Italy

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:38:39 +0100
How will Italy's airline and transport strikes affect travel on Friday?
Air passengers faced possible disruption on Friday, November 14th amid walkouts by staff at EasyJet and Volotea in Italy, while Rome's transport workers were also set to strike.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:27:59 +0100
How to claim Italy's €200 discount on new household appliances
Applications open on Monday morning for the latest government scheme offering up to €200 off energy-efficient fridges, washing machines and more - but you'll need to act fast.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:02:09 +0100
Italy investigates claims 'war tourists' paid to shoot civilians in Sarajevo
Prosecutors were investigating allegations that Italian snipers may have paid the Bosnian Serb army during the 1990s siege of Sarajevo to be allowed to shoot civilians for sport, local media reported.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:02:30 +0100
Italy to scrap ID card renewals for over-70s
People aged over 70 in Italy will no longer need to renew their identity cards under broader plans to simplify Italian bureaucracy, ministers confirmed.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:28:17 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Rome police search secret tunnels in missing judge case, Meloni defends Albania migrant deal amid delays, and more news from Italy on Friday.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:13:15 +0100
When are the deadlines for sending Christmas gifts from Italy in 2025?
With the holiday season fast approaching, you may have already started buying cards and gifts for friends and family. But if you want your packages from Italy to arrive before Christmas, when should you aim to post them by?

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:20:40 +0100
Everything you need to know about getting Italy’s partita IVA
Your complete guide to registering for VAT as a freelancer in Italy, from the basics of getting your code to invoicing and the benefits you can claim.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:01:54 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Mah'
Well, you might want to know this word.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:47:21 +0100
Six measures in the 2026 budget that affect foreigners in Italy
Italy's proposed 2026 budget bill includes modest income tax cuts, higher costs for Airbnb hosts, and another hike to the flat tax for wealthy foreign residents.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:18:43 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Italy to scrap ID card renewals for over-70s, troubled Ilva steel plant to undergo "green transition", and more news on Thursday.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:47:29 +0100
Five ways Italy could improve its ‘problematic’ press freedom rating
Italy’s press freedom ranking has dropped eight places since 2023. What’s behind the slippage – and what can the government do to fix the situation?

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:15:02 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Meno male'
Thank goodness for this phrase.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:43:07 +0100
Italy's Christmas markets: Where and when to visit in 2025
From wooden chalets in Alpine towns to Tyrol-themed fairs on Tuscan hilltops, here are seven of the best Christmas markets in Italy this year.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:37:35 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Italian pasta makers could end US exports over 'super tariffs', man injured after jumping from burning building in Rome, and more news on Wednesday.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:12:36 +0100
TELL US: What's the best and worst thing about being self-employed in Italy?
Freelancing or starting your own business is the right option for many people who move to Italy, though some say it’s harder to do here than in other EU countries. We’d like to hear from readers who’ve done it.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:25:30 +0100
Which Italian cities have the highest crime rates?
Theft and robbery are on the rise in many parts of Italy, according to new figures showing where crime rates are highest and which offences are most common.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:58:11 +0100
IN NUMBERS: What to know about Italy’s many centenarians
After a record number of Italians turned 100 in 2025, we look at what the data tells us about their stories - from the number of ‘supercentenarians’ to the age of Italy's oldest barista.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:01:43 +0100
Italian cuisine moves closer to gaining UNESCO recognition
UNESCO gave the first green light to a bid for Italian cuisine to be added to the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, bringing Italy closer to formal recognition for its food traditions.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:00:39 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Guastafeste'
Don't let this word spoil your fun.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:03:07 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Italy's opposition challenges government over press freedom, US government shutdown hits Italian base workers, and more news on Tuesday.

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