Italian meteorologists describe mythological figures descending from Africa and ancient dog stars rising at dawn, when all you wanted to know was how hot it's going to get this weekend. So what exactly are they talking about?

Surface temperatures of 80C recorded at Rome's Termini station, Italy's economy facing major losses due to climate crisis, and more news on Thursday.

The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health services more climate-resilient, the WHO chief said Wednesday.

Italy on Wednesday criticised comments by NATO chief Mark Rutte on the politically sensitive issue of US forces using bases in Italy during the Iran war.

Delivery riders dashed around Rome in the hottest hours of the day on Wednesday as activists with a thermal imaging camera detected blistering temperatures in the streets.

Lengthy queues formed outside Florence's Uffizi Gallery on Wednesday as an air conditioning malfunction forced the world-famous museum to limit admission.

Here’s a word that will be stuck in your head.

Incoming EU customs charges are designed to encourage shoppers to move away from low-cost e-commerce platforms – but will they have much of an effect in Italy?

In our latest Americans in Italy newsletter, we share the official guidance on using air conditioning in a heatwave, look into the stats on Italian smoking habits, and dive into everything American drivers need to know about hitting the ...

Public transport services in the Milan metro area are set to be affected by strikes on Friday, June 26th.

The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace

There's no time to slack off when it comes to learning today's expression.

The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading to delays and cancellations along with warnings to travellers with health problems to avoid trips if possibl...

The rules of driving in Italy – and there are many – vary greatly depending on whether you're visiting or staying long-term. Here's everything you need to know in either case.

As Italy sizzles under its first major heatwave of the summer, much of the country has been placed on red alert – but what does this mean for members of the public?

The European Union is moving closer to creating a digital euro as an alternative payment system for Europeans. But why are lawmakers so keen to create a virtual currency and how would it work for EU residents?

It's already pushing temperatures up to 40°C and is set to intensify further – but exactly how much longer will the first major heatwave of the summer last?

Watchdog highlights 'crazy' summer rental prices, fifteen cities on maximum alert for heat risk, and more news from Italy on Tuesday.

Today's word is a virtue, particularly if you live in Italy.

From summer culture and music festivals to new flight routes, here’s what to expect in Italy next month.