Italy has a higher rate of self-employed workers than almost any other EU country, and the reasons for this tell us a lot about how the Italian economy works.

Italy's antitrust watchdog fines Wizz Air €500,000, voters promised €100 monthly pension boost in Campania, and more news on Monday.

Applications open soon for the latest government scheme offering up to €200 off energy-efficient fridges, washing machines and more - but you'll need to act fast.

From tennis finals to a healthcare staff strike, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

Your complete guide to registering for VAT as a freelancer in Italy, from the basics of getting your code to invoicing and the benefits you can claim.

Freelancing or starting your own business is the right option for many people who move to Italy, though some say it’s harder to do here than in other EU countries. We’d like to hear from readers who’ve done it.

Isabella Dalla Ragione hunts in abandoned gardens and orchards for forgotten fruits, preserving Italy's agricultural heritage and saving varieties which could help farmers withstand the changing climate.

Italian residents enjoy one of the highest numbers of public holidays in Europe – but there’s a catch.

This week, we look at Italy's bid for recognition for its national cuisine, plus gelato in parliament and the League party's increasing irrelevance.

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.

Italy's proposed 2026 budget bill includes modest income tax cuts, higher costs for Airbnb hosts, and another hike to the flat tax for wealthy foreign residents.

How did an American cartoon character end up giving Italians a whole new word?

From visiting festive markets to translating the Italian idioms you'll need this winter, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian.

As the Italian government moves to hike a contested flat tax on foreign income for wealthy new residents, here’s how the scheme works – and who can take advantage of it.

Prosecutors were investigating allegations that Italian snipers may have paid the Bosnian Serb army during the 1990s siege of Sarajevo to be allowed to shoot civilians for sport, local media reported.

People aged over 70 in Italy will no longer need to renew their identity cards under broader plans to simplify Italian bureaucracy, ministers confirmed.

With the holiday season fast approaching, you may have already started buying cards and gifts for friends and family. But if you want your packages from Italy to arrive before Christmas, when should you aim to post them by?

Well, you might want to know this word.

Italy to scrap ID card renewals for over-70s, troubled Ilva steel plant to undergo "green transition", and more news on Thursday.

Italy’s press freedom ranking has dropped eight places since 2023. What’s behind the slippage – and what can the government do to fix the situation?