Italy

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:23:16 +0100
Five pre-Roman sites to visit in Italy
From the mountains of Lombardy to the shores of Sicily, there are traces of pre-Roman civilisations scattered across Italy – if you know where to look.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:22 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Excavations in Rome find no trace of Emanuela Orlandi, Meloni hails Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, and more news from Italy on Friday.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:29:40 +0200
Bank robbers in Naples hold 25 people hostage
Bank robbers in Italy held 25 people hostage for two hours on Thursday, before making their escape through a tunnel with loot from safe deposit boxes, a police source told AFP.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:20:42 +0200
'I've had three different answers': EES causes delays and confusion for Italy's residents
As the EU's Entry and Exit system (EES) comes into force, Italy’s international residents say they've found themselves waiting much longer at the border than tourists - despite being exempt.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:49:53 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Essere al verde'
If one of your Italian pals claims to 'be at the green’ during your next night out, prepare to pay for their drinks.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:12:44 +0200
LISTED: Italy's best antique and flea markets
Italy has some impressive flea markets and antique shops selling vintage treasures for your home and your closet. These are some of the best we've found, from a covered market in Florence to street stalls in Palermo.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:53:53 +0200
Q&A: What are the EES rules for residents arriving at Italian airports?
As the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes mandatory, we look again at how the rules are being applied to permanent residents of Italy.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:52:47 +0200
UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme
The UK and European Union said they have signed the legal texts allowing Britain to rejoin the bloc's Erasmus student exchange scheme, five years after Brexit forced its departure.

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:30:59 +0100
Key questions to ask before buying your dream home in rural Italy
As the cost of homes in Italian cities continues to rise, property prices in the countryside can seem extremely tempting. But there are some essential questions you should ask before taking the plunge.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:42 +0200
Do I need to get a new ID card if I change address in Italy?
Moving house in Italy comes with a long to-do list. But is updating your identity card on it?

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:51:34 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Abbastanza'
Do you understand this word well enough?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:08:49 +0200
US families take Italian citizenship law to country's highest court
Two US families went to Italy’s highest court on Tuesday to challenge the limits imposed by Giorgia Meloni’s government on claiming citizenship via ancestry.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:19:12 +0200
Italy shifts away from US over Middle East war
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suspended a defence agreement with Israel on Tuesday after clashing with Donald Trump over his comments on the pope, signalling a shift in Italy's foreign relations.

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:46:32 +0100
What are my rights in Italy if a flight is cancelled or delayed?
Disruption to a planned flight can ruin a holiday or business trip and cause a lot of stress, but you are legally entitled to assistance and even compensation in many cases.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:57:47 +0200
Europe could face jet fuel supply issues 'in near future'
The European Commission said on Tuesday it fears Europe could face jet fuel supply issues "in the near future" with no end in sight to the Iran war that's hit global energy markets.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:33:57 +0200
Italian grammar quirks: Why some words that end in -a are masculine
One of the simplest rules in the Italian language is broken almost constantly - here's why.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:26:18 +0200
What to do when your pet dies in Italy
It’s a moment all pet owners dread but must eventually go through. Here’s what to do if your pet dies in Italy, the processes to follow, and what you can and can’t do with the remains.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:37:53 +0200
How the European job market will change with new pay transparency rules
A new EU directive on pay transparency, which aims to ensure equality between men and women doing the same job, could transform the European job market by guaranteeing more rights to workers.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:30:43 +0200
'Unacceptable': Meloni condemns Trump criticism of pope
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday condemned US President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV as "unacceptable", after the US pontiff spoke out against the Middle East war.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:52 +0200
Around 100 passengers stranded in Milan as EU border checks cause three-hour queues
An EasyJet flight from Milan Linate to Manchester left most of its passengers behind on Sunday after queues at passport control stopped them from reaching the gate, in the first major disruption seen in Italy linked to the Entry/Exit Sys...

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