Italy's attempt to house migrants in non-EU member state Albania while it processes their asylum applications has already failed twice. Despite two failed attempts last October and November, the ...

The controversial and contentious procedure has been roundly condemned by international human rights bodies but Italy argues strongly that the offshoring scheme was the “best option” for the country.

Sergio Mattarella marks a record 10 years as Italian president, after being elected Italy's 12th head of state in a parliamentary vote on 31 January 2015.

A recent video of a woman being tortured in Libyan refugee camps is further proof that agreements signed by the EU and Italy ...