Europe is still taking stock of a powerful heatwave in late June but experts are already confident it ranks among the worst ever recorded -- even rivalling a freak 2003 episode.

School holidays in Italy average 14-15 weeks, while annual leave in most jobs maxes out at five. Working parents tell us how they cover the gap.

Some Italian cities are trying to limit short-term rentals amid a housing crisis, creating a patchwork of rules for owners and guests. Here’s what to know if you’re planning to stay in one this summer.

From a centuries-old horse race to famed opera festivals and medieval jousting tournaments, there’s a lot to experience in Italy this July.

Several waterways in northern Italy are in a "critical state" due to drought, and the weather forecast bodes ill for the coming days, the Po River Authority (ADBPO) said Friday.