Italy
Fri, 22 May 2026 10:40:48 +0200
Why isn't Pentecost Monday a public holiday in Italy?
Much of Europe treats Pentecost Monday as an official holiday. So why doesn’t Italy, despite being known as one of the continent's most Catholic countries?
Fri, 22 May 2026 09:52:25 +0200
Italian divers in Maldives 'may have got lost' in cave
Italian divers who died in the Maldives may have taken the wrong tunnel in a cave and died in a dead-end corridor, the head of the outfit that recovered their bodies told AFP.
Tue, 19 May 2026 13:35:43 +0200
MAPS: How many US citizens live in Italy and where?
More Americans are moving to Italy all the time, and they're now choosing more unexpected places to live beyond the major cities.
Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:38 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Italy and Spain urge EU sanctions on Israeli minister over activists' treatment, possible cause identified for Italian divers' deaths in Maldives, and more news on Friday.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:09:50 +0200
Step by step: How to get a US passport for a child born in Italy
How do you apply for a US passport for a child born in Italy? How long does it take? Here’s what American parents in Italy need to know about the process.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:06 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Manca poco'
It won't be long until you've mastered this phrase.
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:36:40 +0200
Italy braced for first heatwave of the year with temperatures up to 34C
Italy's centre-north will bear the brunt of the incoming late May heatwave as temperatures were forecast to soar by as much as 15C within the space of a week.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:51:19 +0200
La Bella Vita: Beach season, hidden courtyards and quiet(er) hikes
From planning the perfect beach day to booking a ticket on a new air route, you'll find everything you need to eat, talk, drink and live like an Italian in our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita.
Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:41 +0200
Hundreds of Italy's historic private homes open for free this Sunday
Once a year, the owners of some of Italy's most beautiful historic homes, palazzi and gardens open their doors to the public, and this Sunday is your chance to visit.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:52:20 +0200
Italy's Meloni says Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists 'unacceptable'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slammed as "unacceptable" the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel, after an Israeli minister posted a video of them bound and forced to kneel.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:30 +0200
EES: 7,000 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), almost 7,000 travellers were denied entry into Europe's border-free Schengen area because they stayed beyond their permitted time limi...
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:11:53 +0200
Modena car attacker charged with 'acts of violence'
A man with a history of mental health problems who rammed his car into eight people in Modena has been charged with "multiple acts of violence" but not terrorism, Italian media reported.
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:54:25 +0200
Wizz Air to launch new Italy flight routes for 2026
Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air is set to expand its Italy operations with a raft of new flight routes over the coming months, its leadership said.
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:31:54 +0200
MAP: Where to find Italy's 38 new Blue Flag beaches
The list of Italy's high quality beaches has grown again this year. Here are the Italian regions where you can find the beaches that meet the highest global standards.
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:15:17 +0200
EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs unless it is done by July 4th.
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Tue, 19 May 2026 11:37:14 +0200
EES: Do Italy’s pre-Brexit UK residents now need a Carta di Soggiorno?
New rules make Italy's residency card all but essential for pre-Brexit UK residents who want to travel in and out of the EU.
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:59:12 +0200
Campaigners warn Italy's gutted sexual consent bill could help rapists
An attempt in Italy to introduce a consent-based rape law is floundering and experts warn rapists could stand to gain after the far right torpedoed an "only yes means yes" definition.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:58:26 +0200
'Trend will continue': Number of people refused entry to Europe sees sharp rise
The number of people refused entry to the EU and Schengen area has risen dramatically, according to new statistics, while thousands of US, UK and Indian nationals have been found to be illegally present in EU/Schengen countries.
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:34:20 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Secondo me'
We're sure you'll have an opinion on today's Italian phrase.
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:11:41 +0200
'I was never a priest' admits star of Rome's hot priests calendar
His face smiles out from every kiosk in Rome on the cover of the ubiquitous calendar sold to tourists but, as many of those who buy the calendar may suspect, star Giovanni Galizia says he was never a man of the cloth.