Italy
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:06:04 +0200
How EES could now make Italy's pre-Brexit residency card essential
Italy's carta di soggiorno is officially "not obligatory" for pre-Brexit UK residents. But without one, you may not be able to avoid the EU's new border checks.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:48:26 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Lower house gives green light to nuclear power bill, Italy facing growing shortage of paediatricians, and more news on Friday.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:57:25 +0200
Should you order tap water in Italy's restaurants?
You officially do not have the right to free tap water at restaurants in Italy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try asking for it.
Fri, 22 May 2026 13:06:11 +0200
What's on in Italy: 21 events to look forward to in June
From opera festivals and rock concerts to feast day celebrations and renaissance games, there are plenty of things to do in Italy this month.
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:21:38 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Al fresco'
Here's why you probably won't want to tell Italians you're eating 'al fresco' this summer.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:55:36 +0200
Why ten percent of Italy's families own more than half its wealth
The EU urged Italy to raise inheritance taxes after data showed wealth inequality had risen again - and some of the names topping the rich list haven't changed since the Renaissance.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:21:06 +0200
La Bella Vita: Outdoor movies, summer flights, and the best city for kids
From discovering the best Italian cities for kids to filling your summer nights with open-air films, you'll find everything you need to eat, talk, drink and live like an Italian in our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:09:24 +0200
Why apartments in Italy don't have smoke detectors or fire alarms
One of the biggest culture shocks I've had in adjusting to my Italian apartment was not seeing a little blinking device on the ceiling.
Mon, 25 May 2026 14:13:48 +0200
CALENDAR: The transport strikes to expect in Italy this June
From national rail and air travel strikes to local public transport walkouts, here's what to look out for next month.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:48:14 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Prenotare'
You'll need to prepare to use this word in advance.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:49:22 +0200
How companies in Europe are struggling to recruit workers from outside the EU
Almost half of European small and medium companies struggle to find workers with the skills they need but recruitment outside the EU remains “limited” and “too difficult”, a recent Eurobarometer survey published by the European C...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:24:55 +0200
LISTED: The new flights between Italy and the US this summer
Six new direct flights are making it easier than ever to fly between Italy and the United States as the summer travel season gets underway.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:07:03 +0100
Earthquakes and tax breaks: How readers choose the right part of Italy to live in
From seismic risk to transport links, here’s what Italy’s foreign residents say to consider when deciding where in the country to put down roots.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:10:21 +0200
EU calls on nine European countries to scrap internal Schengen border checks
The European Commission on Tuesday asked nine countries in the Schengen area, including France, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Denmark and Norway to phase out internal border checks, which have been reinstated in some cases for years.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:44:44 +0200
Four Pakistani farm workers murdered in Italy
Italian police have arrested two Pakistani nationals for the murder of four Pakistani farm workers found dead in a burnt-out minivan in southern Italy, Corriere della Sera daily reported Tuesday.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:41:28 +0200
Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns
A concert by the US rapper Kanye West, who was supposed to perform on July 18 in Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, has been banned on public safety grounds, the authorities said.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:31:03 +0200
How and when to watch 2026 World Cup football matches on Italian TV
Whether you plan on watching the games from the comfort of your home or in the company of other fans, here’s how you can catch World Cup matches on Italian TV.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:44:21 +0200
Fee hikes and group sizes: New rules impacting tourists in Italy this summer
From increasing monument entry fees to limits on group tours, these are the new and expanded tourism restrictions you need to know if you're planning to visit Italy in summer 2026.
Tue, 26 May 2026 10:19:45 +0200
Everything that changes in Italy in June 2026
From tax deadlines and transport strikes to holidays and elections, here's what to expect in Italy this month.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:30:48 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Reporter's house in northern Italy firebombed in intimidation attack, Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns, and more news on Monday.