Italy
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:15:59 +0100
Can you bring Italian meat or cheese into the UK this Christmas?
If you're travelling to the UK from Italy this Christmas you might be thinking of bringing gifts of Italy's famously excellent cheese, salumi, prosciutto or other delicacies - but a change in British import rules is still in effect.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:45:34 +0100
How Tuesday's strike is affecting public transport in Rome
People using Rome’s public transport network have been warned to expect cancellations and delays on Tuesday, December 9th due to a 24-hour strike.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:35:58 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Ukraine's Zelensky visits Italy after Brussels meeting, new bill seeks to tighten citizenship requirements, and more news on Tuesday.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:27:40 +0100
TELL US: Americans in Europe, would you give up US citizenship to be European?
After a US Senator sparked uproar by introducing a bill that would eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens, we want to hear from US nationals in Europe. Would you give up your US passport to be European?
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Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:22:36 +0100
European countries agree to set up migrant 'return hubs' outside EU
EU countries on Monday backed a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up "return hubs" outside the 27-nation bloc for failed asylum-seekers.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:24:36 +0100
'United States cannot replace Europe': EU hits back at US and Musk
The European Union was forced to defend itself on Monday after Washington criticised the bloc's policies and in a separate swipe the billionaire Elon Musk blew his top saying the EU should be abolished.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:26:02 +0100
EES and ETA: What to expect when travelling to and from Italy this Christmas
Christmas is always a busy time for travel to and from Italy, but this year travellers may have to reckon with new rules, including the EU's Entry & Exit System and the UK's ETA.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:29:05 +0100
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From a public holiday to Christmas market openings and a general strike, here's what to expect in Italy this week.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:12:47 +0100
Immacolata: What’s open and what’s closed in Italy on December 8th 2025
Monday, December 8th, marks Italy’s Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Here’s an idea of how shops, museums and transport services are affected by the holiday.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:26:19 +0100
How to find short- to medium-term accommodation in Italy
Whether you’re planning to spend a few weeks or a few months in Italy, you’ll need to find an apartment or room that suits your needs.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:30:12 +0100
Milan-Cortina chief admits venue time pinch as Olympic torch relay begins
The CEO of the 2026 Winter Olympics organising committee admitted on Saturday that there was still plenty to do to complete the venues as the Milan-Cortina Games' torch relay began in Rome.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:18:49 +0100
'Continued crackdown': How immigration laws could change in Europe in 2026
Residency and citizenship crackdowns, repatriation grants, caps on foreign population, elections and all amid an expected and continued rise in the polls for the right... how will immigration trends change around Europe in 2026?
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:04:37 +0100
Inside Italy: The family in the woods and Italy preparing for the Olympics
This week, we look at why the story of Italy's 'family in the woods' has seen huge international interest, plus whether delays in completing Italy's Winter Games venues are anything to worry about.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:25:53 +0100
LISTED: The big changes for travel to and from Italy in 2026
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.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:08:19 +0100
EXPLAINED: How Italy’s rules on self check-ins have changed (again)
The rules on check-ins for Airbnb and other short-term tourist rentals in Italy have been overhauled again after a court ruling.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:33:11 +0100
Italian president urges Olympic truce at Milan-Cortina torch ceremony
Italy's President Sergio Mattarella on Friday called for an Olympic truce to be respected during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games as conflicts in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip continue.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:36:16 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Tranquillo'
Relax and enjoy this much used word.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:45:57 +0100
FACT CHECK: Do you need a partita Iva to freelance in Italy if you earn under €5K?
It’s often said that you don’t need a partita Iva (Italian VAT number) if you make less than €5,000 per year from freelance or self-employed work - so what's the reality?
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:31:10 +0100
The best and worst things about being self-employed in Italy
If you want to move to Italy without a job offer, working for yourself might be your best bet – but what's it really like to be a freelancer in Italy?
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:18:06 +0100
Italy to open Europe's first marine sanctuary for dolphins
The Mediterranean's first sanctuary for dolphins that have lived in captivity will open off Italy's coast next year, as demand for re-homing rises with the closure of marine parks across Europe.