Italy
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:19:04 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Perdere le staffe'
This Italian phrase is nothing to lose your cool over.
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:09:05 +0200
The essential vocabulary you'll need for autumn in Italy
If you're spending the autumn months in Italy this year, you'll want to familiarise yourself with some key Italian words and phrases. From warm clothes to food festivals and seasonal produce, we've got you covered.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:22:28 +0200
Italy's parliament votes on electoral law in key test for Meloni
Italy's parliament votes on Thursday on a reform of the country's electoral law that opposition parties say Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has designed to boost its chances of re-election next year.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:02:36 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Italy to hold final vote on electoral reform, watchdog says health system drained by ‘invisible cuts’, and more news on Thursday.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:11:54 +0200
Italy remains a top destination for millionaires despite flat tax rise
Italy is still one of Europe's most attractive destinations for millionaires, according to a new report, despite raising its flat tax for wealthy new residents by 50 percent this year.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:03:48 +0200
High taxes and healthcare: Why people are holding off on moving to Italy
Heavy tax obligations and deteriorating healthcare, as well as growing political uncertainty, are among the factors Italy’s would-be foreign residents say are delaying their plans to move.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:54:24 +0200
Thunderstorm and flood warnings across six Italian regions
Italy's civil protection authority warned of flood risks as severe storms were forecast to hit Italy's western coast and central regions on Wednesday and into Thursday.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:35:02 +0200
Rising rents push Italy’s housing crisis onto the budget agenda
Italian politicians warn that the country's rental crisis is "not far behind Spain's", as new figures show millions are struggling to keep up with rent or are being forced into shared housing.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:31:59 +0200
'Intolerable': Italian opposition slams Meloni's plan to push through voting reforms
Italy’s opposition MPs on Tuesday condemned Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to force through an overhaul of the voting system which critics say could hand prime ministers more power.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:08:09 +0200
Are the EU's new rules on AI enough to protect Europeans?
AI agents going rogue and ever-louder doomsday warnings have led many in Europe to wonder: are the EU's artificial intelligence rules enough to protect against the potential dangers?
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:21:43 +0200
TELL US: What’s preventing you from moving to Italy?
After a post-Covid boom, experts say the number of people relocating to Italy from countries like the US has levelled off. If you’re among those who’ve put their plans on hold, we want to hear from you.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:14:32 +0200
Explained: What's behind the rise in obesity in Italy?
Reports of a rising number of overweight children in Naples have put Italy's modern eating habits in the international spotlight, but the full story has more to do with money than pasta and pizza.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:12:26 +0200
Could Italy fund weight-loss drugs like Ozempic as obesity rates rise?
With obesity on the rise in Italy, the condition has been recognised by law as a chronic disease – so what does this mean for patients?
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:34:45 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Vendemmia'
You'll be hearing a lot about this word in wine country.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:16:56 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Eni announces fuel price cut for farmers and fishers, Italy approves national plan for frail and dependent elderly, and more news on Monday.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:43:59 +0200
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From the start of a new fuel tax cut mechanism and transport strikes to new art exhibit openings and fall food festivals, here’s everything to know about what's going on in Italy this week.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:54:18 +0200
Sagra: The best Italian food festivals to visit in October 2026
If you're in Italy in October, you won't want to miss the many local food fairs held around the country. Here are some of the best to visit over the coming month.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:36:29 +0200
FACT CHECK: How much can you really save by switching energy supplier in Italy?
As Italy's energy giants launch offers that may sound a little too good to be true, we look at what you could save - and why comparing deals is not straightforward.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:41:10 +0200
‘More Americanised’: How foreign residents say Italy has changed
From the availability of fast food to technological advancements, Italy’s international residents say the country has been through some major transformations since they first arrived.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:51:35 +0200
Do you have to pay Italian taxes on your foreign retirement funds?
While retiring in Italy is a popular idea – and even encouraged by the Elective Residency Visa – future pensioners need to be aware of potential cross-border tax issues in order to plan their financial future.