One of the biggest culture shocks I've had in adjusting to my Italian apartment was not seeing a little blinking device on the ceiling.

Rome hit by severe storms and flooding, ten percent of Italy's families own more than half its wealth, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

From national rail and air travel strikes to local public transport walkouts, here's what to look out for next month.

Italy's carta di soggiorno is officially "not obligatory" for pre-Brexit UK residents. But without one, you may not be able to avoid the EU's new border checks.

You'll need to prepare to use this word in advance.