Italy

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:42:21 +0200
Ousted Ukraine defence chief accepts job advising Italian minister
Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov - whose sacking last month prompted rare wartime protests - on Friday said he had accepted a job working as an advisor to Italy's defence minister.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:57:45 +0200
Europe's monarchs and world leaders mourn Norway's King Harald
European monarchs and world leaders paid to Norway's King Harald, after the royal palace announced his death aged 89.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:01:44 +0200
Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks
Icelanders began voting Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, in a tight race that will be closely watched in Brussels.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:38:30 +0200
Five of the big challenges facing Italy this September
With Italy preparing to go back to work, politicians will be turning their attention to the challenges ahead - and there are some big ones waiting when parliament reopens.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:44:52 +0200
Inside Italy: Forget culture wars, Italy has bigger problems with air conditioning
Italy is now embracing widespread AC use, despite the cost - and it's too hot to argue about whether it's the right thing to do.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:24:56 +0200
As Iceland votes on the EU, which countries could be next to join?
Iceland will go to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to resume talks on EU membership. In case of a “yes” win, Iceland will become the 11th country aspiring to join the bloc. Claudia Delpero looks at the states queuing up to join...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:10:36 +0200
How to plan your holidays in Italy for 2026/27
As Italy heads back to work, many people will already be planning their next holiday. From school holidays to public holidays, here's how to maximise your time off.

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:51:02 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Chissà'
Here's the Italian word you'll need when things simply defy explanation.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:22:28 +0200
Midterms: What Americans in Europe need to know about changes to mail-in voting
As Donald Trump's administration seeks to limit mail-in voting, overseas Americans have been left wondering what to expect for the upcoming midterm elections.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:36:32 +0200
What's the difference between Schengen and EU free movement rules?
With countries across Europe reintroducing police checks at internal borders with neighbouring states there has been renewed attention on how the borderless Schengen area works and how it's linked to the EU"s free movement principle. ...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:28:33 +0200
MAP: Which will be the hottest parts of Italy this weekend?
Italy’s latest sweltering heatwave was set to peak on Friday with temperatures pushing 45C on the major islands, before easing off over the weekend.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:03:16 +0200
Air and rail strikes set to restart across Italy from September
Travellers in Italy face a return to transport disruption in September, as the country's summer strike ban comes to an end.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:21:22 +0200
What to expect on Italy’s roads on the last weekend of summer holidays
Some of the heaviest traffic of the summer is forecast in the coming days as people across Italy make their way home before the return to work and school.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:37:31 +0200
What's on in Italy: 19 events not to miss this September
From a colorful paper lantern parade through Florence to an internationally attended literature fest in Mantua, there are plenty of things to do in Italy this month.

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:17:37 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Come no'
Why not add this phrase to your Italian vocabulary?

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:13:17 +0200
EU demands Meta 'protect our kids' after US settlement
The EU said Thursday it expects Meta to address "addictive" features of its platforms in Europe, after the tech giant agreed to sweeping limits on teen use of Facebook and Instagram in some US states.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:05:16 +0200
The big changes for travel in Italy this autumn
From Highway Code updates to new international flight and train routes, there are plenty of changes that travellers in Italy should be aware of this autumn.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:43:09 +0200
United Airlines announces three new US-Italy routes for 2027
The major American airline will add two new direct routes from the New York area to Sardinia and Sicily, plus a new service from DC to Milan and the return of a seasonal connection to Puglia.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:38:59 +0200
French man arrested in Italy after anti-tank missiles found in van
A French man was arrested in Italy on arms trafficking charges after a police check found three anti-tank missiles and other military equipment in his van, authorities said.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:26:04 +0200
How to start a new hobby in Italy this September
September in Italy marks 'il rientro' from the summer holidays, and as people return to work and routines, many also start a new hobby, class or activity. If you'd like to pick up acting or brush up on your Italian, then there's no bette...

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