Italy has become the first country in Europe to make the COVID-19 “green pass” mandatory for all workers, in both the public and private sectors, under a new decree that was unanimously approved by the government on Thursday.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has made this year’s TIME 100 list of the most influential people in the world, which was released on Wednesday.

Nearly four million children in 10 Italian regions returned to school on Monday with the start of the new academic year, under strict measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Tens of thousands of people flooded streets across Australia on Monday, protesting against sexual abuse, gendered violence and dangerous workplace cultures in the country.

“The English language is absolutely critical to help people when they come to Australia to take the greatest opportunity of what life in Australia can mean.”

Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that most retailers will be forced to shut their doors during Victoria’s new Stage 4 lockdown, as the state grapples with a concerning increase in coronavirus cases.

Stories can be instrumental in connecting with our past and can transport us far away, to unexplored places.

The Dante Alighieri Society of Sydney has launched the 2021 Tommaso Favino literary competition, which will be accepting entries until November 1.

Every year on September 19, thousands of devout Catholics flood the streets of Naples to witness the blood miracle of San Gennaro, or Saint Januarius.

Celebrated on August 15, Ferragosto marks the height of the Italian summer, when thousands flee the cities and flock to the mountains or the coastline.

Every year, on July 26, the Italian island of Ischia holds a spectacular seaside festival in the bay of Cartaromana to honour the feast day of Sant’Anna, or Saint Anne.

A new brand has taken grocery stores and independent supermarkets across Melbourne and Adelaide by storm: Il Nonno Foods, a company that produces fresh and frozen pasta.

Just the idea of speaking with Ettore Donnaloia, the manager of Il Panzerotto – Taste of Puglia, takes me back to my adolescence, when I’d meet up with friends in the centre of Milan and chat about nothing for hours on end.

In this long period of lockdown and isolation, it is hard to fathom a return to normality.

Grace Gava was born in Adelaide in 1997 and teaches Italian at Nazareth Catholic College, in Findon.

In completing a recent project, Year 9 Cairns State High School student Brooke Rogina discovered an entire chapter of her family history.

A touch of healthy sibling rivalry may be to thank for Sara Coladonato’s success with her VCE Italian studies.

When asked which artwork he favours most from his enviable collection, Lucio Galletto OAM, responds accordingly: “That’s like asking which of your children is the favourite.”

The Committee for Italians Abroad (COMITES) in NSW has scheduled its election for December 3.

In a bid to avoid continuing delays and challenges, the Trinacria Association has decided to postpone all of its events and initiatives until Sydney’s lockdown has ended.

Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo on Sunday won the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, giving McLaren their first race win since the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix in a thrilling race at Monza.

Italy’s national soccer team on Sunday set a new record for an undefeated run internationally, by extending their streak to 36 games in a 0-0 draw with Switzerland in their World Cup qualifier in Group C.

Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday secured a return to Manchester United, the club where he rose to international fame.

Join Dr Joseph Talia OAM, opera singer, artistic director, teacher and scholar, in a musical journey across four centuries, enhancing our appreciation of the qualities that make Italian opera one of the most loved artistic forms of all time, as well as one of the most successful cultural exports ...

Join Dr Joseph Talia OAM, opera singer, artistic director, teacher and scholar, in a musical journey across four centuries, enhancing our appreciation of the qualities that make Italian opera one of the most loved artistic forms of all time, as well as one of the most successful cultural exports ...

Join Dr Joseph Talia OAM, opera singer, artistic director, teacher and scholar, in a musical journey across four centuries, enhancing our appreciation of the qualities that make Italian opera one of the most loved artistic forms of all time, as well as one of the most successful cultural exports ...

This cake is a specialty of Milazzo, on the southern Italian island of Sicily. It’s quick and easy to make.

This sweet tart is a specialty in Messina, on the southern Italian island of Sicily.

The focaccia is one of Italy’s original “fast foods” and is full of goodness.