From tax deadlines and transport strikes to holidays and elections, here's what to expect in Italy next month.

Air conditioning is gradually becoming more popular in Italy – but if you can’t or don’t want to install it in your home, there are other ways to keep cool during the hot summer months.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's coalition won two of the biggest contests in Italy's local elections, while the left held on to Tuscany.

Temperatures more typical of late July are forecast across Italy this week, with the heatwave expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Centre-right claims victory in local elections, Florence ranked best place in Italy to raise children, and more news on Tuesday.