Italy

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:21:12 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Farm worker dies in greenhouse as Italy faces 41C heatwave, two Germans held over Turin-Lyon rail site clashes, and more news on Wednesday.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:16:09 +0200
The man cleaning Rome's walls, one graffiti tag at a time
28-year-old Valerio Tuveri became known on social media as "the guy who cleans Rome" after he began posting videos of himself cleaning graffiti from the Italian capital's walls.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:24:07 +0200
MAP: How to find out where Italy's wildfires are
With Italian regions hit by an increasing number of wildfires, here’s how to find out where active blazes are happening.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:47:29 +0200
Should you cancel your Italian holiday due to wildfires?
With forest fires raging across Italy as another heatwave approaches, is it still safe – and advisable – to holiday here?

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:17:44 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Più'
There are more ways to use this little word than you might think.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:03:31 +0200
Wildfires burn around Rome as region braces for more extreme heat
More fires broke out around the Italian capital overnight into Tuesday, July 28th, while Lazio regional officials warned that the risk of new blazes remains high amid a new heatwave.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:52:42 +0200
Mythbuster: Is there any way you can drive without a licence in Italy?
You've probably noticed a wide range of vehicles zipping around Italy's streets, from tiny cars that look like toy robots to the quaint three-wheeled Piaggio Ape. But are any of these available to people without an Italian driver's licen...

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:07:16 +0200
Four ways getting your driving license in Italy is more difficult than in the US
If you're an American moving to Italy and want to continue driving here, you'll eventually have to retake your test. These are a few of the main differences between the two countries you should be aware of.

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:36:16 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Mollare'
Don't ditch this verb before you've mastered its many uses.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:54:56 +0200
Early mornings and linen: Tips for staying cool in an Italian summer
With another heatwave around the corner, long-time Italy resident Laura Ricci shares the wisdom she’s gleaned from friends and neighbours about staying fresh in the hot summer months.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:36:43 +0200
'Organised violence': Italy's Meloni slams Lyon-Turin train line clashes
Violent clashes in Italy over the construction of a new Lyon-Turin railway line at the weekend caused about one million euros in damage, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denouncing the protest as "organised, premeditated violence". ...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:15:15 +0200
Italy ‘split in two’ as Florence rail works restart
Train passengers in Italy were warned to expect cancellations and delays this week as a second round of maintenance work at Florence's central station gets underway.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:38:09 +0200
Explained: The EU's new rules on AI, deepfakes and chatbots
AI watermarking and deepfake labelling will soon be required by law in the EU as the transparency part of the bloc’s sweeping AI Act comes into force on August 2nd.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:13:51 +0200
Italy's community-style theatres make UNESCO World Heritage List
The system of 18th- and 19th-century 'teatri condominiali' community theatres in central Italy has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the culture ministry announced.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:48:37 +0200
Hundreds flee by boat as wildfire hits southern Italy's Puglia
Hundreds of people in Italy were evacuated by sea on Sunday as a wildfire swept through parts of the southern Adriatic coast, with many more expected to be rescued, the coastguard said.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:18:09 +0200
Will heatwaves push European holidaymakers to 'coolcations'?
European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of cooler temperatures, but it remains to be seen whether it is just a fad or a durable shift in the t...

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:05 +0200
On the agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From heavy holiday traffic on Italian motorways to free entry to state museums on Sunday, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:41:40 +0100
The words Italian estate agents use – and what they're really saying
From affascinante (‘charming’) to animata (‘lively’), the poetic descriptions used in Italian property listings can sometimes mean something else entirely.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:39:31 +0200
The rail travel disruption to expect in Italy this summer
With planned works in Florence expected to cause major disruption to train travel across Italy this week, here are the other closures to watch out for in July and August.

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:28:41 +0200
Public swimming pools in Italy: Where (and how) to cool off
Everything you need to know about public swimming pools in Italy, from pricing and hygiene rules to where to find the best spots.

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