Italy

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:16:03 +0100
Night train connecting Italy to Brussels to launch in September
Starting this autumn, a new sleeper train will link northern Italy's Milan to Brussels, with tickets starting at €50.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:46:40 +0100
What changes about life in Italy in April 2026
From transport strikes and tax deadlines to the Easter holidays and Liberation Day celebrations, here's what people living in Italy can expect this month.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:48:04 +0100
La Bella Vita: Michelin dining on a budget and new coastal trains
From dishing on new Michelin Bib Gourmands worth trying to explaining how to do wild camping legally, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. ...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:07:14 +0100
Parmesan makers target US market as sales drop in Italy
For the first time more than half of Parmesan cheese was exported, as Italy's population declines and consumers watch their spending, producers said Thursday.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:10:02 +0100
CALENDAR: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in April 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, 27 Mar 2026 10:36:53 +0100
Italy investigates Sephora over pushing cosmetic sales to minors
Italian competition regulators said on Friday they have opened a probe into French luxury group LVMH and its Sephora and Benefit subsidiaries for promoting skin care products to minors.

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 11:24:51 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Approfittare'
Take advantage of this chance to learn a very useful Italian word.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:40:25 +0100
UK warns of Easter travel delays due to new EU border checks
The British government has alerted UK tourists travelling to the Schengen area around Easter about the full implementation of EU’s new Entry/Exit border system (EES), urging travellers to allow additional time for journeys.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:12:20 +0100
Easter plans in limbo as Italy's moody spring weather continues
Buckle up for a weather rollercoaster: As we head into the Easter holiday, forecasts show days fluctuating between warm and sunny to cold and stormy.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:09:47 +0100
What can you do about rental scams in Italy?
From deposits not returned to fraudulent fees and even fake agencies, Italy's rental market is notorious for scams. Is there anything you can actually do if you get stung?

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:46:22 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Tempo'
It’s time to learn a bit more about this multi-purpose Italian word.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:49:32 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Second minister quits in referendum fall-out, Italy to face Northern Ireland in World Cup playoffs, and more news on Thursday.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:52:18 +0100
Australian producers can use Prosecco name under EU trade deal
Australian wine producers have been granted EU approval to market their Italian-style sparkling wine as Prosecco under a new trade agreement that also allows cheesemakers to use the Parmesan label.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:07:15 +0100
How young Italians helped reject Meloni's referendum reform
Young Italians voted overwhelmingly against the judicial reform proposed by Giorgia Meloni’s government, playing a major role in its defeat in Monday's constitutional referendum.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:48:49 +0100
Nine choices for Italian Michelin-style dining under €40
The 2026 Michelin guide is out and offers proof that fine dining doesn't have to break the bank. Here are some options for delicious but affordable Italian cuisine.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:38:55 +0100
Italian singer-songwriter Gino Paoli dies at 91
Italian singer-songwriter Gino Paoli, who wrote the much-loved hits "Il Cielo in Una Stanza" and "Sapore di Sale", has died at the age of 91, his family said in a statement quoted by Italian media on Tuesday.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:20:44 +0100
Which countries in Europe have the biggest share of foreign residents?
In 2025, people born outside the European Union made up about 10 percent of the EU’s 450 million population. But which countries have the largest share of foreign-born residents?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:26:19 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Grintoso'
A bit of determination pays off when learning this word.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:12:39 +0100
Americans in Italy: Navigating the EES and driving on a US license
In our latest Americans in Italy newsletter, we share reader experiences traveling to Italy with the new EES biometric system and ask how you can drive in Italy with your US license.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:07:19 +0100
Italy adds more trains to coastal destinations for summer 2026
A new train service linking the Italian Riviera to Lombardy and Piedmont launches this week as the spring travel season begins.

home