Europe is still taking stock of a powerful heatwave in late June but experts are already confident it ranks among the worst ever recorded -- even rivalling a freak 2003 episode.

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Several waterways in northern Italy are in a "critical state" due to drought, and the weather forecast bodes ill for the coming days, the Po River Authority (ADBPO) said Friday.

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With the data showing that Italy’s summers are getting hotter due to man-made climate change, Rome has announced a strategy for coping with the extreme heat.

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Italy's northeastern Veneto region, which encompasses Venice, declared a state of emergency on Thursday due to drought, with more than a quarter less rainfall from January to May compared with 2025.

Parts of northern and central Italy were hit by violent storms on Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front brought temporary relief from the extreme heat.

This could be a lucky Italian phrase – depending on how fortunate you are to begin with.

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

The Veneto Alpine Rescue service has issued an appeal for holidaymakers to keep clear of helipads after a recent rescue mission was delayed by sunbathing hikers.

Fifteen Italian regions under storm alerts, buildings evacuated as fires break out in greater Rome, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

European airport and airline associations have once again urged the European Commission to take immediate action as they warn the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) risks travel mayhem and misery for millions this summer.

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