Italy

An Italian town whose heart and geography may have been in Switzerland loses its unique status.

Damage to Venice's ancient buildings from repeated high tides and flooding goes well below the surface.

Recent flooding has depressed bookings and canceled some conferences and events.

The Italian anti-fascist resistance to Mussolini and German invaders will soon be honored in a museum to be built in Milan.

For the fifth time in 40 years, a vote to split Venice from its mainalnd parts fails, this time because of low turnout.

As flooding continues in Venice, the city and its residents face not only a huge cleanup and repair bill but big future losses to its key tourism business.

DrFumblefinger tries the house speciality of Pasta alla Norma, a colorful and delicious dish.

Ron B shares a memorable image of Capril harbor, on the lovely island of Capri.

Gumbo was visiting the Sicilian city of Catania, and exploring it's beautiful Cathedral. The Cathedral sits on a square which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

WestJet is increasing frequencies on a number of its Calgary-to-Europe routes, and is adding non-stops to Rome.

Fed up with misdirected motorists, the town is putting up signs warning visitors not to follow Google's directions.

A famed cliffside path in Italy's Cinque Terre area will be re-opened after repairs that have been delayed for years.