Italy

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:18:46 +0100
How much will Italy's energy price cap really lower your bills?
Italy’s government has passed a measure to bring down electricity costs from the start of 2027, but the benefit to consumers is expected to be marginal.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:24:34 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Meloni says bomb threats 'will not decide school calendar', nine regions under severe weather alerts as storms hit, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:02:59 +0100
Schools evacuated across Italy after bomb threats
Schools were evacuated across Italy on Wednesday following a series of hoax bomb threats, but Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said there was no "concrete danger".

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:19:57 +0100
Ryanair changes bag drop rules for all European travellers
As of November 10th, passengers flying with Europe's biggest budget airline must check their luggage at least an hour before departure.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:36:59 +0100
Italy braces for strong winds and heavy rain heading into weekend
An Atlantic weather system was forecast to reach central-northern Italy on Thursday, intensifying the severe weather that has already hit parts of the country this week.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:33:02 +0100
Feast of St Martin: How Italy celebrates November 11th with chestnuts and new wine
Wednesday is the 'Festa di San Martino' (St Martin’s Day), the patron saint of wine growers best celebrated by pouring one out and snacking on roasted chestnuts.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:01:48 +0100
What to expect from transport strikes in Milan and Venice on Friday
Milan’s public transit system faces disruption on Friday, November 13th due to a planned staff walkout, while bus services to Venice’s airport may also be affected.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:58:48 +0100
Readers’ tips: How to cut your energy bills in Italy
With the government's new price cap expected to save households little more than a euro a month, readers share how they're keeping their gas and electricity bills down.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:18:26 +0100
Italian word of the day: ‘Colmo’
This word really is the limit.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:47:18 +0100
KFC heads for Italy's Dolomites ski slopes despite backlash
As fast food giants continue their expansion across Italy, government ministers and local councillors said the arrival of KFC in the Unesco-listed Dolomites was a step too far.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:36:22 +0100
TELL US: What are your tips for choosing a school in Italy?
With the season of school open days and applications about to begin, we want to hear from parents about what they learned about the process - and what they'd do differently.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:29:43 +0100
Ghost rulings and fake ancestors: The Italian citizenship scams targeting foreigners
New cases of fraud around Italian citizenship by descent are coming to light, most of them in cases where unscrupulous agencies target South Americans with Italian ancestry.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:35:57 +0100
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
Italy’s 2027 budget faces its first scrutiny in parliament, San Martino brings new wine and the ATP Finals return to Turin this week.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:04:15 +0200
CALENDAR: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in November 2026
From several air traffic control strikes to another national general strike, here's what to expect if you're travelling in Italy in November 2026.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:43:56 +0200
What to know about getting the flu vaccine in Italy this winter
Flu vaccination campaigns are underway across Italy and the age for enhanced vaccines for older adults drops to 60 this year. Here's what to know about getting jabs for yourself and family members.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:34:42 +0100
Italian expression of the day: ‘Avere una brutta cera’
This is one for flu season.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:05:59 +0100
The costly mistakes to avoid when shipping your belongings to Italy
Planning to ship your household belongings to Italy? Get the timing wrong and you could end up paying import duty or storage fees, and that's not the only mistake that could prove expensive.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:01:59 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Interior minister convenes security committee over cyberattacks, Italian activists arrested in West Bank deported by Israel, and more news on Monday.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:05:25 +0100
Inside Italy: Why do Italy’s teenagers seem so political?
Italy’s recent student protests shone a spotlight on how party politics begins inside schools with kids as young as 14, often with recruitment by the far right or left. But what’s the attraction?

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:44:41 +0100
Hackers target Italian foreign minister
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday he was being targeted by "cybercriminals" who were sharing his personal data online because of Italy's support for Ukraine.

home