Italy

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:47:47 +0100
KEY DATES: The 2026 Italian tax deadlines to remember
Keeping track of Italy's tax deadlines is a challenge for the most organised of individuals. Here are the key dates to keep in mind for next year.

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, 25 Dec 2025 12:38:22 +0100
European countries condemn Israel's expansion of West Bank settlements
Fourteen countries, including France and Germany, condemned on Wednesday Israel's recent approval of new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:13:02 +0100
Panettone: Six things you didn't know about Italy's most famous Christmas cake
The panettone is Italy's most popular Christmas cake (closely followed by its rival pandoro). But how much do you know about the festive treat?

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:19:15 +0100
Key words and phrases to know for an Italian Christmas
If you plan on celebrating the winter holidays in Italy, you'll want to familiarise yourself with some essential Italian Christmas and New Year’s vocabulary.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:27:05 +0100
What’s open and what's closed in Italy over Christmas
Much of Italy tends to grind to a halt over the Christmas holidays. How will shops, transport services and cultural sites and attractions around the country be affected by the winter break?

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:36:22 +0100
EU 'strongly condemns' US visa bans against five Europeans
The European Union reacted sharply on Wednesday to US visa sanctions imposed on five European figures involved in regulating tech companies, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.

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.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:06:08 +0100
What to expect from travel in Italy over Christmas 2025
Whether you’re flying to Italy for the holidays or need to get around by public transport, there are some essential things to be aware of.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:36:09 +0100
Why Italy has quietly changed one word of its national anthem
Italy has modified its national anthem for the first time in decades, dropping a single word that Italians have been singing for generations but which never appeared in the original 1847 text.

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:58:51 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Vigilia'
This one's for everyone who can't wait for Christmas.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:25:47 +0100
What changes for foreigners in Italy in 2026?
From travel rules to property taxes, here's what international residents and visitors need to know about changes taking effect in Italy next year.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:42:47 +0100
LISTED: The work visas you can apply for to move to Italy in 2026
Moving to Italy is a dream for many, but securing a visa can be a significant challenge for workers from outside the EU.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:43:07 +0100
Italy's Christmas markets: Where and when to visit in 2025
From wooden chalets in Alpine towns to Tyrol-themed fairs on Tuscan hilltops, here are seven of the best Christmas markets in Italy this year.

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:05:08 +0100
Seven classic films to watch for an Italian Christmas
If you're just getting into the festive mood but can't face another viewing of Elf or Home Alone, here are some films to celebrate the Christmas holidays the Italian way.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:15:16 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Fallo e basta'
Struggling to get going? This is the motivating Italian phrase you need.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:52:15 +0100
Italy's Senate approves 2026 budget bill
Italian senators on Tuesday gave the green light to the latest version of the government's 2026 draft budget, including an income tax cut and extended renovation grants.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:03:28 +0100
Italy fines Ryanair €255 million for abuse of dominant position
Italy's competition authority said on Tuesday it had fined low-cost airline Ryanair more than 255 million euros for allegedly abusing its dominant position to block travel agencies from accessing its services.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:47:50 +0100
Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics organisers resolve snow problem at ski site
Organisers of the 2026 Winter Olympics say they have solved the problems impacting the production of artificial snow at the site that will host the the snowboarding and freestyle skiing events.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:44:32 +0100
Everything that changes about life in Italy in January 2026
From public holidays to winter sales and the start of Venice's carnival, here's what to expect in Italy next month.

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