Italy

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:55:12 +0100
UPDATED: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in March 2026
Passengers travelling in Italy should watch out for public transport strikes in many cities this month, as well as a nationwide air travel strike.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:50:02 +0100
US backs down on 'super tariffs' for Italian pasta brands
Italy said on Thursday the United States had agreed to further cut threatened duties on Italian pasta brands, in what it said was a "positive" final decision.

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:12:48 +0100
How do I know if I should tip at Italian restaurants?
If a waiter tells you service isn't included, does this mean you should tip? What about the 'servizio' charge? And how much is expected? We look at a common source of confusion at Italian restaurants.

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:48:52 +0100
Nine things to expect if you move to rural Italy
For many people the dream is to escape the rat race and buy a remote Italian farmhouse, pick some olives and live happily ever after. But what's life in rural Italy really like?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:39:15 +0100
Italy says 'temporarily' withdrawing from attacked Iraqi base
Italy is temporarily withdrawing all personnel from a military base in Iraqi Kurdistan which came under a drone attack, completing a retreat that was already underway, ministers said Thursday.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:53:03 +0100
Italy advances to World Baseball Classic quarter-finals
Unbeaten Italy advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals by routing Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday, allowing the fancied collection of United States stars into the last eight as well.

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:30:22 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Poiché'
There are a few reasons why you should learn this Italian word.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:23:29 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Fallen cable sets Milan tram on fire, Meloni condemns Iran school strike, and more news on Thursday.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:34:47 +0100
How long can you drive on a US license in Italy?
Whether you’re coming to Italy as a tourist or plan to stay for the longer term, will you be able to drive on your US license?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:26:15 +0100
Meloni says US-Israeli attacks on Iran show 'crisis of international system'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday said US-Israeli attacks on Iran were happening against a backdrop of the breakdown of the international order and called for those responsible for a deadly strike on an Iran school to be...

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:50:48 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Peloso'
Here's why being 'hairy' isn't necessarily a good thing in Italian.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:59:39 +0100
Moving to Italy: Where foreigners want to live and how does Italy’s digital nomad income requirement compare?
In this week's Moving to Italy newsletter, we look at the most popular Italian towns among foreign buyers and ask how generous Italy’s digital nomad visa income threshold is compared to other countries.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:14:54 +0100
EU slams Venice Biennale for allowing Russia to participate
A decision by the Venice Biennale to allow Russia to participate in this year's event came under fire from the European Union on Tuesday, which warned it could cut funding.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:05:09 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Anger over justice official's 'firing squad' comments, EU slams Venice Biennale for letting in Russia, and more news on Wednesday.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:18:48 +0100
EU countries urged to lower energy taxes to reduce consumer bills
EU's energy chief Dan Jorgensen called on member states to help consumers and businesses by lowering taxes on energy where possible, as war in the Middle East saw oil and gas prices surge.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:53:04 +0100
Italy to open 780 cultural treasures to the public next weekend
From March 21st to 22nd, hundreds of sites that are usually off limits to visitors will open their doors as Italy celebrates its hidden cultural heritage.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:57:01 +0200
How much should you pay for a sworn translation in Italy?
You might need a legal translation for various documents in Italy, so how exactly do you go about getting one - and what should it cost?

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:30:23 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Scialla'
No stress: this word is easier than it looks.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:11:39 +0100
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for 30 million euros
Italy has paid 30 million euros for a Caravaggio painting of the future pope Urban VIII, the culture ministry said on Tuesday, a work that will enter the Barberini museum collection in Rome.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:49:14 +0100
Four tasty plants that make spring in Italy a forager’s dream
As we emerge from winter, there’s a wide range of produce growly wildly in the Italian countryside.

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