Italy
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:27:28 +0200
How is Italo’s rail strike affecting travel in Italy on Thursday?
A nationwide walkout by staff of high-speed train company Italo was set to disrupt rail travel on Thursday, July 9th.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:14:28 +0200
Italian farmer jailed for 16 years for abandoning injured Indian worker
An Italian farmer who left an injured Indian worker to die after a serious work accident was sentenced to 16 years in jail, a court near Rome said Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:36:33 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Italo strike to affect long-distance rail travel, two killed in blast at fireworks factory, and more news on Thursday.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:30 +0200
EES: 8,700 overstayers snared since launch of EU's new Schengen border checks
In the first six months of operation of the new EU digital border system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), more than 8,700 travellers were denied entry into Europe's border-free Schengen area because they had stayed beyond their permitted ti...
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:19:28 +0200
Italian word of the day: ‘Cafone’
This is one insult you don’t want to earn.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:42:33 +0200
Europe's EES border checks won't be suspended, EU insists
The EU is refusing to suspend strict new border controls despite pressure from airports and airlines who have demanded they be put on hold until after summer amid fears of chaos at holiday hotspots.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:51:58 +0200
Warming seas and sunken wrecks threaten Lampedusa's fishermen
Once the beating heart of this Italian island community, fishermen on Lampedusa are under pressure on multiple fronts, from nets ripped by sunken migrant wrecks to a warming Mediterranean Sea.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:31:49 +0200
What Europe's new deal for airline passenger rights means for you
MEPs in the European Parliament have given the green light to a raft of reforms around air passenger rights that covers everything from compensation for disruption to seating rules for those travelling with children. So how will the chan...
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:57:55 +0200
What to do and what to avoid if you see a wildfire in Italy
Deadly wildfires are unfortunately common in Italy's summer months. Here's some advice if you happen to see one, and tips for how you can help to prevent them.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:58:14 +0200
Americans in Italy: Working in Italy versus the US and AC attitudes
In our latest Americans in Italy newsletter, we opine about how working in Italy is (and isn't) better than in the US, analyze the changing cultural temperature on air conditioning, and explain the requirements for declaring foreign bank...
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:55:44 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Ten cities under government warnings as heatwave returns, Trump calls Meloni a 'nice person' after 'restraining order' jibe, and more news on Wednesday.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:45:44 +0200
Trump calls Meloni 'a nice person actually' ahead of NATO talks
US President Donald Trump appeared to have turned the page on a diplomatic row with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Tuesday as he landed in Ankara for a key NATO summit.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:04:04 +0200
RANKED: Which Italian cities have the best climate?
The Adriatic coast has the best climate in Italy, both in the short- and long-term, two recent climate livability studies have found.
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:12:05 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Casino'
No, we're not talking about gambling.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:44:46 +0200
Italy braced for new heatwave as ‘record-breaking’ summer forecast
After a brief respite, the sweltering heat of recent days is set to return to Italy from Wednesday, forecasters warned.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:19:08 +0200
Italy arrests ex-secret service agent accused of spying for Russia
Italian police on Tuesday said they had arrested two people including "a former member of the national intelligence community" on charges of spying for Russia.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:39:31 +0200
The train travel disruptions to expect in Italy this summer
With planned works in Florence expected to cause major disruption to train travel across Italy this week, here are the other closures to watch out for in July and August.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:33:57 +0200
Flights resume at Catania airport following Mount Etna eruption
Sicily's Catania airport reopened on Tuesday after flights were grounded for three days due to an eruption at Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:08:20 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Locals fined for illegal 'restaurant' in Salento nature reserve, Italy leads European tourism in 2026, and more news on Tuesday.
Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:30:17 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Punto e basta'
No arguing. This phrase makes your point clear, and that's that.