Italy

Emergency services at the scene after an explosion at a building thought to be a gas leak, in Via Pio Foa and Via Vitellia, in Rome (Valentina Stefanelli/LaPresse via AP/PA)

Four face trial over explosion which killed Scots man in Rome

Four people will face trial after an explosion which caused the death of a Scottish man in Italy.

Scots face flight chaos as strikes and technical problems cause six hour delays

The Pontificio Collegio Scozzese in Rome

The Pontificio Collegio Scozzese in Rome

Catholic Church in Scotland

Catholic Church in Scotland earned £7.6m from seminary sale

A memorial for the Scots-Italians who died on the Arandora Star

A memorial for the Scots-Italians who died on the Arandora Star

First national memorial for Arandora Star takes place in Glasgow

Matteo Moschetti at John O'Groats

Matteo Moschetti at John O'Groats

'I took my bike from Italy to the far north of Scotland - there's no country like it'

Capo Testa beach in Sardinia

Capo Testa beach in Sardinia

Petition launched to restore flights between Scotland and Italian destination

Mary Queen of Scots (1542 - 1587) with her Italian private secretary, courtier and musician David Rizzio (c. 1533 - 1566), circa 1565. He quickly became the Queen's favourite but his enemies, who included Mary's husband Henry Stewart, Lord

Mary Queen of Scots (1542 - 1587) with her Italian private secretary, courtier and musician David Rizzio (c. 1533 - 1566), circa 1565. He quickly became the Queen's favourite but his enemies, who included Mary's husband Henry Stewart, Lord

Mary Queen of Scots

Square to be renamed for man who allegedly had an affair with Mary, Queen of Scots

The ceremony in Terni to commemorate the Battle of Garibaldi Bridge

The ceremony in Terni to commemorate the Battle of Garibaldi Bridge

Second World War

Second World War plaque ordered to be removed after paperwork filed incorrectly

Davide Cavallo embraces his attackers

Davide Cavallo embraces his attackers

Man who was left paralysed in stabbing embraces his attackers outside court

A briefcase filled with Euros

A briefcase filled with Euros

Homeless man found a briefcase full of money and started handing it to strangers

Edinburgh Airport passengers are being warned about this simple rule that could get them fined in Italy

Edinburgh Airport passengers are being warned about this simple rule that could get them fined in Italy

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport passengers face fines in Italy for breaking this simple rule

Amanda Knox (Antonio Calanni/AP)

Amanda Knox (Antonio Calanni/AP)

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Amanda Knox co-accused gives verdict on controversial Edinburgh Fringe show

The Italian powerchair football team at Fiumicino Airport

The Italian powerchair football team at Fiumicino Airport

'Disgrace' as Italy's wheelchair football team barred from easyJet flight to Glasgow

Alessandro Alati, who will travel by foot from Italy to Scotland

Alessandro Alati, who will travel by foot from Italy to Scotland

Fencing enthusiast embarks on epic walking trek from Italy to north of Scotland

Prestwick Airport's passenger numbers are growing.

Prestwick Airport's passenger numbers are growing.

Prestwick Airport

Prestwick Airport passenger numbers up as new flights hopes flagged

G7 Big Heads stunt by Oxfam campaigners

G7 Big Heads stunt by Oxfam campaigners

G7 stunt calls out Donald Trump and world leaders over water access in Gaza

This cannolo from the Sicilian Pastry Shop was spectacular.

This cannolo from the Sicilian Pastry Shop was spectacular.

I went to this Sicilian bakery for cannoli, and ended up closer to my heritage

Scot thanks doctors who saved his life following a heart attack on a cruise

'Paired with wellies in a nod to the unpredictable Scottish weather, of course'

'Paired with wellies in a nod to the unpredictable Scottish weather, of course'

Historic Scottish whisky distillery to be 'transformed into Italian getaway'

Migrants navigate on an overcrowded wooden boat in the Central Mediterranean Sea between North Africa and the Italian island of Lampedusa, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, as seen from aboard the humanitarian aircraft Seabird. (AP Photo/Renata Brito).

Migrants navigate on an overcrowded wooden boat in the Central Mediterranean Sea between North Africa and the Italian island of Lampedusa, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, as seen from aboard the humanitarian aircraft Seabird. (AP Photo/Renata Brito).

Baby freezes to death after being rescued from small boat crossing Mediterranean

Corporal Gilbert Hamilton’s grave was rededicated in a ceremony on Tuesday

Corporal Gilbert Hamilton’s grave was rededicated in a ceremony on Tuesday

Second World War

Grave of unknown Scottish soldier killed in Sicily identified after 83 years

Ms Knox has written several books about her life.

Ms Knox has written several books about her life.

Amanda Knox hits back after criticism of Edinburgh Fringe show

Spilamberto in Italy

Spilamberto in Italy

Man who fled sexual assault charge in Scotland is arrested in Italy

Luca Spada is arrested

Luca Spada is arrested

An ambulance driver is accused of murdering six people - is he Italy's Lucy Letby?

Scots-Italian exhibition opens in Edinburgh.

Scots-Italian exhibition opens in Edinburgh.

