Italy
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:35:50 +0200
What date can you switch your heating on in Italy this autumn?
Italy has rules governing when and for how long people in certain buildings can switch on the heating, as well as how high you can turn it up.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:22:49 +0200
Europe's airports and airlines demand EES rethink as 'unacceptable' delays continue
One year on since the introduction of the EU's EES digital border system, the European airports and airlines association has called on EU authorities to take action to ease ongoing congestion at Schengen external border crossings that h...
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:46:48 +0200
‘Progressively more difficult’: How people are finding ways around Italy’s visa rules
With Italy’s strict visa requirements closing off legal routes to residency, would-be foreign residents are having to get creative with their relocation strategies.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:32:37 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday.
Hunt on for Rome's black minicar attackers, Italy's electoral reforms face constitutional challenge, and more news on Tuesday.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:58:09 +0200
'Status quo not good enough': UK and EU set new date for key summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that Britain's current relationship with the European Union was "not good enough", as officials confirmed a UK-EU summit will take place on November 20th.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:50:41 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Truffa'
You'll learn this one sooner or later in Italy.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:25:27 +0100
Five articles to read if you’re planning to retire to Italy
If you want to move to Italy in retirement, there are a number of factors that come into play. Here’s what to consider in 2026.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:01:28 +0200
Brazilians targeted in fake Italian citizenship scam
Two public officials in northern Italy have been suspended and a mayor placed under investigation for their role in selling false passports to Brazilian clients, national media reported over the weekend.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:11:52 +0200
How much do strikes really impact travel in Italy?
Strike announcements in Italy cause plenty of worry for passengers, but the number of workers who actually take part is often surprisingly low.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:54:24 +0200
'They think I'm crazy': How one Italian rice farmer is beating extreme heat
A return to historic rice varieties and encouraging wildlife diversity has helped one farmer in northern Italy combat a decline in production as weather gets ever more extreme.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:17:41 +0200
Proposed EU budget cut back in search for Christmas deal
Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, suggested Saturday slashing the bloc's next proposed budget by 140 billion euros ($155 billion), in a quest to bridge deep divisions and reach a deal by the end of the year.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:45:23 +0200
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From an air travel strike to the first look at the budget, here's what to expect in Italy this week.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:13:39 +0200
IN MAPS: How fast food chains are spreading across Italy
Some of the world's biggest fast food chains are expanding faster in Italy now than at any time since they arrived in the country, and they're increasingly looking south.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:23:58 +0200
Where to find free Italian lessons in Italy
One of the first things you’ll want to do on arriving in Italy is start (or continue) learning the language, but tuition can be pricey: so where can you find affordable classes?
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:10:22 +0200
Activists hope trial will stop 'forever chemicals' at Italy plant
Egio Spineto filters his water and avoids eating locally grown produce in case it is contaminated, but the chemicals from a factory near his home in northern Italy are in the very air he breathes.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:16:09 +0200
Inside Italy: Is Italy heading for a Spanish-style housing crisis?
Italian politicians are watching Spain’s housing crisis closely this week, and some are even starting to acknowledge the one at home.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:18:20 +0200
How does the 90-day rule work for partners of EU citizens?
Most third-country nationals visiting the EU are constrained by the 90-day rule – but if your partner is Italian, you may be able to benefit from a special exemption.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:13:19 +0200
The vocabulary you need when applying for an Italian residency permit
If you've had your visa approved and you've newly arrived in Italy, you'll need to apply for your residence permit. If you’re still learning Italian, here are some terms you might want to know.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:27:50 +0200
12 exhibitions to look forward to in Italy this autumn and winter
From Salvador Dalí to Artemisia Gentileschi, Italy’s museums and galleries are preparing a packed programme of exhibitions for the months ahead.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:23:34 +0200
Activists hope trial will stop 'forever chemicals' at Italian plant
After years of protests by local campaigners, two former directors of the plant in the Piedmont region in northern Italy are to stand trial next month for involuntary environmental disaster.