The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace

Sixteen Italian cities on red heatwave alert, government allows firms to furlough workers due to extreme heat, and more news from Italy on Wednesday.

There's no time to slack off when it comes to learning today's expression.

The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading to delays and cancellations along with warnings to travellers with health problems to avoid trips if possibl...

Italy's health ministry declared a red heatwave alert in 15 cities including Milan and Rome on Tuesday, advising people to stay indoors in the hottest parts of the day.

The rules of driving in Italy – and there are many – vary greatly depending on whether you're visiting or staying long-term. Here's everything you need to know in either case.

As Italy sizzles under its first major heatwave of the summer, much of the country has been placed on red alert – but what does this mean for members of the public?

The European Union is moving closer to creating a digital euro as an alternative payment system for Europeans. But why are lawmakers so keen to create a virtual currency and how would it work for EU residents?

From two days of air travel disruption to public transport strikes in southern cities, here's what to look out for in July 2026.

It's already pushing temperatures up to 40°C and is set to intensify further – but exactly how much longer will the first major heatwave of the summer last?

Watchdog highlights 'crazy' summer rental prices, fifteen cities on maximum alert for heat risk, and more news from Italy on Tuesday.

Today's word is a virtue, particularly if you live in Italy.

From summer culture and music festivals to new flight routes, here’s what to expect in Italy next month.

Ordering parcels online from non-European Union countries will cost you a little more in future as a new EU customs duty comes into force on July 1st.

From local transportation strikes to the 'calcio storico' final, here's what you can expect in Italy this week.

Italians living outside the EU can now pay to access Italy’s national health system, though some say the change might not make much difference.

US President Donald Trump escalated a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him and linking the dispute to tensions over Iran and NATO.

The UN rights chief said on Saturday he deeply regretted the European Union's new migration rules, which allow much broader detention powers and the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc.

A decade after the Brexit referendum, the UK is experiencing a form of "divorce regret" with surveys showing most Britons now believe leaving the European Union was a mistake.

With Florence under a red alert as temperatures head for 40C this weekend, The Local Italy's editor Clare Speak looks at how changing small daily habits can make a Tuscan summer bearable.