Italy

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:28:01 +0200
Massive ancient Roman bath complex opens to visitors
Rome's Baths of Trajan, an ancient bathing and leisure complex featuring giant frescoes and mosaics, is opening to visitors for the first time, the city's mayor said on Tuesday.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:38:52 +0200
European cities to get more power to clamp down on tourist rentals
Cities across Europe will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under plans to bring down housing costs in tourism hotspots that the European Union is to unveil Wednesday.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:11:10 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Severe weather warnings as heatwave ends, police arrested for drug-dealing south of Rome, and more news on Wednesday.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:37:36 +0200
Italy calls off search for Canadian missing in the Italian Alps
Italian authorities have suspended the search for a Canadian skyrunner who has been missing in the Alps for a week, officials told AFP on Tuesday.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:22:54 +0200
Five things that surprised me about buying a car in Italy
Buying a car in Italy seems like it should be easy, but in fact, it can be hard to convince someone to take your money, explains The Local reporter Miranda Mullings.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:54:40 +0200
Italian word of the day: ‘Stangata’
Don't let this Italian word give you a nasty shock.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:53:54 +0200
How to save money on your energy bills in Italy
Prices have been soaring for months as fuel supplies continue to be disrupted. These are some ways to reduce your energy spending and help keep your utility bill low as prices continue rising throughout autumn in Italy.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:49:40 +0200
How much more expensive will your Italian utility bills get this autumn?
Italy already has some of the highest energy costs in Europe, and rising prices are expected to add hundreds to household bills in the coming months.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:49:39 +0200
Italy heads for hottest year on record after scorching summer
Italy is on course to set new temperature records in 2026, the National Research Council (CNR) said on Monday, after confirming this summer as the hottest in over seven decades.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:32:40 +0200
Energy bills set to rise sharply in Italy this autumn
Households in Italy face another rise in the cost of living this autumn as energy prices hit the highest level since the 2022 crisis, consumer group Codacons warned.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:24:16 +0200
Will end of the EES waiver mean longer airport queues in Italy?
A rule allowing border guards to pause new EU biometric passport checks at busy times expired over the weekend - but how does this affect the way the checks are carried out at Italy's airports?

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:18:07 +0200
Your questions answered on how new EU banking law affects Americans in Italy
In recent weeks, some Americans in Europe have received letters from their US banks warning them that they may have to close their accounts due to a new EU banking requirements. We asked specialists in financial planning and tax to expla...

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:04:48 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Summer 2026 confirmed as Italy's hottest on record, Italian energy prices soar to new high, and more news on Tuesday.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:39:28 +0200
What to expect from Italy's rail strike on Monday and Tuesday
The 24-hour nationwide strike impacting train travel is expected to cause cancellations and delays, with some long-distance and regional services guaranteed.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:39:46 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Rientro'
Is it that time of the year already?

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:13:46 +0200
Could Europe's border queues get longer this month as key EES date passes?
Monday September 7th could be a key date for the full enforcement of the EU's biometric border checks across the Schengen area with concerns raised that queues at border checks could get longer and slower this month.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:19:23 +0200
Climate crisis: How the supersized El Niño could hit Europe
With Europe already seeing record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather episodes the summer, here's how meteorologists say the supersized El Niño phenomenon could hit the continent's climate in the coming months.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:30:06 +0200
Italy's schools push to delay start of term amid heatwave
The school year opens this week in many parts of Italy, but teachers and councils in some southern regions say the heat remains too intense for a return to the classroom.

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.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:30:27 +0200
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From a slew of transport strikes to back-to-school dates and a new international train route, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

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