Leigh purchased a 17-room house in Mussomeli, Italy, for less than a year's rent in LA, though she notes the renovation process is challenging.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sent late-night messages to a regional councilor, criticizing a video in which he accused the government of challenging a regional law on cyclone relief for Sicily as 'retaliation' for a referendum vote.

The NGO Sea Watch has warned that the Russian vessel Arctic Metagaz, adrift in the Mediterranean after a suspected drone attack between Sicily and Malta, poses a significant environmental threat.

Two US helicopters landed in a strictly protected nature reserve in Sicily, prompting the Sicilian administration to demand explanations from the government regarding the operation.

The center-right coalition in Sicily is facing significant challenges due to ongoing corruption investigations. A major inquiry into a healthcare figure and a boss implicating a prominent politician are central to the scandal.

Daniela Ginati, a 50-year-old woman, was found dead after being stabbed multiple times by her 67-year-old ex-partner in Messina, Sicily, despite previous complaints she had filed against him.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 05 MAR - The Italian stand set up by ENIT was inaugurated at the ITB trade fair in Berlin, hosting over 225 exporting companies in 1,700 square meters. The world's leading tourism fair, established in 1966, welcomes exhibitors and visitors from dozens of countries. For the occasion, the Italian Embassy organized an evening dedicated to operators with a focus on Sicily, Calabria, and Sardinia. During the event, the Italian ambassador to Berlin, Fabrizio Bucci, said: "Germany rem...

A severe road accident in Sicily, Italy, resulted in one fatality and six injuries. The family of the young Albanian man who died is seeking assistance to repatriate his body to Albania.

A strong earthquake with a magnitude estimated between 4.1 and 4.6 has been recorded in the Catania area of Italy, with authorities reporting no damage.

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the island of Sicily at 7:05 local time, with its epicenter near Mount Etna, leading to the closure of schools.

Italian firefighters in Sicily rescued 400 valuable books from a dangerous, partially suspended building after a devastating January landslide created a deep fissure. The future of the remaining works is uncertain.

The landslide in the town of Niscemi began on January 25, when the ground started to give way, creating a fissure about five kilometers long The post Sicily: Firefighters rescued 400 rare books from…

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 26 - A 16-year-old boy hit a 15-year-old classmate with a hammer in a high school in the Sicilian city of Gela on Thursday, the school said. The alleged assailant has a history of…

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian researchers, professors, and company owners in the IT and new technologies sector across Naples, Sicily, and Lombardy.

A corruption case in Sicily and Campania, Italy, has led to the arrest of professors and researchers. They are accused of misusing EU funds to acquire personal items like mobile phones, smart TVs, and PCs.

Police in Sicily, Italy, are investigating the discovery of three dead hunters in a forest, with authorities considering whether it was a tragic accident or a more sinister event.

Plans for a controversial 13.5 billion euro bridge across the Messina Strait, intended to connect Sicily with mainland Italy, are causing widespread anger in Sicily, with critics fearing it could 'destroy Italy'.

Premier Giorgia Meloni has returned to Niscemi and other parts of Sicily to assess the damage caused by a dramatic landslide and Cyclone Harry last month.

Pistachio prices, known as 'green gold' in Iran, Turkey, and Sicily, have reached an eight-year high due to increased demand and difficulties in exporting from Iran, exacerbated by the war in the Middle East.

British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are reportedly set to marry this September in Palermo, Sicily, with a two-day celebration attended by numerous celebrities.

Sicily, an island of strong identity, offers a unique blend of history, nature, and daily life, exemplified by the towns of Taormina and Giardini Naxos.

An update on the Iran War covers a War Powers vote falling short, a ceasefire beginning in Lebanon, and Italy denying the U.S. use of its Sicily air base. The report highlights ongoing narrative conflicts surrounding the situation.

In Sicily, two men, driven by jealousy over an ex-girlfriend, used a Molotov cocktail to blow up a victim's car. Police later discovered a hidden pistol during searches of the alleged perpetrators.

