Italy

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:37:16 +0100
UK’s new passport rules for dual citizens are result of border control in digital age
New passport rules for British dual citizens reflect border control and citizenship in a digital age, writes Nando Sigona in The Conversation.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:23:26 +0100
First 'dispersed' Winter Olympics a success - and snow helped
The Milan-Cortina Games end on Sunday after nearly three weeks of action held over a vast area of northern Italy, with organisers and athletes hailing the most spread-out Winter Olympics in history as a success.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:41:29 +0100
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From a widespread air travel strike on Thursday to the nation's favourite music festival, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:02:41 +0100
Five Italian words that help explain the Sanremo song contest
Italy's five-day Sanremo Music Festival brings the nation together - and leaves many non-Italians baffled. So what exactly is going on?

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:39 +0100
Why more Italian cities could now ban Airbnb rentals
Italian towns and cities could start imposing new restrictions on Airbnbs and other tourist rentals following a key ruling from Italy's Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:21:34 +0100
Toddler with faulty transplant that shocked Italy dies
An Italian toddler who received a faulty heart transplant died on Saturday, in a case that has caused outrage in Italy over alleged medical malpractice.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:11:22 +0100
How to watch the 2026 Rugby Six Nations Championship on Italian TV
Which Italian TV channels will show the 2026 Rugby Six Nations Championship, taking place February 5th to March 14th?

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:07:21 +0100
Inside Italy: Why are Italians still devoted to the old world of cash payments?
Card payments are becoming more common in Italy but you still need to carry cash everywhere, as The Local Italy’s editor Clare Speak was reminded this week.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:29:24 +0100
Six things to do and see in Italy in spring 2026
With the days getting longer and spring around the corner, we’ve got some ideas for places to visit and things to do around Italy.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:38:30 +0100
‘Horrific’: What it’s like applying for Italy’s residency permit
Italy’s foreign residents describe waiting years to receive their ‘permesso di soggiorno’ residency permits as the country’s administrative backlog worsens.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:25:09 +0100
Is Italy making it easier to revoke residency rights?
Cases in which residency rights are revoked in Italy are extremely rare, but there are concerns this may change as Italy's government plans to expand the list of crimes that could cost foreign residents their permits.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:26:51 +0100
Is life in Milan really becoming unaffordable?
With concerns that the "Olympic effect" and an influx of wealthy new international residents could make Milan too expensive to live in, we ask how much prices are rising and how it compares with other cities.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:02:43 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Svogliato'

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:23:49 +0100
Five things to know about Italy’s golden visa
While European countries like Spain and the Netherlands have scrapped their visa programs for wealthy foreign investors, Italy’s is still available in 2026.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0100
Can dual national Brits travel to UK without valid British passport after all?
Upcoming rule changes to the UK's new ETA border system have angered dual national Brits, but updated travel guidance from the government and a major airline suggests those without valid British passports may be allowed entry - as long a...

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:56:14 +0200
14 essential apps to make your life in Italy easier
From commuting to paying taxes and shopping for groceries, mobile apps can make many of your daily tasks in Italy much simpler and quicker.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:14:28 +0100
La Bella Vita: A guide to Italy’s Sanremo and 11 unmissable festivals this spring
From an essential guide to Italy’s most beloved music contest to the events to look forward to this spring, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Ita...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:09:32 +0100
'Disneyland for tourists': Milanese fear being priced out by Olympic effect
The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis – but many residents fear the effect will see them driven out.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:49:55 +0100
TELL US: Have you had problems with EES border checks at Italian airports?
There have been reports in Italy of long queues at airports as passengers undergo the EU's new EES biometric border checks. We want to hear from you. Take a minute to tell us your own experience of travelling through Italy.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:00:08 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Noioso'
There's nothing boring about this Italian word.

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