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From his base in an ancient villa built for an emir, the historian seeks out the legacy of the island’s Arab rulers
William Dalrymple, Sophy Roberts, Pico Iyer and many more reveal their best finds in a turbulent year
The island has good connections, is rich in history and boasts superb local produce
Italia Veloce – housed in a former garage – is beloved by “retro-velo” enthusiasts around the world
If, as Goethe wrote, Sicily is ‘the key to Italy’, then Vendicari encapsulates much of the island’s extraordinary history
Italian island suffers from eurozone’s highest rate of youth economic inactivity
Italy’s southerners feel left behind and have turned their backs on Five Star
Business elite to arrive at networking event launched by tech group
In the island’s quieter south-west, new villas are mixing mod cons with traditional touches — and glorious views of unspoilt beaches
The town commands the highest prices in Sicily
In our desperation to be healthy, we are swayed by the latest fads and crazes
Former Italian prime minister plots comeback but resurgent centre-right scents chance
But a rightwing alliance would need a coalition for national rule, writes Tony Barber
Win for Berlusconi-led coalition rings alarm bell for Renzi ahead of general election
Key test for Italian parties ahead of general election due as early as March 2018
Sicily poll is last chance to test Italy’s electoral mood before a general election
Media mogul seeks to regain dominance after a long hiatus in the political wilderness
Barren and bewitching, the remote Sicilian island now has its first five-star hotel
Stronger regional co-operation on search-and-rescue activities is required urgently
Regional disparities hamper technology transfer and job creation as economy recovers
This part of Sicily is doubly blessed with beautiful Baroque architecture and a thriving food and wine scene
Attack on German surplus and US balking over Paris accord sour summit
The fight against poverty is turning into one of Italy's most critical battlegrounds
Populist movement’s €17bn income plan for residents is well-placed to woo voters in struggling regions
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