Shipping associations in Italy are warning that high fuel prices could lead to interruptions or reductions in ferry services to popular islands like Sardinia and Sicily.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Société Générale have successfully secured $177 million in financing for the development of the Sand Solar Project located in Sicily.

The mountain town of Geraci Siculo in Sicily boasts over 56 residents aged 90 or older. The mayor revealed the secret to their longevity, suggesting their lifestyle could be a model for others.

Italy's Constitutional Court has prohibited Sicily from advertising job positions exclusively for health workers willing to perform abortions, while still allowing the region to find alternative ways to ensure access to the service.

“I moved to Bologna for the first time on an Erasmus in 2015, followed by a year in Catania, Sicily.

Cyclone Jolina has brought severe weather to southern Italy, particularly Calabria, leading to the closure of the Jonica state road, a collapsed warehouse, and flight diversions in Sicily.

Sicily: Antiquity, palaces and coastal magic shape an island world of great cultural depth.

Sicily is an island of strong character, where history and daily life intertwine at every step. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, it has been a crossroads for centuries.

Several earthquakes, including one with a magnitude of 4.5, struck the area around Mount Etna in Sicily. No casualties or major damage were reported, but preventive closures were implemented.

A series of earthquakes struck the area around Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily, with the strongest tremor measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale. No major damage was reported.

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred on the southern slope of Mount Etna in Sicily, leading to the precautionary closure of schools in Catania for building inspections.

A Russian gas tanker, part of the Kremlin's shadow fleet, was reportedly struck by a drone between Malta and Sicily. The attack on the vessel, which departed from Murmansk, has not yet been claimed by any group.

Firefighters rescued approximately 400 rare books from a library in the small town of Niscemi, Sicily, after a landslide occurred, stretching four kilometers.

In Niscemi, Sicily, firefighters successfully rescued hundreds of books from a library that was left precariously close to a ravine following a landslide that occurred in January.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 26 - A 16-year-old boy hit a 15-year-old classmate with a hammer in a high school in the Sicilian city of Gela on Thursday, the school said. The alleged assailant has a history of attacking schoolmates while the alleged victim has suffered from bullying, it said. The alleged attack took place at the Ettore Maiorana professional school in the town near Caltanissetta. The victim was taken to hospital but is not in a serious condition. Violence in Italian schools is on the ris...

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian researchers, professors, and tech company owners in the Naples, Sicily, and Lombardy regions, as part of an ongoing investigation.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has requested the arrest of sixteen university professors, researchers, and teachers, as well as some managers and employees of IT companies, accused of various forms of corruption.

The number of drowned boat refugees in the Mediterranean has quadrupled recently, with dozens of bodies washing ashore on the coasts of Southern Italy. Bishops in Sicily and Calabria have spoken out about the tragedy.

A British man reportedly escaped 11,000 euros in debt by purchasing and renovating a house in Sicily, subsequently doubling his income.

A man in Catania, Sicily, trained his dog to dispose of garbage bags on the roadside, attempting to evade surveillance cameras installed to combat illegal dumping.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visited Niscemi and other parts of Sicily affected by a dramatic landslide caused by Cyclone Harry last month, assessing the damage and recovery efforts.

Pop star Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are rumored to be planning their wedding in Italy, with some speculating it could be the "wedding of the year" in Sicily. The couple's potential nuptials are generating significant media attention.

Vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) have assembled at the Port of Xiphonia in Augusta, Sicily, ahead of their scheduled departure for the Gaza Strip on April 24. The flotilla aims to deliver aid to Gaza.

Italian politician Tajani has convened a meeting for Forza Italia to discuss risks related to undersecretaries and the potential commissariat of Sicily, with the party secretary pushing for regional congresses by summer.

A travel article describes Palermo as a city to be experienced, showcasing Sicily in its most captivating and seductive form.

A square in Sicily is being highlighted as Italy's most geometrically perfect architectural work, appearing as though it was designed with a ruler due to its flawless formation.

