Italy

Sun, 31 May 2026 09:23:35 +0200
On the Agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
From Republic Day celebrations to the start of school holidays in some regions and new summer flight routes, here’s what’s on in Italy this week.

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:06:11 +0200
What's on in Italy: 21 events to look forward to this June
From opera festivals and rock concerts to feast day celebrations and renaissance games, there are plenty of things to do in Italy this June.

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:28:41 +0200
Public swimming pools in Italy: Where (and how) to cool off
Everything you need to know about public swimming pools in Italy, from pricing and hygiene rules to where to find the best spots.

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:27 +0200
Biggest EU economies agree on steps for financial integration
The finance ministers of the European Union's six biggest economies said Friday they had agreed on steps to better integrate financial markets and make investments flow seamlessly across the bloc.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:03:58 +0200
Inside Italy: Whatever the reason, bottled water in Italy’s restaurants is here to stay
After Italy's highest court ruled that restaurants can refuse to serve customers tap water, our reporter in Rome asks why Italy is going against the grain.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:57:41 +0200
US consulate contractor accused of exploiting Indian workers in Italy
Italian prosecutors have accused a contractor building a new US consulate in Milan of paying Indian workers well below the national poverty line for 60 hours of "harsh" work weekly.

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:20:59 +0200
How Florence has banned new tourist lets beyond the historic centre
The city has tripled the area where new short-term tourist rentals are blocked, in the first move of its kind in Italy.

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:26:14 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Pausa'
Take a little time out from your day to learn this simple Italian word.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:19:23 +0200
Where to watch outdoor cinema in Italy this summer
As Rome's popular free open-air series kicks off this weekend, we look at the screenings being held across Italy from now until September.

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:04:49 +0200
Italy pushes for tighter EU border controls amid Ebola outbreak
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has asked the EU for stricter border controls because of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, her office said on Friday.

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:13:48 +0200
CALENDAR: The transport strikes to expect in Italy this June
From national rail and air travel strikes to local public transport walkouts, here's what to look out for next month.

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:31:55 +0200
Italy’s general strike: How is travel affected on Friday?
Flights, trains and bus journeys could all be disrupted on Friday, May 29th during Italy's third general strike of the month.

Thu, 28 May 2026 11:40:20 +0200
MAPS: How hot will it be in Italy over the long weekend?
After sweltering in a heatwave this week, most of Italy is set to see showers and a drop in temperatures as a cooler weather front moves in.

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:59:06 +0200
La Bella Vita: Pool days, floral displays and Republic Day
From finding unique ways to celebrate Republic Day to scoping out the best swimming pools near you, you'll find everything you need to eat, talk, drink and live like an Italian in our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita.

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:37:59 +0200
Live shows, concerts and film screenings: What to expect this Republic Day in Italy
From beloved annual traditions to special events celebrating the 80th anniversary, here’s what’s happening for Italy’s Republic Day on Tuesday, June 2nd.

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:08:11 +0200
Italy to seize hundreds of millions from late Sicilian mafia boss
Italy said on Thursday it was seizing assets worth more than 200 million euros ($232 million) belonging to late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro in an operation involving a string of offshore territories.

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:27 +0200
Italian word of the day: ‘Apripista’
Let this intrepid Italian word lead the way.

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:22:09 +0200
Europe heatwave a 'brutal reminder' of climate change
The UN climate chief said Wednesday that a record-breaking early heatwave scorching a swathe of western Europe was "a brutal reminder of the spiralling impacts of the climate crisis".

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:20 +0200
EXPLAINED: Why Europe is the world's fastest warming continent
Europe, which is in the throes of a record-smashing heatwave this week, is the world's fastest-warming continent and stretches into an even more rapidly heating Arctic.

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:01:42 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Fa caldo'
This phrase will get you through an Italian summer.

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