Italy

Ruling centre-left Democratic Party is trailing in third place, according to the exit polls

Anti-establishment 5-Star Movement set to be the biggest single party in coming elections

Sunday’s vote more likely to result in a hung parliament than rather than a disruptive new government

Italians drink a lot of coffee but in small doses throughout the day. No magnum sized coffee cups please!!

"After being attacked I thought about how I could best start again"

After the assault, suspect made a fascist salute, shouted 'Long Live Italy' and 'Italy for Italians'

Media reports six people including "people of colour" have allegedly been injured in the incident

Thirty-three suspects are arrested in a sting which disemboweled a 'Chinese mafia organisation'

90-100 people missing after boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea

Asks exporters to focus on non-traditional partners for boosting exports

Italians and Germans have their own schools and largely frequent different bars and restaurants

The opera, by composer Andrea Giordano, debuted in 1896 at La Scala

Italy had argued the practice of 'pizzaiuolo' was part of the country's cultural and gastronomic tradition

Berlusconi, a four-time prime ministe, is barred from holding public office because of a 2013 conviction for tax fraud

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid is free since being sacked by Bayern Munich at the end of September

We can expect a major breakthrough from this intervention, says minister

Legendary goalkeeper quits after Italy fail to qualify for World Cup for the first time in 60 years

Azzurri suffers 1-0 aggregate defeat against Sweden

While no one in the town openly talks about the mafia, its influence is all pervasive

The coins, which can add up to as much as a million euros a year, were previously handed over to Catholic charity

Azzurri face Sweden to decide who goes to Russia next year

Berlusconi known for "bunga bunga" parties with young women

Wine a big draw for tourists

Italian curator hopes to curate Pakistani artists for 2019 Venice Biennale

There have also been collapses at the ancient Roman site of Pompeii

Picking a PM candidate may thrill supporters, but the movement will still have an uphill struggle to reach high office

This crater last erupted in 1198

The students told investigators two officers had offered to give them a ride back to their residence

She had come into contact with two children who had picked up malaria during a trip to Burkina Faso in Africa

Real Madrid midfielder scores a brace to guide his team to 3-0 victory over Gli Azzurri

The Italian policy on audiovisuals will be officially presented at the Venice Film Festival in a few weeks

Ischia has been a frequent victim of earthquakes

The latest suspects to be kicked out included a 38-year-old Moroccan who was said to have been radicalised

Fireman was filmed setting hedges and rubbish bins alight before returning to base and sounding the alarm

The superstar spared a few days from work to spend quality time with family

The two sides also agreed to continue cooperation on a major ground combat system as well

Nearly 77,000 migrants have landed in Italy since January, up 15 percent on the same period in 2016

Italian energy giant wins 15-year contract after offering a price discount

He said he was called to join "holy war" in Italy to "redeem the infidels" who "should have their throats cut"

'All that has nothing to do with Islam, it was the work of crazies'

A US navy warship conducted a so-called freedom-of-navigation drill near Mischief Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands

Italy is sheltering more than 176,000 asylum-seekers

Also offering low schemes for renting property

Schettino was dubbed "Captain Coward" for abandoning stricken vessel

She was believed to have been the oldest person alive

Over the years the village has dwindled to only 330 inhabitants

Lawmakers have tabled a bill allowing women to take three-day paid leave each month

Two rescue ships picked up the migrants as they sought to make the perilous journey to Italy

Italy goalkeeper also sets European record for most appearances as captain

Nearly 700 Syrian refugees have been granted one-year humanitarian visas to begin their asylum process in Italy