Italy

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:37:28 +0100
Italy to send air-defence aid to Gulf countries
Italy will send air-defence assistance to Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes launched in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:03:39 +0100
'Maniacal plan': Researcher claims Michelangelo hid works in 'secret room'
Renaissance artist Michelangelo ordered many of his artworks to be hidden by his pupils in a secret room to protect them for posterity, an Italian researcher claimed on Wednesday.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:38:24 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Michelangelo's works hidden in 'secret room', Italy's unemployment rate falls to 5.1 percent in January, and more news on Thursday.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:13:38 +0100
Italian billionaire agrees sale of La Stampa newspaper
Italian billionaire John Elkann has struck a preliminary agreement for the sale of leading daily La Stampa to a regional media group, the companies said on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:54:40 +0200
Italian word of the day: ‘Stangata’
Don't let this Italian word give you a nasty shock.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:23:32 +0100
Do you need travel insurance for the EU if you live in Italy?
If you’re a legal resident in Italy and want to travel abroad to other countries in the European Union, find out if it's necessary to get travel insurance.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:35:33 +0100
How could war in Iran impact life in Italy?
Apart from safeguarding and evacuating citizens in the region, Italy has two primary concerns: the country’s economy and energy stability.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:18:24 +0100
Italy's patchy disability access 'an insult' ahead of Paralympic Games
Italy hosts the world's top paralympic athletes this month, but just getting across the street in Rome can feel like an Olympian task for wheelchair users.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:39:56 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
EU starts helping evacuate Italians from Gulf states, Milan stock market plummets amid Middle East turmoil, and more news from Italy on Wednesday.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:03:33 +0200
Italian word of the day: ‘Tosto’
This word’s a tough one.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:47:50 +0100
Italy summons Iranian ambassador over Cyprus strike
Italy has summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus, the Italian foreign ministry told AFP on Tuesday.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:25 +0100
‘I’m still here’: Life as a researcher stuck in Italy’s residency permit limbo
For one researcher at the University of Perugia, navigating Italy's residency permit system has been fraught with difficulty.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:38:03 +0100
Inflation to hit eurozone as war in the Middle East disrupts energy flows
In the Middle East energy exports to Europe have been disrupted by the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran that has spilled into surrounding regions. Economic experts are predicting a spike in inflation.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:16:03 +0100
Night train connecting Italy to Brussels to launch in September
Starting this autumn, a new sleeper train will link northern Italy's Milan to Brussels, with tickets starting at €50.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:55:12 +0100
UPDATED: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in March 2026
Passengers planning to travel to, from or within Italy this month could face journey disruption due to planned walkouts by transport workers.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:24:34 +0100
How to watch the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics on TV in Italy
Those in northern Italy have the option of watching some events live, but if you prefer to watch on TV or stream the Games from your couch, here's where to find coverage of the Milano-Cortina Paralympics.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:07:26 +0100
Italy to evacuate hundreds of citizens from UAE
Italy said it is helping evacuate hundreds of citizens from the United Arab Emirates, estimating there are currently around 30,000 Italian nationals in the country.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:27:59 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Italy to evacuate hundreds of citizens from UAE, Milan tram driver investigated over deadly crash, and more news on Tuesday.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:48:29 +0100
Italian expression of the day: ‘Manco morto’
Here's an Italian phrase to (not) die for.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:46 +0100
Women to get free entry to dozens of Italian museums on International Women's Day
Women in Italy will be able to access dozens of state-run museums and cultural sites for free on International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8th, Italy’s culture ministry announced.

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