Italy

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:35:20 +0200
Seven things to know before moving to Italy's Puglia region
The sunny southern Italian region of Puglia has become a hot travel destination, but what is it like as a place to live? The Local Italy's editor Clare Speak, who has been a resident since 2019, has the lowdown on what to consider before...

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:26:19 +0100
How to find short- to medium-term accommodation in Italy
Whether you’re planning to spend a few weeks or a few months in Italy, you’ll need to find an apartment or room that suits your needs.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:23:55 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Wildfires burn 70,000 hectares in Italy over summer, all major Italian cities on red alert for heat, and more news on Thursday.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:04:55 +0100
EXPLAINED: How to convert an Italian second home into your main residence
It's not uncommon for second-home owners to decide that they want to move to Italy full-time - but what are the practical steps that you need to take to make this happen?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:18:54 +0200
Thousands pay tribute to Italian football legend Baresi
Thousands of people gathered outside a Milan church Tuesday to pay tribute to Italian football great Franco Baresi, who died last week aged 66.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:50:28 +0200
GUIDE: The best August festivals and events in Italy
From world famous horse races and opera festivals to food fairs and outdoor cinemas, August is a busy month in Italy: here are the main events taking place across the country.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:55:45 +0200
Italy announces €100 million aid for quake-hit areas
The Italian government released €100 million ($115 million) in aid to tackle damage caused by last week's earthquake in the Naples area, the civil protection minister said on Tuesday.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:59:27 +0200
LISTED: Five things you should always have in your car in Italy
If you want to avoid falling foul of Italy's Highway Code, there are certain documents and items you'll need to have on hand when driving on the country's roads.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200
Italian binmen help recover lost €1 million lottery ticket
A €1 million lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on garbagemen to help her retrieve it, the waste management company told AFP.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:09:23 +0200
EU nations patch things up after Ceuta migration discord
Spain and fellow EU nations moved to bury the hatchet Tuesday after a mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave of Ceuta laid bare fault lines on migration within the 27-nation bloc.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:27:36 +0200
Explained: What Italy's Schengen suspension with Spain means for travellers
Following recent events in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Italy has chosen to temporarily suspend Schengen rules with Spain - here's what it means for travellers and how long reimposed border controls will last.

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:31:29 +0100
Reader question: Do I need an international permit to drive in Italy?
If you're visiting Italy from outside Europe and plan to drive during your trip, will an international driving permit be necessary? Here's a look at the rules.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:22:01 +0200
The heatwave vocabulary you need to follow an Italian weather forecast
Italian meteorologists describe mythological figures descending from Africa and ancient dog stars rising at dawn, when all you wanted to know was how hot it's going to get this weekend. So what exactly are they talking about?

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:11:10 +0200
Drought: The regions in Italy with water restrictions
Cities and regions across Italy are issuing ordinances to limit water use amid drought conditions and dwindling supplies.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:08:17 +0200
Explained: Which Italian cities are currently under heat alerts?
With temperatures touching 40C during Italy's latest heatwave, the country has placed over 20 major cities on red alert - the highest level warning.

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:09:20 +0200
What are the rules for installing air conditioning in your Italian home?
Air conditioning doesn’t come as standard in Italian homes, so if you want it this summer, you may have to install it yourself. Here's what you need to know about the process.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:12:39 +0200
The seven signs that August has arrived in Italy
The summer holidays are important everywhere, but Italy takes the traditional shutdown particularly seriously.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:42:53 +0200
What you need to know about Italy's free museum Sundays
Want to see the Colosseum or Michelangelo’s David for free? You can on one date every month.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:50:14 +0200
Italy’s August traffic calendar: The best and worst days to travel
With thousands expected to hit the road during August, Italy’s state police released a traffic calendar, highlighting peak travel times.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:38:09 +0200
Explained: The EU's new rules on AI, deepfakes and chatbots
AI watermarking and deepfake labelling will soon be required by law in the EU as the transparency part of the bloc’s sweeping AI Act comes into force on August 2nd.

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