Italy

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:27:01 +0200
Crypts and castles: The spookiest places to visit in Rome at Halloween
If you’re a Halloween fan looking for some thrills while in Rome, these are some of the creepiest spots that you may or may not have heard of. Visit if you dare.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:20:00 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Mayors warn trucker blockades ‘paralysing’ southern Italy, soldier killed by fallen tree in Italy storms, and more news on Wednesday.

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:51:30 +0100
Italian word of the day: Scusa vs Mi dispiace
We're sorry to say these important Italian phrases are easy to use incorrectly.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:08:07 +0200
Sagra: The enduring appeal of Italy’s harvest festivals
Italy's 'sagre' harvest fairs, a staple of the autumn season, can be variable in quality – but that might just be part of the attraction.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:04:15 +0200
CALENDAR: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in November 2026
From several air traffic control strikes to another national general strike, here's what to expect if you're travelling in Italy in November 2026.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:45:08 +0200
Unrest in Europe: What's behind the protests in France, Spain and Italy?
Protests and violent clashes have gripped France, Italy and Spain in recent weeks, but what's behind the unrest in each country and is it motivated by the same grievances? Our editors in each country look at the causes of the unrest and ...

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:44:53 +0200
MEPs urge EU ministers to act and bring an end to seasonal clock changes
Some 44 members of the European Parliament from 15 different EU countries and six political groups have called on EU transport ministers to break the deadlock and get the plan to end the seasonal changing of the clocks moving again. ...

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:17:17 +0200
Protests in Italy: What to expect on Saturday, October 24th
Further protests are expected across Italy this weekend, particularly on Saturday, October 24th. Here's what is planned and whether the country is likely to see the same level of chaos as last weekend in Milan.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:26:21 +0200
Italy sends 500 soldiers to Milan as more demonstrations planned
Ministers on Tuesday also made it easier to detain and prosecute teenagers, after a weekend of protests marred by violence in Milan in which most of those arrested were under 18.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:14:44 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Italy to send soldiers to Milan following unrest, fuel price protests hit pasta production in southern Italy, and more news on Wednesday.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:27:58 +0200
ANALYSIS: What’s behind the violence in Italy’s cities?
Italy's government is to deploy soldiers to Milan and make it easier to detain minors after a weekend of looting, but violence from a small minority at protests is not new. So who was behind it, and where is the unrest coming from? ...

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:47:47 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Problema'
You won't have any more problems using this word.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:14:13 +0200
Sagra: The best Italian food festivals to visit in November 2026
Harvest season may be coming to an end, but Italy's food festivals are still going strong. Here are some of the best to stop by in November.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:23:24 +0200
How Italy could make citizenship harder to get and easier to lose
MPs on Monday began debating a bill that would make it easier for naturalised Italians or those who acquired Italian citizenship to lose their rights, while making it harder to qualify in the first place.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:43:56 +0200
What to know about getting the flu vaccine in Italy this winter
Flu vaccination campaigns are underway across Italy and the age for enhanced vaccines for older adults drops to 60 this year. Here's what to know about getting jabs for yourself and family members.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:56:01 +0200
How Italy’s new road rules could hit drivers with foreign plates
Drivers of foreign-registered cars may soon face tougher rules on insurance and unpaid fines under changes to the Highway Code, the transport ministry has announced.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:41:15 +0200
Court to rule on first climate lawsuit against Italian state
An Italian court is to rule on the country's first climate lawsuit against the state, with claimants hoping Rome will be ordered to slash greenhouse-gas emissions sharply.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:57:54 +0200
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From a citizenship bill in parliament to the clocks going back, here's what's happening in Italy this week.

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.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:41:03 +0200
What readers wish they'd known about moving household items to Italy
If you're planning on moving to Italy, you might be considering how many of your household belongings you should bring with you. These are readers' experiences shipping their stuff to Italy, and what they'd do differently next time. ...

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