Italy
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:06:09 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Residents push back against data centre boom in Lombardy, Meloni calls on EU to be ready to impose new Iran sanctions, and more news on Friday.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:53 +0200
'Silent killer': Extreme heat claims 'more than 200,000 lives' in Europe
More than 200,000 lives have been lost to the "silent killer" of extreme heat in Europe since 2022, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, after a heatwave saw some countries record their highest-ever May temperatures.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:03:44 +0200
Italy says fraudsters targeted more than 500mn euros in superbonus tax credits
Italian police said Thursday they had dismantled a massive fraud scheme aimed at more than half a billion euros in state tax credits for fictitious energy-saving home improvements.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:44:21 +0200
Fee hikes and no umbrellas: New rules impacting tourists in Italy this summer
From increasing monument entry fees to limits on group tours, these are the new and expanded tourism restrictions you need to know if you're planning to visit Italy in summer 2026.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:31:03 +0200
How and when to watch 2026 World Cup football matches on Italian TV
Whether you plan on watching the games from the comfort of your home or in the company of other fans, here’s how you can catch World Cup matches on Italian TV.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:57:31 +0200
Planes and trains: How Italy's transport strikes will hit travel this weekend
Passengers travelling by rail or air may face disruption to their plans at the end of this week, with strike action planned between Thursday and Saturday.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:50:41 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Truffa'
You'll learn this one sooner or later in Italy.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:56:53 +0200
Sardinian beach brings in umbrella ban and €10 fee to limit crowds
A beach in south-east Sardinia this week banned most visitors from putting up a sun umbrella or tent, in the most striking example yet of a growing system of paid and rule-heavy access across the island.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:50:28 +0200
FBAR: What Americans in Italy need to know about declaring bank accounts
Americans in Italy usually need to file two sets of tax declarations – one in the US, one in Italy – and may also have to declare foreign bank accounts to the IRS.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:11:26 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Italy fines major tobacco company over misleading claims, police to be allowed to use AI in crime prevention, and more news on Thursday.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:01:43 +0200
How the price of an espresso varies across Italy
Drinking a coffee at the bar is an Italian morning ritual that many can’t go without. But how much it’ll cost you depends partly on where in the country you are.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:35:36 +0200
Property prices and sales rising across Italy's cities, report finds
Home sales rose across Italy last year, including a jump of nearly 26 percent in Palermo, confirming a major change for a market that was long the most stagnant in the European Union.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:17:48 +0200
FACT CHECK: Is Italy planning to pause EES over the summer?
Reports have spread that Italy may suspend its new biometric border checks over the summer following long queues and chaotic scenes at airports. Here's what the Italian government has actually said.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:12:09 +0200
Only three European countries meet deadline for new pay transparency rules
Only three countries have passed into national legislation new EU pay transparency rules by the June 7th deadline, MEPs and trade unions have denounced.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:30 +0200
'A new low': Europeans no longer see the US as an ally and blame Trump
Growing numbers of Europeans no longer see the US as an ally, with a significant minority viewing the superpower as an adversary, a new survey has revealed.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:27:58 +0200
How not to get scammed at restaurants and bars in Italy
From €22 gelato to €7 coffee, there are endless examples of overcharging in Italy’s touristed areas. Here’s how to avoid becoming the next victim.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:24:20 +0200
Tourism chiefs and European ferry ports sound alarm over summer border chaos
European ferry ports have sounded the alarm about the impact of the EU's new EES checks this summer at the same time as global tourism chiefs say travellers from around the world are being put off by the prospect of long border delays in...
Thu, 18 May 2023 12:28:29 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Sfogarsi'
Let off some steam with this handy Italian word.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:05:46 +0200
LISTED: The travel changes coming to Italy this summer
From new flight and train routes to planned service disruptions, here are the major changes you should know about if you're travelling in Italy this summer.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:07:12 +0200
Italy probe into Israel's treatment of flotilla activists sparks spat
Italy on Tuesday condemned as "unacceptable" an insult by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, following a decision by prosecutors in Rome to investigate him over the treatment of activists in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
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