Italy

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:50:49 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Florence and Perugia under 'red' heat warnings as temperatures climb, Italy expels two Russian diplomats accused of spying, and more news on Friday.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:58:13 +0200
Citizenship-stripping and deportations: What are Italy’s ruling parties proposing?
Two of the parties in Italy's ruling coalition have put forward competing bills targeting foreigners in Italy. But what do they actually say?

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:23:57 +0200
'Go somewhere else’: The Italian hotspots tiring of badly-behaved tourists
A growing number of towns across Italy are taking aim at unruly tourists, with more local authorities than ever imposing rules on attire and behaviour this summer.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:26:05 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Fila' vs 'coda'
Line up to learn what the difference is between these two.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:25:29 +0200
Italy moves to widen rarely-used power to strip citizenship rights
Italy's ruling parties put forward competing bills this week aimed at increasing powers to revoke citizenship, currently used only for terrorism convictions.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:25:53 +0200
EU set to delay roll out of €20 ETIAS travel authorisation scheme until 2027
The EU is expected to delay the launch of its travel authorisation scheme known as ETIAS until 2027 because of problems and delays with the rollout of the biometric EES border checks this year, according to reports.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:10:07 +0200
Italian producers downgrade bottles as wine piles up in cellars
Winemakers said on Wednesday they were struggling to shift a year’s worth of produce after a drop in exports to the United States.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:27:28 +0200
How is Italo’s rail strike affecting travel in Italy on Thursday?
A nationwide walkout by staff of high-speed train company Italo was set to disrupt rail travel on Thursday, July 9th.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:14:28 +0200
Italian farmer jailed for 16 years for abandoning injured Indian worker
An Italian farmer who left an injured Indian worker to die after a serious work accident was sentenced to 16 years in jail, a court near Rome said Wednesday.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:36:33 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Italo strike to affect long-distance rail travel, two killed in blast at fireworks factory, and more news on Thursday.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:30 +0200
EES: 8,700 overstayers snared since launch of EU's new Schengen border checks
In the first six months of operation of the new EU digital border system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), more than 8,700 travellers were denied entry into Europe's border-free Schengen area because they had stayed beyond their permitted ti...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:19:28 +0200
Italian word of the day: ‘Cafone’
This is one insult you don’t want to earn.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:42:33 +0200
Europe's EES border checks won't be suspended, EU insists
The European Commission is refusing to suspend strict new border controls despite pressure from airports and airlines who have demanded they be put on hold until after summer amid fears of chaos at holiday hotspots.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:51:58 +0200
Warming seas and sunken wrecks threaten Lampedusa's fishermen
Once the beating heart of this Italian island community, fishermen on Lampedusa are under pressure on multiple fronts, from nets ripped by sunken migrant wrecks to a warming Mediterranean Sea.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:31:49 +0200
What Europe's new deal for airline passenger rights means for you
MEPs in the European Parliament have given the green light to a raft of reforms around air passenger rights that covers everything from compensation for disruption to seating rules for those travelling with children. So how will the chan...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:57:55 +0200
What to do and what to avoid if you see a wildfire in Italy
Deadly wildfires are unfortunately common in Italy's summer months. Here's some advice if you happen to see one, and tips for how you can help to prevent them.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:58:14 +0200
Americans in Italy: Working in Italy versus the US and AC attitudes
In our latest Americans in Italy newsletter, we opine about how working in Italy is (and isn't) better than in the US, analyze the changing cultural temperature on air conditioning, and explain the requirements for declaring foreign bank...

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:45:44 +0200
Trump calls Meloni 'a nice person actually' ahead of NATO talks
US President Donald Trump appeared to have turned the page on a diplomatic row with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Tuesday as he landed in Ankara for a key NATO summit.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:04:04 +0200
RANKED: Which Italian cities have the best climate?
The Adriatic coast has the best climate in Italy, both in the short- and long-term, two recent climate livability studies have found.

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:12:05 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Casino'
No, we're not talking about gambling.

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