The saloon and the gallows: the village from "Once Upon a Time in the West" is for sale for €1.6 million The family that owns it has reluctantly decided to sell the legendary Rancho Leone, which also served as a film set for Almodóvar in 2023 Nacho Sánchez 02 October 2026
Sand thieves: tourism is both a blessing and a curse for Sardinia Taking sand, shells or pebbles home from Italian beaches as souvenirs, or using them as decorations? Be warned: it is a criminal offence punishable by hefty fines Bartosz Hlebowicz 01 October 2026
What really divides Europe's far right. Including Italy's An academic analysis based on the Chapel Hill Expert Survey (CHES), which has asked experts to assess political parties across dozens of issues since 1999, reveals deep divisions over relations with Russia, women's rights and climate change Adrián Sagredo and Fernando Albero 01 October 2026
The wealthy, executives and retirees: why the French are moving to Italy Italy is attracting growing numbers of French taxpayers seeking lower taxes and more favourable conditions for transferring their wealth Ghislain de Montalembert 01 October 2026
Southern Italy’s unexpected rise – and its limits Long regarded as poor, economically neglected and riddled with mafia influence, southern Italy is undergoing a remarkable revival. A journey through the Mezzogiorno reveals how the region has turned a corner – and why the boom remains at risk Diana Pieper 01 October 2026