Italy
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:33:45 +0200
La Bella Vita: Junk food in Italy and October's event line-up
From discovering the most talked-about cultural events of the month to understanding how Italy's strong food culture is slowly changing, you'll find everything you need to eat, talk, drink and live like an Italian in our weekly newslette...
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:24:44 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Inflation jumps to three-year high as energy costs soar, Lyft to launch its app in Italy, and more news on Thursday.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:21:39 +0200
EU plans cross-border emergency comms system to replace radio
The EU put forward Wednesday plans for a new bloc-wide communication system allowing police, firefighters and other national emergency services to better coordinate during cross-border crises.
Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:40:14 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Sistemare'
Here's one of the most satisfying verbs in the Italian language.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:31:10 +0200
What's on in Italy: 16 events not to miss this October
From a pistachio festival in Catania to a new contemporary art week in Turin, there are plenty of things to do in Italy this month.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:45:17 +0200
Rejoining the EU is among options for future ties, says UK prime minister
Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and leading French President Emmanuel Macron to declare in English "Welcome back".
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:20:00 +0200
Everything that changes in Italy in October 2026
From new flight routes to the return of heating and standard time, here's what to expect in Italy next month.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:15:59 +0200
How Italy’s air transport strike is affecting travel on Wednesday
People travelling to, from or across Italy by plane on Wednesday could face cancellations and delays due to a planned walkout by air traffic controllers.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:28:44 +0200
'Impossible to not notice': How fast food is heading south in Italy
Major chains are expanding faster than ever in Italy, a country once held up as a model of healthy eating. Its impacts on the previously healthy, if poorer, south are concerning.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:02:44 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Travellers face disruption due to air transport strike, police arrest suspects in Naples-Bari high-speed rail probe, and more news from Italy on Wednesday.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:51:35 +0200
Do you have to pay Italian taxes on your foreign retirement funds?
While retiring in Italy is a popular idea – and even encouraged by the Elective Residency Visa – future pensioners need to be aware of potential cross-border tax issues in order to plan their financial future.
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:44:37 +0100
Italian expression of the day: ‘Alzare i tacchi’
Don’t leave before you’ve learnt this one.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:31:10 +0200
How much can you expect to pay for fuel in Italy?
Petrol prices in Italy have increased by 20 percent in the past six months. Here's what you should expect to pay at the pump, where it's cheapest to fuel up, and what to expect next.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:38:36 +0200
Calendar: The transport strikes to expect in Italy this October
From an airline strike impacting weekend trippers to public transport strikes in Milan and Florence, here's what to look out for if you're travelling in Italy in October 2026.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:47:34 +0200
Q8 joins Italy’s fuel price cap as pump prices start to fall
Q8 became the third major fuel retailer to cap petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday, as the business ministry reported the first signs of falling prices at the pump.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:27:00 +0200
How Italy’s new voting law could slash the number of women MPs
With an overhaul of Italy's electoral system soon set to become law, analysts say one likely outcome is a 'drastic' reduction in the number of women in parliament.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:58:41 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Italian court finds Egyptian officers guilty in Giulio Regeni case, AS Roma’s new stadium gets final go-ahead, and more news on Tuesday.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:41:10 +0200
‘More Americanised’: How foreign residents say Italy has changed
From the availability of fast food to technological advancements, Italy’s international residents say the country has been through some major transformations since they first arrived.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:08:25 +0200
Six very Italian junk foods that you have to try
Despite its fiercely-defended reputation as the home of real food, Italy's dirty little secret is that its population often indulges in junk - and has created some uniquely Italian offerings.
Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:05:28 +0200
Ten mildly insulting ways to describe someone in Italian
Here's what to say when people get on the wrong side of you in Italy.