Italy

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:55:22 +0200
Europe's Erasmus founder Sofia Corradi dies, aged 91
Sofia Corradi, the creator of the EU's Erasmus program which has sent millions of young people abroad throughout Europe to study, died in Rome aged 91, Italian media reported Saturday.

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:57:59 +0200
Pope Leo visits ship sailing the Mediterranean to promote peace
On Friday afternoon, during a visit to the "school of peace", Pope Leo XIV sought to encourage the young people on the ship to listen in "a world that is increasingly prone to violence, hatred and separation".

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:54:34 +0200
La Bella Vita: The best Italian Netflix shows and the great autumn wardrobe switch
From keeping up with the great Italian wardrobe switchover to sharing some of our favourite Italian Netflix series, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like ...

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:09:31 +0200
RANKED: Which countries in Europe are better at integrating immigrants?
Even as governments across Europe toughen immigration policies some states are better than others when it comes to integrating new arrivals, according to a new study.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:34:22 +0200
Tax cuts and benefit increases in Italy's 2026 budget plan
Tax reductions and higher benefits for working mothers are among the measures included in Italy's 2026 draft budget law, announced on Friday.

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:16:40 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Aspetta'
Hold on a minute. Aren't you using this word yet?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:21:21 +0200
Anger in Italy after bomb attack destroys investigative journalist's car
A prominent Italian journalist threatened by the mafia had his parked car blown up by a bomb overnight, causing no injuries but sparking angry condemnation on Friday from politicians and press groups.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:31:20 +0200
How fast (or slow) are Italy's internet speeds in 2025?
If you’re thinking of working remotely in Italy, you’ll need to know how the quality of the internet connection stacks up in your part of the country.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:13:10 +0200
Italy approves plan to speed up overseas citizenship claims
Ancestry-based citizenship applications filed abroad could soon be handled very differently after Italian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a major change.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:43:20 +0200
EXPLAINED: How to register for healthcare in Italy
Getting your tessera sanitaria or health insurance card as a foreign resident in Italy can be a challenge. Where's all the official information? And do you really have to go to the office in person – twice?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:34:22 +0200
What to bring with you if you're moving to Italy from the US
We look at the essential items to stock up on before moving to Italy, and ask which things can just as easily be bought once you've arrived.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:06:48 +0200
One year on, Italian migrant camps in Albania stand near-empty
One year after Italy opened migrant camps in Albania intended to hold people intercepted at sea, the legally contested centres lie almost empty.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:35:24 +0200
So you want to move to Italy and work remotely?
Headlines about the digital nomad visa may make remote work in Italy sound appealing, but there are some important questions to ask first about everything from tax to wifi speeds.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:40:43 +0200
How to apply for discounts on a new electric car in Italy
Italy is offering a grant or 'bonus' to help cover the costs of buying a new electric vehicle – but applicants will need to move fast.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:03:29 +0200
Tuscan village offers to pay half of new residents’ rent
While Italian villages aren't unusual in selling off homes at bargain prices to attract new residents, one Tuscan hill town is expanding its incentives to fight depopulation by offering a new deal for renters.

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:34:20 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Secondo me'
We're sure you'll have an opinion on today's Italian phrase.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:24:22 +0200
Thousands set for pro-Palestinian rally ahead of Italy-Israel World Cup qualifier
Italy's 2026 World Cup qualifier with Israel will be prefaced by a major pro-Palestinian demonstration on Tuesday as thousands of people prepare to march through Udine in anger at the hosting of a match they feel should not be played. ...

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:22:20 +0200
How does Italy decide if I'm a tax resident?
Taxation in Italy is famously complex, often creating confusion about who's liable to pay taxes in the country and who isn't. But how do Italian authorities actually decide if you’re a tax resident?

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:22:26 +0100
How to answer the phone in Italian
Answering phone calls in Italy can be an intimidating task for learners, but you’ll soon become familiar with the most common greetings and phrases.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:46:14 +0200
Three police officers killed in farmhouse explosion in northern Italy
Three police officers were killed and a dozen people were injured in Italy after an apparently deliberate gas explosion brought down a house during an attempted eviction, officials said on Tuesday.

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