Italy
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:20:42 +0200
'I've had three different answers': EES causes delays and confusion for Italy's residents
As the EU's Entry and Exit system (EES) comes into force, Italy’s international residents say they've found themselves waiting much longer at the border than tourists - despite being exempt.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:29:17 +0200
Tax season: Four essential articles to read for US citizens in Italy
If you’re an American in Italy, paying taxes can be incredibly confusing. Here are some articles that will help you sort out who, when and how to pay (and where you might be able to save).
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:29:17 +0200
Europe's far right rails at migration 'tsunami' in Milan after Orban defeat
Far-right leaders from Europe gathered in Milan on Saturday for a rally against irregular immigration and Brussels bureaucracy, the first since the electoral defeat of nationalist Viktor Orban in Hungary.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:14:22 +0200
Airlines fear jet-fuel rationing due to Mideast war
The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:56:28 +0100
Coffee and tomatoes: Which groceries are getting more expensive in Italy?
Food prices in Italy are up by 25 percent since 2021, though various products and different parts of the country are affected unequally.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:51:05 +0200
33 new flight routes coming to Italy this spring and summer
Dozens of new flight routes are slotted for peak travel season in Italy – both for visitors and for Italian residents looking to escape the crowds.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:58:54 +0200
Gomorrah author cleared of defaming Italian deputy PM
An Italian court has cleared mafia bestseller "Gomorrah" author and journalist Roberto Saviano of defamation charges brought by far-right deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini, his lawyer said on Friday.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:50:53 +0200
How soon could jet fuel shortages ground flights in Europe?
The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:12:06 +0200
La Bella Vita: Pre-Roman sites to visit and Italian grammar quirks
From finding the best flea markets in the country to understanding why one of the simplest rules in Italian is constantly broken, you'll find everything you need to eat, talk, drink and live like an Italian in our weekly newsletter La Be...
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:11:09 +0200
Wizz Air reports problems with jet fuel supply in Italy
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air said on Friday it had seen jet fuel shortages at Italian airports, following warnings about supplies around Europe.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:23:16 +0100
Five pre-Roman sites to visit in Italy
From the mountains of Lombardy to the shores of Sicily, there are traces of pre-Roman civilisations scattered across Italy – if you know where to look.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:29:40 +0200
Bank robbers in Naples hold 25 people hostage
Bank robbers in Italy held 25 people hostage for two hours on Thursday, before making their escape through a tunnel with loot from safe deposit boxes, a police source told AFP.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:49:53 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Essere al verde'
If one of your Italian pals claims to 'be at the green’ during your next night out, prepare to pay for their drinks.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:12:44 +0200
LISTED: Italy's best antique and flea markets
Italy has some impressive flea markets and antique shops selling vintage treasures for your home and your closet. These are some of the best we've found, from a covered market in Florence to street stalls in Palermo.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:53:53 +0200
Q&A: What are the EES rules for residents arriving at Italian airports?
As the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes mandatory, we look again at how the rules are being applied to permanent residents of Italy.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:52:47 +0200
UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme
The UK and European Union said they have signed the legal texts allowing Britain to rejoin the bloc's Erasmus student exchange scheme, five years after Brexit forced its departure.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:30:59 +0100
Key questions to ask before buying your dream home in rural Italy
As the cost of homes in Italian cities continues to rise, property prices in the countryside can seem extremely tempting. But there are some essential questions you should ask before taking the plunge.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:42 +0200
Do I need to get a new ID card if I change address in Italy?
Moving house in Italy comes with a long to-do list. But is updating your identity card on it?
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:51:34 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Abbastanza'
Do you understand this word well enough?
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:08:49 +0200
US families take Italian citizenship law to country's highest court
Two US families went to Italy’s highest court on Tuesday to challenge the limits imposed by Giorgia Meloni’s government on claiming citizenship via ancestry.