Exhibition reveals a century of Scots-Italian life through rare photographs

Aircraft being fuelled by a tanker

Aircraft being fuelled by a tanker

Summer could be cancelled - alarm sounded as Europe risks running out of jet fuel

Ryanair has warned the UK is most vulnerable

Ryanair has warned the UK is most vulnerable

Some airports rationing fuel amid ongoing crisis in the Middle East

Andrea Morisco and Leonardo Bedini

Andrea Morisco and Leonardo Bedini

Scotch whisky inspired by medieval hilltop town in Italy launched

An Alfa Romeo in the colours of Italy's financial police

An Alfa Romeo in the colours of Italy's financial police

Glasgow linked to Italian tax fraud case which could boot pensioners out of care home

Emergency services work at the scene of the tram derailment

Emergency services work at the scene of the tram derailment

Two dead and dozens injured after tram derails in Milan

Deliveroo’s top eats in Bolton for £10 or less, ideal for combating the January blues

Deliveroo’s top eats in Bolton for £10 or less, ideal for combating the January blues

Deliveroo facing probe over alleged 'exploitation' of workers

Gianna Pratesi at the Sanremo Music Festival

Gianna Pratesi at the Sanremo Music Festival

Former ice cream maker in Scotland, 105, honoured at Italy's biggest music festival

France's men hockey players take part in a training session ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy

France's men hockey players take part in a training session ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy

Winter Olympics 2026

Man who had been on the run for 16 years arrested after attending Winter Olympics

Italian MPs brandish the constitution at Domenico Furgiuele, who they accused of inviting fascists to the chamber

Italian MPs brandish the constitution at Domenico Furgiuele, who they accused of inviting fascists to the chamber

Watch as Italian MPs sing Bella Ciao to disrupt 'remigration' press conference

MV Isle of Islay will serve Islay and Jura

MV Isle of Islay will serve Islay and Jura

CalMac's newest ferry spotted on webcam passing through The Strait of Messina

Mourners light candles at the scene after a fire broke out overnight at Le Constellation bar on January 01, 2026 in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, the fire began around 1:30 AM local time, with reports that 47 people are believed

Mourners light candles at the scene after a fire broke out overnight at Le Constellation bar on January 01, 2026 in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, the fire began around 1:30 AM local time, with reports that 47 people are believed

Furious Italy withdraws Swiss ambassador after Crans-Montana fire suspect released

Oil prices have fallen sharply amid expectations for a surge in supply as US president Donald Trump said Venezuela would relinquish up to 50 million barrels of crude to the US (PA)

Oil prices have fallen sharply amid expectations for a surge in supply as US president Donald Trump said Venezuela would relinquish up to 50 million barrels of crude to the US (PA)

Keir Starmer expected to reject invitation for UK to join Donald Trump 'peace board'

The Ryanair flight failed to take off (stock pic)

The Ryanair flight failed to take off (stock pic)

Budget airline fined over £200m for 'abusing' market position in flight bookings

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence

Florence Cathedral scammed out of £26million as Italian police arrest nine in raid

Members of Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta mafia were jailed for over 1,000 years after a Europe-wide crackdown on the network behind the cocaine trade.

Members of Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta mafia were jailed for over 1,000 years after a Europe-wide crackdown on the network behind the cocaine trade.

organised crime

Europe’s cocaine empire shattered as Italian gangsters hit with huge sentences

Parts of a car are seen on the ground as Carabinieri military police stand outside the home of investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci

Parts of a car are seen on the ground as Carabinieri military police stand outside the home of investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci

Journalist who lives under police protection targeted by car bomb attack

Rescue workers and policemen attend to the scene of an explosion in the town of Castel dâAzzano, 10 km (six miles) southwest Verona, Italy

Rescue workers and policemen attend to the scene of an explosion in the town of Castel dâAzzano, 10 km (six miles) southwest Verona, Italy

Three police officers killed after family facing eviction blow up their own house

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather for a national general strike called by different unions to protest against the situation in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather for a national general strike called by different unions to protest against the situation in Gaza

Warning for Prestwick to Pisa flight as protestors occupy runway in Italian city

Barga is a unique hybrid of Scottish and Italian roots.

Barga is a unique hybrid of Scottish and Italian roots.

Pipers, ceilidhs and Celtic strips: why Barga is the most Scottish town in Italy

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has vowed to oversee mass deportations.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has vowed to oversee mass deportations.

First World War

History tells us the scapegoating of migrants by Nigel Farage is nothing new

The Marella Voyager

The Marella Voyager

Scots pensioner dies after taking ill on cruise ship docked in Italy

Tourists visit the Archaeological Park of Pompeii

Tourists visit the Archaeological Park of Pompeii

Scottish tourist caught stealing stones from Pompeii site

Alessandro Croce

Alessandro Croce

Italian man dies after falling ill in his Edinburgh hotel room before Oasis gig

Stefano Pellegrini setting off from Rome

Stefano Pellegrini setting off from Rome

Cyclist looking to set world record with epic charity ride from Rome to Edinburgh

Five Celtic supporters given Italian stadium ban as police chief speaks

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez

Venice: my part in ruining the wedding of a tech billionaire

Curators observe several of the sketches, to be shown in Edinburgh this October.

Curators observe several of the sketches, to be shown in Edinburgh this October.

Cultural attractions

'Rare' Renaissance drawings to be displayed in Scotland after 50 years

A car belonging to Italy's Guardia di Finanza

A car belonging to Italy's Guardia di Finanza

The mysterious Glasgow company at the centre of a £350m Italian tax fraud probe

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time

New Pope elected as American Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV