ROME — The Italian region of Veneto has become the first in the country to ease the coronavirus lockdown, in contradiction to the central government’s plan to lift restrictions as a unit. In what he ...

Two wealthy regions of northern Italy have voted overwhelmingly for greater autonomy in referendums that could fan regional tensions in Europe, at a time when Spain is striving to prevent Catalonia ...

Voters in Lombardy and Veneto have overwhelmingly supported nonbinding referendums seeking greater autonomy. Italy's wealthy north has long called for greater control over finances and security.

While the rest of the world has its eyes on the outcome of Catalonia’s tussle for independence from Spain, two of Italy’s most prosperous regions voted overwhelmingly in favor of greater autonomy from ...

After the regions of Veneto and Lombardy overwhelmingly backed more independence in a Sunday referendum, two more regions could request further powers. Northern region Emilia-Romagna will demand ...