Italy
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:58:39 +0100
Espressos and red wine: Italy's fairytale baseball tournament
Underdogs Italy have gone all the way to Monday's World Baseball Classic semi-finals against Venezuela after a stunning early victory over the United States.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:07:34 +0100
Italy-US airbase in Kuwait hit by drone
Italy's military said on Sunday that a drone attacked the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait hosting Italian and US forces, but stressed that all its personnel were safe.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:42:04 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Italy-US airbase in Kuwait hit by drone, Milan-Cortina Paralympics draw to a close, and more news on Monday.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:20:07 +0100
Where in Europe are people likely to live longer?
Life expectancy data reveals that people are living longer in Europe on average, but major differences in gender and geography remain.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:56:14 +0100
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
Here's what to expect in Italy this week, from National Unity Day and the Rome Marathon to transportation strikes and a controversial referendum on justice reform.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:17:53 +0100
Why do so many people think you can't have Italian dual citizenship?
Some countries don’t allow dual citizenship, but Italy isn’t among them. So why does this belief persist among so many Italians?
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:19:38 +0100
Protesters burn photos of Trump, Meloni in Rome march
Protesters burned images of US President Donald Trump and Italy's premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome Saturday during a demonstration against the government's judicial reform and the Middle East war.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:29:49 +0100
Is Italy's flat tax rate for pensioners still available in 2026?
In 2019, Italy introduced a little-known seven-percent flat tax regime to encourage pensioners living abroad to relocate. Can you still take advantage of the scheme in 2026?
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:21:39 +0100
What to know about Italy's justice system referendum
Italians will vote on March 22nd and 23rd on a constitutional referendum that would change the structure of the country's judiciary.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:20:18 +0100
Which European countries have the toughest rules for citizenship in 2026?
Many countries across Europe have tightened citizenship rules in recent years, but which have the toughest for gaining citizenship in 2026?
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:11:56 +0100
Rome gives green light to new Roma stadium
Rome's city council on Friday voted overwhelmingly in favour of Serie A club Roma's plan to build a new stadium in the northeast of the Italian capital with a view to hosting Euro 2032 games.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:24:57 +0100
Meloni faces 'invincibility' test with justice referendum
Italians vote next week on a highly divisive judicial reform that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says is essential for impartiality, but which opponents condemn as a power grab.
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:54:02 +0200
Can you only take Italy's practical driving test if you drive a manual car?
Some of Italy’s international residents need to take an Italian driving test due to the absence of licence exchange agreements – but do you have to be able to drive a manual car to pass the road exam or is there an option for automat...
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:07 +0100
How war in Iran is driving up fuel costs in Italy
With the expanding conflict between Iran and the US and Israel disrupting the global fuel trade, motorists in Italy are already taking a hit.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:41:16 +0100
Italy's Constitutional Court hears challenge to citizenship crackdown
The court said challenges to the new limits on gaining Italian citizenship through ancestry were "partially unfounded" following a hearing on Wednesday, with a final ruling yet to come.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:53:29 +0100
La Bella Vita: Spring foraging and visiting Italy's secret places
From foraging for your spring dinner to discovering under-the-radar towns to visit this year, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian.
Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:59:21 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Per forza'
You won't find this one too difficult, of course.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:01:02 +0100
Americans in Europe: US finally slashes citizenship renunciation fee
Following a long campaign by Americans abroad, the US State Department has finally announced that it will soon slash the high $2,350 citizenship renunciation fee by 80 percent.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:53:04 +0100
From castles to crypts: The hidden Italian sites you can visit for two days this March
For one weekend only this spring, a total of 780 lesser-known artistic and architectural sites across Italy will be open to the public.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:55:12 +0100
UPDATED: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in March 2026
Passengers travelling in Italy should watch out for public transport strikes in many cities this month, as well as a nationwide air travel strike.