Historically, the development of highly accurate, detailed topographic maps has largely been driven by military requirements. Army map reading training developed to a high degree of proficiency for ...

German tourists can now obtain a map of Sicily's capital Palermo flagging the shops that refuse to pay extortion money to the Mafia, the German embassy in Rome said in a statement Thursday. "The ...

Known for its Greek temples, Mediterranean beaches, a renowned culinary and enological legacy, and one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Sicily is an island that has it all. Thanks to its location ...

The heatwave that has been scorching southern Europe has increased the risk of fires and heat-related deaths in Italy. Wildfires have been raging across the Italian island of Sicily, spread by strong ...

Severe lack of rain and poor maintenance of irrigation facilities have led to water rationing affecting more than 800,000 citizens. A lack of winter rainfall after last year's hot summer has left ...

Produced by Federico De Cesare Viola. Profiles by Emanuele Gobbi, Ray Isle, Åsa Johansson, Giambattista Marchetto, Andrea Petrini and Flavia Rendina. Sardinia is less explored by wine travelers — ...

The Mediterranean island of Sicily has experienced its worst drought in recent history. The effects on farmers in particular are already proving very damaging. Summer temperatures across parts of ...