Italy

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:48 +0200
On the Agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
From local elections to the Giro d'Italia's grand finale, here’s what people in Italy can expect this week.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200
LISTED: Italy’s top supermarket loyalty programmes
With living costs in Italy rapidly on the rise, here’s how residents can save on essentials at major supermarket chains by collecting points, claiming discounts and cashing in on coupons.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:08:53 +0200
Do I have to file my annual tax declaration if I've just moved to Italy?
Living in Italy means you'll have to file an annual income tax declaration – but how soon after relocating do you have to start reporting your earnings to the Italian taxman?

Sat, 23 May 2026 13:30:40 +0200
What is Italy's 'Land of Fires' and why is the Pope visiting it?
Pope Leo XIV made a visit on Saturday to Italy's "Land of Fires", where for decades the mafia has illegally dumped and burned toxic rubbish, poisoning both people and their land.

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:24:29 +0200
Are government language tests in Europe integration policy or just political posturing?
With governments across Europe tightening citizenship and residency requirements, language and country knowledge tests are often framed as measures of integration. But are governments really talking to domestic political audiences? ...

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:51:38 +0200
Italy's mosquito season has started: So how do you keep them at bay?
From electric plug-ins to window screens and tax bonuses, here's what to know about keeping Italy's most hated pests away from you and your home this summer.

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.

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:28:36 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Piuttosto'
We're sure you'd rather remember this elegant word.

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:15:45 +0200
What to know about Italy’s local elections
With municipal elections scheduled in hundreds of Italian towns and cities, including Venice, this Sunday and Monday, here’s what to know about how the system works.

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:06:11 +0200
What's on in Italy: 21 events to look forward to this June
From opera festivals and rock concerts to feast day celebrations and renaissance games, there are plenty of things to do in Italy this June.

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.

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 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.

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