Italy
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:40:12 +0200
Flights and trains: How transport strikes will hit Italy this weekend
Passengers travelling on the weekend beginning Friday, April 10th, may face disruption with strikes hitting air and rail transport on consecutive days.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:38:07 +0200
High-speed trains between Rome and Florence suspended this weekend
Rail links on the Rome-Florence line will be stopped on Sunday, with disruption to services expected to last until Tuesday April 14th.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:49 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Government rules out fuel rationing amid energy crisis, Molise road and rail links may be cut ‘for months’ after landslide, and more news on Thursday.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:53:54 +0200
How to save money on your energy bills in Italy
Prices are soaring as fuel supplies in the Middle East continue to be disrupted. Here are some ways to cut your Italian household costs.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:00:08 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Noioso'
There's nothing boring about this Italian word.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:41:08 +0200
Brits in Italy: What do you need to know about renewing Brexit residency cards?
The deadline is approaching for many British residents of Italy to renew their 'carta di soggiorno elettronica'. You can share your questions about the process with us, and we'll put them to the British Embassy.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:11:15 +0200
Driving and air conditioning: What's in Italy's energy-saving emergency plan?
Italy could bring in nationwide emergency measures to save energy as early as May if disruption to fuel supplies in the Middle East continues. Here's what the government is planning.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:15:50 +0100
Four articles to read before applying for an Italian residency permit
If you're moving to Italy, one of your first tasks is registering as a legal resident. Here's what to know about the process in 2026.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:07:28 +0200
Italy draws up emergency energy plan as fuel crisis looms
Italy could be placed under emergency measures to save energy as early as May if disruption to fuel supplies in the Middle East continues, as the government said it was drawing up a contingency plan.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:34:32 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Italy draws up emergency energy plan as fuel crisis looms, Meloni denies links to organised crime after photo with clan figure emerges, and more news on Wednesday.
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:37:20 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Di nuovo'
It's worth taking a fresh look at this little phrase.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:49:52 +0200
Fuel restrictions spread to more Italian airports amid Middle East supply fears
Limits on refueling have spread to airports from Venice to Brindisi, with airlines warning that fares could rise if supply disruptions continue.
Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:56:13 +0200
How to organise your language test for Italian citizenship
People applying for Italian citizenship by residency or marriage need to prove proficiency in the Italian language by taking a test. But where can you take it and how can you book it?
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:29:49 +0100
Is Italy's flat tax rate for pensioners still available in 2026?
In 2019, Italy introduced a little-known seven-percent flat tax regime to encourage pensioners living abroad to relocate. Can you still take advantage of the scheme in 2026?
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:13:49 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Totoministri'
Open an Italian newspaper, and you're likely to spot this word among the headlines. But what does it mean?
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:42 +0200
On the Agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
From an Easter Monday break to an air transport strike, here’s what to expect in Italy this week.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:17:02 +0200
European drivers choke on rising diesel prices
The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.
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Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:22:17 +0200
Fugitive Naples mafia boss arrested for murder
An Italian mafia boss accused of murder has been arrested on the Amalfi Coast, Italian police said on Saturday.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:12:23 +0200
Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits
Spain and four other European Union nations have called for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in response to rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said Saturday.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0200
Italian central bank cuts forecasts due to Mideast war
Italy's central bank on Friday revised down its growth forecasts due to the "sudden energy price hikes" linked to the war in the Middle East.