Italy

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:50:47 +0100
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From an income tax deadline to traffic updates and new flight routes, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:03:37 +0100
Do I need an ETA visa for my Italian spouse or children?
European travellers to the UK now require an electronic ETA visa waiver, with the UK government warning that they will start barring entry to those who don't have the required waiver. UK nationals are exempt, but what about their Italian...

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:38:14 +0100
Everything that changes about life in Italy in December 2025
From tax deadlines and transport strikes to seasonal celebrations, here's what to expect in Italy next month.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:42:12 +0100
European travel chaos fears ease after Airbus intervenes on software fix
Fears of days of travel chaos across Europe and the world eased on Saturday after plane manufacturer Airbus intervened rapidly to implement a software upgrade it had said was immediately needed on some 6,000 of its A320 planes.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:57:50 +0100
Why will new EU driving licence rules take 4 years to come into force?
New driving license rules rolled out by the European Commission have apparently already entered 'into force', but closer inspection reveals that they will take years to make it onto the roads.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:43:14 +0100
Italian politicians back newspaper after vandal attack
The spectrum of Italy's political class has condemned a group of protestors who Friday vandalised the main office of Turin-based newspaper La Stampa.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:39:18 +0200
When can you start counting your residency in Italy towards citizenship?
Living in Italy for a number of years can make you eligible for citizenship through residency. But at what point does your time in the country start to count towards your application?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:48:23 +0100
CALENDAR: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in December 2025
As holiday travel begins, passengers may face disruption from strikes ranging from an airport staff walkout in Sicily to a nationwide general protest.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:57:53 +0100
MAP: Where in Italy do people speak the best English?
Italy has been rated Europe's 'worst' country for English-language proficiency, but the situation is much better in some regions than others.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:16:44 +0100
LISTED: The new flights to and from Italy in 2026
Several airlines have announced new direct flights to and from Italy in 2026, linking popular Italian destinations to major airports in North America, Europe and Asia.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:04:23 +0100
What's on in Italy: 14 events not to miss this December
From a live nativity scene in a UNESCO World Heritage town to a jazz festival in Umbria, there’s a lot to look forward to in Italy this December.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:39:21 +0100
La Bella Vita: Italian holiday traditions and Christmas market treats
From making the most of Italy during the holidays to must-try Christmas markets delicacies, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:15:26 +0100
Sicily bridge could breach EU rules, Italian court warns
A controversial project to build a bridge connecting Sicily to the Italian mainland could break EU environmental rules, Italy’s Court of Auditors warned on Thursday.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:27:39 +0100
Journalists strike in Italy amid budget protests
Journalists in Italy launched strike action on Friday over pay and conditions in an ailing media landscape, as workers in education, health and transport also downed tools in protest over the government's budget.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:42:02 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Mi va'
Do you fancy getting to grips with this casual phrase?

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:54:24 +0100
How rail journeys across Europe could be made faster in the coming years
The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:37:47 +0100
Threat of war: Which countries in Europe have military service?
The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:35:08 +0100
Will Italy see more general strikes this winter?
Italy faces two major nationwide protests before the end of December, with unions threatening further action over the government's 2026 budget.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:37:32 +0100
Christmas calendar: All the Italian holiday traditions you won't want to miss
From the first day of Advent until January 6th, the long holiday season in Italy is busy with feasts, festivities, and family time. These are the dates you won’t want to miss this Christmas in Italy.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:41:14 +0200
The key vocabulary you’ll need during a strike in Italy
From ‘fasce di garanzia’ to ‘rimborso’, these key words and phrases will come in handy next time you're dealing with a strike in Italy.

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