Is climate change set for a comeback as a top EU priority, after a deadly summer of record-breaking heatwaves across Europe?

Thousands of supporters are expected at the Bari rally, as Meloni looks to build momentum ahead of the 2027 election.

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Meloni government becomes Italy's longest-lasting, calls grow to delay school start dates over heat in classrooms, and more news on Friday.

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Not every foreigner you’ll meet in Rome or Milan can speak Italian well, but do they really need to? Italy's international residents tell us how essential fluency is for a good life here.

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Temperatures are expected to rise from Friday and peak over the weekend across Italy, followed by a sharp drop off into cooler autumn weather by the middle of next week.

The Italian government must "act early" against any potential interference from Russia in next year's election, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani warned on Wednesday.

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Ryanair said Wednesday that it would reduce its winter schedule in Europe as the Irish no-frills airline and other carriers come up against higher fuel costs caused by the US-Iran war.

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With the start of the 2026/2027 academic year in Italy just a few weeks away, here's what parents need to know about return dates, cost of materials and some updates for the new school year.

As Italy’s hunting season approaches, regions including Tuscany plan to open as soon as this week – but a group of animal rights organisations is putting up fierce resistance.

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government on Friday becomes the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history – a notable record that belies considerable challenges ahead of elections next year.

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While it's often translated as merely the start of a new school year or the end of a holiday, this word has a deeper cultural significance.

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From the return of transport strikes and back-to-school dates to travel changes and food festivals, here’s what to expect in Italy this month.