Singer Nina Badrić is vacationing in Sicily, where her expensive outfit has attracted attention.

The Daugavpils Theatre is embarking on a guest tour to Sicily with its movement performance 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?'. The production's decorations have already arrived in Italy, and the 33-member troupe will arrive on April 8 to perform the following day.

The Fratelli d'Italia (FdI) party in Italy is facing a wave of investigations and resignations, impacting its presence from Piedmont to Sicily. The latest incident involves six notices of guarantee issued in Agrigento, with Deputy Pisano among those under investigation for aggravated fraud and embezzlement.

Two-time Academy Award winner Jane Campion has been announced as the jury president for Italy’s upcoming Taormina Film Festival, scheduled to run from June 10-14 in Sicily.

The widow of British businessman Mike Lynch, who died in a yacht accident off the coast of Sicily in August 2024, is now facing a $1.2 billion lawsuit. Lynch also lost his daughter in the incident.

Local officials condemned the use of military aircraft on a UNESCO-listed site, highlighting the ambiguity of Giorgia Meloni's stance on the war waged by the US and Israel.

When it was still freezing in Lithuania, Vilma (real name and surname known to the editorial office - author's note) decided with her friends to look for a place where they could enjoy the warmth at the beginning of spring.

Weeks after Storm Harry, the bodies of anonymous migrants have washed ashore in Sicily, victims of extreme weather while attempting to cross the sea from North Africa.

The war in Iran is resonating as far as Sicily, where American and NATO bases are located, causing panic when an earthquake was mistaken for a bombing.

Several earthquakes, the strongest measuring 4.5 magnitude, struck the area around Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, but no significant damage was reported.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 4 - A 4.5-magnitude quake rocked the Eastern Sicilian provinces of Catania, Messina and Siracusa on Wednesday. The quake struck on Mount Etna at 7:05 at a depth of four kilometres and its epicentre was between the province of Catania towns of Ragalna, Biancavilla and Santa Maria di Licodia, the National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV) said. The civil protection department said there were no reports of anyone being injured or of any major damage. (ANSA). Read ...

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake was felt in the Catania region of Sicily, near Mount Etna, at 7:05 AM local time, with a focal depth of 3.8 kilometers.

Cosa Nostra leader, who controlled most of eastern Sicily, dies while serving multiple life sentences for murder Benedetto “Nitto” Santapaola, a Sicilian mafia boss and one of the most dangerous figures in Italian criminal history, has died aged 87. Santapaola, who was widely believed to have been the architect of a campaign of bloodshed that scarred Italy in the 1980s and 1990s, died on Monday in a Milan prison where he was serving multiple life sentences. An autopsy has been ordered. Conti...

Regional authorities in Sicily have withdrawn a century-old concession for Mondello beach, citing a risk of organized crime infiltration linked to a subcontractor.

Firefighters in Niscemi, Sicily, have rescued approximately 400 rare books from a library situated on the edge of a mudflow, following a devastating landslide in January that created a 4km chasm.

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Sicily on suspicion of attempting to kill his ex-girlfriend in her home on the night of February 21-22.

Surveillance cameras in Catania, Sicily, captured an unusual scene of a dog illegally dumping waste, highlighting the city's ongoing struggle against unauthorized garbage disposal.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 24 - Seven Italian tourist spots are among the 20 European Best Destinations 2026 as selected by over 1.3 million travellers from 154 countries, the annual ranking said. They are: Verona, the Venetian island of Burano, Cefalù and Taormina in Sicily, the Sardinian beach resort of Bosa, the Ligurian Riviera jewel of Ravello, and the island of Procida. "Seven Italian destinations among the 20 most popular locations among international tourists. From the Olympics to tourism, th...

In Catania, Sicily, a man was fined after teaching his dog to dispose of trash bags on the roadside, an attempt to evade surveillance cameras installed to combat littering.

