War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.

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Starting this autumn, a new sleeper train will link northern Italy's Milan to Brussels, with tickets starting at €50.

From transport strikes and tax deadlines to the Easter holidays and Liberation Day celebrations, here's what people living in Italy can expect this month.

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For the first time more than half of Parmesan cheese was exported, as Italy's population declines and consumers watch their spending, producers said Thursday.

Passengers travelling in Italy should watch out for public transport strikes in many cities this month, as well as a nationwide air travel strike.

Italian competition regulators said on Friday they have opened a probe into French luxury group LVMH and its Sephora and Benefit subsidiaries for promoting skin care products to minors.

Take advantage of this chance to learn a very useful Italian word.

The British government has alerted UK tourists travelling to the Schengen area around Easter about the full implementation of EU’s new Entry/Exit border system (EES), urging travellers to allow additional time for journeys.

Buckle up for a weather rollercoaster: As we head into the Easter holiday, forecasts show days fluctuating between warm and sunny to cold and stormy.

From deposits not returned to fraudulent fees and even fake agencies, Italy's rental market is notorious for scams. Is there anything you can actually do if you get stung?

It’s time to learn a bit more about this multi-purpose Italian word.

Second minister quits in referendum fall-out, Italy to face Northern Ireland in World Cup playoffs, and more news on Thursday.

Australian wine producers have been granted EU approval to market their Italian-style sparkling wine as Prosecco under a new trade agreement that also allows cheesemakers to use the Parmesan label.

Young Italians voted overwhelmingly against the judicial reform proposed by Giorgia Meloni’s government, playing a major role in its defeat in Monday's constitutional referendum.

The 2026 Michelin guide is out and offers proof that fine dining doesn't have to break the bank. Here are some options for delicious but affordable Italian cuisine.

Italian singer-songwriter Gino Paoli, who wrote the much-loved hits "Il Cielo in Una Stanza" and "Sapore di Sale", has died at the age of 91, his family said in a statement quoted by Italian media on Tuesday.

In 2025, people born outside the European Union made up about 10 percent of the EU’s 450 million population. But which countries have the largest share of foreign-born residents?

A bit of determination pays off when learning this word.