Italy
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:50:52 +0200
How you can help during wildfire season in Italy
Whether you want to donate, volunteer or help prevent future fires, here are some ways you can make a difference.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:47:43 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Italy to allow house arrest for 10,000 prisoners, builder dies in Puglia construction site collapse, and more news on Thursday.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:35:22 +0200
Italian energy giant Eni reports soaring profits as oil prices rise
Eni's profits rose five-fold in the second quarter of 2026 as it became the latest energy firm to cash in on soaring oil prices during the conflict in the Middle East.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:24:07 +0200
MAP: How to find out where Italy's wildfires are
With Italian regions hit by an increasing number of wildfires, here’s how to find out where active blazes are happening.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:52:32 +0200
Italian vocabulary to understand wildfire warnings and evacuations
Wildfires are frightening enough without the added challenge of trying to understand emergency information in another language. Whether you're following evacuation orders or reading official updates, here's the essential Italian vocabula...
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:36:25 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Basta'
This common word has more than enough uses.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:23:27 +0200
What do Meloni’s electoral reforms mean for Italy?
A long-planned overhaul of Italy’s voting system is on track to be approved. With a general election on the horizon, what will this mean for voters?
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:42 +0200
Staying in Rome this August? Here’s what to do and see
The city slows down in August but doesn’t stop: From free film screenings to concerts in parks, there's plenty to enjoy while Rome empties out for the summer.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:09:17 +0200
Italy’s fourth heatwave to bring red alerts and 41C highs this week
Forecasters have warned that Italy is set to bake under the fourth heatwave of the summer from Wednesday, stretching all the way to Ferragosto.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:16:09 +0200
The man cleaning Rome's walls, one graffiti tag at a time
28-year-old Valerio Tuveri became known on social media as "the guy who cleans Rome" after he began posting videos of himself cleaning graffiti from the Italian capital's walls.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:47:29 +0200
Should you cancel your Italian holiday due to wildfires?
With forest fires raging across Italy as another heatwave approaches, is it still safe – and advisable – to holiday here?
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:03:31 +0200
Wildfires burn around Rome as region braces for more extreme heat
More fires broke out around the Italian capital overnight into Tuesday, July 28th, while Lazio regional officials warned that the risk of new blazes remains high amid a new heatwave.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:52:42 +0200
Mythbuster: Is there any way you can drive without a licence in Italy?
You've probably noticed a wide range of vehicles zipping around Italy's streets, from tiny cars that look like toy robots to the quaint three-wheeled Piaggio Ape. But are any of these available to people without an Italian driver's licen...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:22:01 +0200
The heatwave vocabulary you need to follow an Italian weather forecast
Italian meteorologists describe mythological figures descending from Africa and ancient dog stars rising at dawn, when all you wanted to know was how hot it's going to get this weekend. So what exactly are they talking about?
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:07:16 +0200
Four ways getting your driving license in Italy is more difficult than in the US
If you're an American moving to Italy and want to continue driving here, you'll eventually have to retake your test. These are a few of the main differences between the two countries you should be aware of.
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:36:16 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Mollare'
Don't ditch this verb before you've mastered its many uses.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:54:56 +0200
Early mornings and linen: How readers have learned to keep cool in an Italian summer
With another heatwave around the corner, long-time Italy resident Laura Ricci shares the wisdom she’s gleaned from friends and neighbours about staying fresh in the hot summer months.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:36:43 +0200
'Organised violence': Italy's Meloni slams Lyon-Turin train line clashes
Violent clashes in Italy over the construction of a new Lyon-Turin railway line at the weekend caused about one million euros in damage, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denouncing the protest as "organised, premeditated violence".
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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:15:15 +0200
Italy ‘split in two’ as Florence rail works restart
Train passengers in Italy were warned to expect cancellations and delays this week as a second round of maintenance work at Florence's central station gets underway.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:38:09 +0200
Explained: The EU's new rules on AI, deepfakes and chatbots
AI watermarking and deepfake labelling will soon be required by law in the EU as the transparency part of the bloc’s sweeping AI Act comes into force on August 2nd.