Relief from Italy’s scorching heat is imminent, forecasters say, but most of the country will have to weather severe storms before temperatures fall.

From summer music festivals to new flight routes, here’s what to expect in Italy this month.

Fourteen Italian regions under storm alerts as heatwave breaks, German regulator sides with Italo in competition spat, and more news on Wednesday.

Foreign tourists visiting Italy's capital during an unexpected heatwave have been caught off guard by the extreme temperatures.

After a scorching June, Italy’s heatwave is set to ease off from Wednesday – but how long will the cooler weather last?