The Asian state will open an embassy at the Vatican.
How has global demand for the most sought-after designers changed in last decade? A new report from leading art and auction search engine Barnebys reveals some surprising trends.
A career in the culinary world is a pipe dream for many. But for those with the passion and determination to make it a reality, Ferrandi Paris is a clear choice.
Europe’s tech industry is booming, giving rise to a range of programming ‘bootcamps’ that offer tech literacy more quickly and affordably than traditional degree programs. The Local finds out more.
You may think Switzerland is all about winter holidays. But it’s also a summer paradise with the power to transform your career thanks to outstanding programmes from Swiss Education Group.
Italy's schoolchildren get top marks for socializing but suffer from high levels of anxiety, an OECD survey reveals.
No two people and no two expat stories are the same – so why should health plans be?
A weekend of celebrations in the capital marked the 2770th anniversary of the founding of Rome.
It's known as the language of love, but many expats and students struggle with the peculiarities of Italian. The good news is that if you relate to most of the items on this list, you're not far off fluency.
The unusual - and sometimes controversial - history of the famous hazelnut spread might surprise even its most dedicated fans.
The Michelin Guide for Italy 2016 has been released, awarding 334 Italian eateries a coveted star rating. And the best city to eat in Italy might surprise you...
Networking as an expat woman means overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers - but it could be the key to success.
Shareholders in Alitalia voted unanimously Tuesday to place the company into "extraordinary administration" as efforts continue to find a buyer and stave off liquidation for the troubled airline.
The city of Augsburg has finally come to a compromise to allow the placement of Holocaust memorial blocks for victims, which have long been controversial for the local Jewish community.
He had a private aeroplane and eight homes.
Venice's world famous carnival, which lasts until February 28th, is thought to have started in 1162 after a military victory. Abandoned for decades, it was resurrected in 1980.
Dozens of migrants were on Tuesday ordered by police to leave a square by Milan's train station where they had been camping out for months.
Former prime minister Matteo Renzi is widely expected to regain leadership of Italy's Democratic Party (PD) in a vote set for Sunday.
Midfielder Sulley Muntari was given a yellow card after complaining about racist chanting from the crowd.
Italy has the second lowest percentage of university graduates in the European Union, Eurostat statistics released on Wednesday showed.
The police did not reveal details of how they traced him through the social media site.
The Reporters Without Borders organization pointed the finger at Five Star Movement leader Beppe Grillo for 'outing' journalists he personally dislikes.
An Italian insurance company will fund the project aimed at returning the gardens "to their ancient splendour".
"For the first time in the world, a court has recognized a causal link between inappropriate use of a mobile phone and a brain tumour."
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday welcomed an offer by Pope Francis for Vatican mediation in the crisis-torn country but opposition leaders rebuffed the overture.
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