Surveillance footage in Catania, Sicily, captured a dog disposing of trash, leading to its owner being fined by the police for the unusual incident.

captiontk modena Kaitlyn Rosati I've spent a lot of time in Italy, and my favorite region for food is Emilia-Romagna. This part of the country is home to Parmigiano-Reggiano, Mortadella, and balsamic vinegar of Modena. I especially love eating truffles and tortellini whenever I visit. It's no secret that Italy has some of the world's best food. However, after visiting all 20 regions, I've learned that the country isn't one-size-fits-all when it comes to dining in la dolce vita. Each region has niche dishes and products that locals wear like a badge of honor, like mozzarella di bufala from Campania, pesto alla Genovese from Liguria, and arancini from Sicily. Although I would gladly choose to eat anywhere in Italy over any city in the US, Emilia-Romagna gets the gold for the best cuisine in the country. The region is home to delicious foods like Parmigiano-Reggiano This region is home to Parmigiano-Reggiano, among other exports. Kaitlyn Rosati From Parmigiano-Reggiano and balsamic vinegar of Modena to Prosciutto di Parma and mortadella from Bologna, Emilia-Romagna is home to some of Italy's most beloved exports. These are just a few of the products that are PDO and PGI-certified. This is a high standard in the world of food that signals an official link between a product and a region. Emilia-Romagna has 44 PDO and PGI products in total — more than any other Italian region. You'll also find some of the country's most famous restaurants here, like Osteria Francescana and Al Gatto Verde in Modena, and Trattoria da Amerigo in Savigno. Beyond the accolades and fancy titles, though, I believe that what makes Emilia-Romagna's cuisine a standout is simply the care and attention put into the food I've had here. After visiting the region at least twice a year for the past six years, I have yet to have even a subpar meal. You can get a taste of all the best parts of Italy, from cheese to truffles, in this one region In Savigno, you can hunt for truffles with the help of trained dogs. Kaitlyn Rosati In Italy, some regions just do certain products better. For example, Tuscany is famous for its red wine; meanwhile, many head to Piedmont for truffles, and Campania's tomatoes are top-notch. However, Emilia-Romagna really has a city or town for everything you could ever want on your plate. Savigno has a sign when entering that says "Cittá del Tartufo," which quite literally translates to "City of Truffles." A visit to Appennino Food Group, a food production group explicitly known for its truffle exports, is a great way to plan an afternoon of truffle hunting with trained pups. The company was founded by Luigi Dattilo, who, at 17, refused his father's offer of a car and asked for a truffle dog instead. As for tomatoes, Mutti, the famed canned tomato brand, has its headquarters in Parma. Plus, if you're looking to enjoy Parmigiano-Reggiano in its rightful birthplace, the only place in the world you can do just that is in Emilia-Romagna. Tortellini has some roots here, too. There was a long-standing debate between Modena and Bologna about who made tortellini first. However, a popular legend holds that tortellini originated in Castelfranco Emilia, a small town between the two hubs. Some Italians theorize that tortellini's shape was inspired by Venus's belly button after she spent a night at an inn in town. After years of visiting, I have some favorite spots in the region Tortellini in crema di Parmigiano at Franceschetta58 in Modena. Kaitlyn Rosati As someone who constantly craves a taste of Emilia-Romagna — and who spends a lot of time in Italy — I'm in the region often. I love trying new places, but I have a few favorite spots. One is Franceschetta58 in Modena, known for its decadent tortellini en Parmigiana crema dish (where, yes, I do lick the plate clean every single time). For something more traditional, I prefer Sfoglia Rina in Bologna for tortellini en brodo. In Parma, Salumeria Garibaldi is an ideal spot for a sip of Lambrusco, the region's most famed wine, paired with bites of prosciutto and mostarda. Meanwhile, an hour and a half away in Ferrara, check out Al Brindisi, a historic wine bar dating back to 1435, making it the world's oldest. Despite its prominent history, Al Brindisi has an unfussy feel, still preserving its medieval charm in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Pro tip: Order the cappellacci di zucca, or pumpkin-stuffed pasta, a staple of Ferrarese cuisine. Read the original article on Business Insider