Italy has been shivering in this week's wintry weather, but some areas were better at dealing with it than others - and it revealed some differing cultural attitudes to the cold.

Winter Olympics organisers insisted on Friday that the Milan-Cortina Games' main ice hockey rink will be ready for competition next month despite a key test event being delayed by a small hole in the ice.

Travel connections between Italy and the US are set to increase this year, as airlines including Delta, United and ITA prepare to launch new non-stop routes to popular Italian destinations.

If you're living in Italy through the cold months, here are some of the words and phrases you'll hear constantly and what they tell you about Italian culture.

Italy's prime minister said on Friday the New Year's fire in a Swiss ski resort bar that killed 40 people was due to people "not doing their job" or chasing "easy money".

The EU gave the long-delayed go ahead on Friday to a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur championed by business groups but loathed by many European farmers -- overriding opposition led by France.

There's no point complaining about today's Italian word.

As Italy's 2026 Capital of Culture, L'Aquila will host year-round events showcasing the Abruzzo city's medieval heritage as the post-earthquake recovery continues.

Thinking about a trip home or planning a long weekend away? Here are all the official public holidays in Italy for 2026, plus some tips on making the most of your time off.

From updated visa and passport requirements to new flight and train routes, here are the major changes you should know about if you are travelling to or from Italy in 2026.

Watch out for this seasonal Italian expression – and most importantly, wear a vest.

Airline walkouts and another cold snap were expected to hit Italy on Friday, January 9th, capping a difficult week for travel amid plunging temperatures and roads closed by snow.

Moving to Italy is a dream for many, but securing a visa can be a challenge for workers from outside the EU.

From a court ruling that could overturn last year's citizenship restrictions to new EU asylum rules and digital border controls, here's what to expect from Italy's immigration system in 2026.

This word marks a real turning point.

Snow, ice and high winds brought transport chaos to swathes of Europe for a third day on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled and passengers stranded.

Italy's Constitutional Court will rule on whether a law change that blocked thousands from claiming citizenship by descent should stand, after challenges from Italian nationals abroad.

From faster work permits to sick notes by video call, here's how Italy plans to simplify bureaucracy and make life easier for residents.

One month out from the start of the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive director Christophe Dubi said he was confident everything would be prepared on time, despite serious concerns. ...

Italy may be better known for being balmy and bright, but Italians have plenty of colourful expressions for cold and rainy weather.