Recent on Italy:
Italy, the CIA and rendition
Michael Moran - Diplomacy - November 4, 2009 15:56 ET
Analysis: What Wednesday's stunning verdict in Rome means for the "War on Terror".
Italian food: now mafia free!
Irene Peroni - Italy - October 29, 2009 06:09 ET
The Libera Terra label guarantees that wine, olive oil and pasta are free of mob connections.
The Moroccans of San Nicola Varco
Fulvio Paolocci - Italy - October 19, 2009 08:02 ET
Italian immigration law has left the future unclear for hundreds of Moroccans living in a squalid shantytown.
Musings of a homesick baseball fan
Eric J. Lyman - Italy - September 30, 2009 13:02 ET
At the US-Cuba match in Italy, fans munch on ... bruschetta?
Doing business in Slovenia (not Slovakia)
Barbara E. Martinez - European Union - September 22, 2009 06:20 ET
Small country, great expectations
G20 Pittsburgh: They meet again
Michael Goldfarb - Worldview - September 22, 2009 06:13 ET
Opinion: The world does not hold its breath.
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Creative destruction in Venice
Eric J. Lyman - Italy - September 11, 2009 07:23 ET
This year's Venice Film Festival demonstrates one upside of recessions: they pose opportunities for feisty newcomers.
Need a haircut? Sorry, everyone is 'en vacances'
Teri Schultz - European Union - August 28, 2009 07:21 ET
All employees in the EU get at least 20 vacation days. Why don't Americans get the same?
A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy
Sandro Contenta - Italy - August 23, 2009 11:04 ET
Essay: Weary Italians aren't in the mood to laugh anymore at Berlusconi's latest transgressions.
Lottery mania in Italy
Eric J. Lyman - Italy - August 20, 2009 15:58 ET
What would you do to win a $200 million jackpot: fly from Germany? pick a number based on dreams about dead people?
Invitation: all about Italian food!
David Case - Italy - August 19, 2009 18:34 ET
Passport hosts a conference call with our Rome food and wine expert. Open to the public.
Bringing opera to the masses
Fulvio Paolocci and Angelica Marin - Italy - August 14, 2009 10:12 ET
Italy fights bad press
Eric J. Lyman - Italy - August 13, 2009 21:17 ET
Government launches programs to convince tourists they aren't being ripped off.
New questions about Legionaries of Christ
Jason Berry - Italy - August 13, 2009 19:50 ET
A woman claiming to be the mother of Fr. Maciel's daughter speaks.
Vatican investigates Legionaries of Christ
Jason Berry - Italy - August 13, 2009 17:48 ET
The Catholic Church looks into cult allegations — and $1,000 hams.
Bringing opera to the masses
Fulvio Paolocci and Angelica Marin - Italy - August 12, 2009 09:03 ET
Locals and visitors can catch "Carmen" at the Spanish Steps.
Where the buffalo moan (with pleasure)
Angelica Marin - Italy - August 9, 2009 13:15 ET
At Vannulo Farm in Campania, they believe happier buffalos make better mozzarella.
Cuban beats live on
Angelica Marin and Fulvio Paolocci - The Americas - August 9, 2009 13:14 ET
The evolution of Cuban music from Buena Vista Social Club to today.
Naples hires ex-cons as tour guides
Angelica Marin - Italy - August 5, 2009 05:52 ET
The program keeps the ex-cons away from crime, while they help tourists do the same.
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