A 4.7-magnitude earthquake shook a southern Italian region near Naples on Friday, but authorities said there were no immediate requests for emergency help.

Italy said Friday it had suspended its Schengen agreement with Spain, following the influx of migrants into Madrid's Ceuta enclave in north Africa, bordering Morocco.

Regular life in Italy grinds to a halt in August as offices empty out, parliament breaks for the summer and everyone heads for the beach. Here's what to expect over the coming month.

With thousands expected to hit the road during August, Italy’s state police released a traffic calendar, highlighting peak travel times.

Italy is among the most earthquake-prone countries in Europe - but they're more of a concern in some areas than others.

The EU/Schengen area's '90-day' rule is a complicated one that causes much confusion for travellers - here we answer some of the most common questions from readers of The Local.

Several EU countries have caused a stir when they called to shut Spain out of the EU's visa-free Schengen travel zone after the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco was overwhelmed this week by thousands of migrant arrivals. Is that possi...

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The coming weekend brings some of the heaviest traffic Italy’s roads will see all summer, with the state police forecasting critical conditions as holidaymakers set off for the August break.

Want to see the Colosseum or Michelangelo’s David for free? You can on one date every month.

Italian authorities raised the drought alert level to "high" on Thursday in the Po Valley, home of the country's longest river, with worsening conditions and more extreme heat expected.

Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni called on Thursday for Spain's suspension from the EU's visa-free Schengen travel zone after thousands of migrants entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta adjoining Morocco.

Electronic identity cards issued to people aged 70 and over will remain valid for life starting Thursday, July 30th, under new rules.

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Italy is heading into what forecasters warn will be the hottest weekend yet this summer, as the health ministry put 19 cities and regional capitals on red alert for extreme heat.

As firefighters struggle to contain some of the worst European wildfires in living memory with reduced numbers of aerial water bombers, production of the iconic aircraft creaks along half a world away in a Canadian factory.

Whether you want to donate, volunteer or help prevent future fires, here are some ways you can make a difference.

With another heatwave around the corner, long-time Italy resident Laura Ricci shares the wisdom she’s gleaned from friends and neighbours about staying fresh in the hot summer months.

Eni's profits rose five-fold in the second quarter of 2026 as it became the latest energy firm to cash in on soaring oil prices during the conflict in the Middle East.

With Italian regions hit by an increasing number of wildfires, here’s how to find out where active blazes are happening.