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.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:00:33 +0100
Italian word of the day: ‘Ringraziare’
You'll be thankful that you learned this Italian word.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:07:04 +0100
How will Italy's strikes affect travel on Thursday and Friday?
A 24-hour general strike starting on Thursday evening is set to impact rail, flights, and public transport services across Italy.

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:22:09 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Florence to restrict outdoor seating in historic centre, lawyer quits case of off-grid parents who had children removed, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

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.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:06:00 +0100
'No ETA, no entry': UK warns of tighter travel rules for Europeans in 2026
The UK government has warned European travellers that they will be refused entry from February 2026, if they do not have the required ETA visa waiver.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:20:04 +0100
Italy drops to bottom of EU ranking for English language skills
The average level of English-language proficiency in Italy has fallen significantly in a new ranking, dropping 13 places to become the lowest in Europe.

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:41:01 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Vivace'
The best words can be used to describe both people and wine.

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.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:37:45 +0100
Italy makes femicide a crime punishable by life in prison
Italian lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously backed a bill making femicide - the gender-based killing of women or girls- a separate crime to homicide, punishable by life imprisonment.

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.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:22:33 +0100
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni 'confident' ahead of fraud sentencing
Italian prosecutors asked a court on Tuesday to sentence fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni to one year and eight months in prison if found guilty of alleged fraud over charity endorsement deals.

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:39:01 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Pazienza'
Today's word is a virtue, particularly if you live in Italy.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:43:05 +0100
What are the rules on homeschooling in Italy?
Following Italy's removal of three homeschooled children from their Anglo-Australian parents last week, what does Italian law have to say about homeschooling?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:19:17 +0100
Italy's judges under fire after British-Australian children taken into care
A court decision to remove three children from their British-Australian family's home in the woods has become a political flashpoint in Italy, as the government accuses judges of overreach.

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, 30 Nov 2022 11:30:25 +0100
Italian word of the day: ‘Morboso’
Don't get overly attached to this Italian word.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:03:30 +0100
Florence to ban e-scooter rentals as strict new rules come in
The city of Florence will ban e-scooter sharing services from the start of April, officials said on Saturday, as new rules on their use would be "extremely difficult" to enforce.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:28:53 +0100
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From regional elections to a nationwide strike, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:31:03 +0100
Climate activists dye Venice's Grand Canal green
Climate activists dyed Venice's Grand Canal green Saturday, as countries at a UN climate conference in Brazil struggled to agree on the crucial issue of phasing out of fossil fuels.

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