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The tomato takes centre stage for a late summer feast
Artisans in Florence, boat races in Venice and an extraordinary show of might in Lazio – what to see and where to stay this September
Private beach clubs in Puglia and Miami, a brush with history in Hydra and floating meditations in Mexico
Remade as a showcase for Italian design, this historic palace in Lecce is the jewel in Puglia’s capital
With millions of trees infected, these haunting images capture the changing landscape
Where to be and what to see
A 17th-century castle in Italy has been reborn as a boutique hotel with a cutting-edge cooking school attached
Maps reveal extent of support for League in rich north and Five Star in poorer south
Taranto authorities oppose Ilva acquisition, putting sale of steel company at risk
The chef-patron of Bocca di Lupo heads to Italy for seafood, wine — and a little skinny-dipping
Regional disparities hamper technology transfer and job creation as economy recovers
Puglia governor says centralisation of power in Rome will damage local communities
Notebook: Tragedy is a psychological blow to a region that feels abandoned, writes James Politi
Many more injured on one of country’s worst rail accidents
Flat labour market could become a political liability for the prime minister
Long seen as the poor relation to Tuscany’s ‘Chianti-shire’, the region is attracting more international buyers
Gates closing on one passage prompt exploration of new pathways
Agencies and staff accused of inflicting unjustified damage with ratings
Fears rise that southern regions face being cut out of tepid recovery
Prices soar after last year’s bacteria outbreak in Italy
Navy intercepts vessel on autopilot drifting towards rocky coastline with 400 migrants aboard
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