Italy

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:58:29 +0200
Festa dei santi: Upcoming patron saint days in Florence, Rome and Turin
Rome, Florence and Turin all celebrate their patron saints in late June, with Florence and Turin sharing the same 'santo patrono'. How are the cities honouring their beloved saints this year?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:29:07 +0200
MAP: The hottest parts of Italy this weekend
Temperatures are set to push 40°C in parts of Italy this weekend as the first major heatwave of the summer sweeps the country.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:10:59 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Milan registers hottest spring on record, Etruscan tomb found intact after 2,600 years, and more news from Italy on Friday.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:52:31 +0200
Peak Pride season: Two weekends of parades and parties in Italy
Italy’s Pride calendar is heating up as we near International Pride Day, June 28th, with the largest Pride parade in the country happening this Saturday in Rome.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:50:29 +0200
Forget X here's W: The new European social network to take on Musk
As Europe pushes for more tech sovereignty, social network W believes it has the X-factor to win users away from other platforms: it's European.

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:20:40 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Maturità'
This Italian word is a key rite of passage.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:36:07 +0200
CALENDAR: The transport strikes to expect in Italy this July
From two days of air travel disruption to public transport strikes in southern cities, here's what to look out for in July 2026.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:04:15 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Meloni says relationship with Trump 'unchanged' by criticism, Italy's World Cup absence 'costing economy more than €570 million', and more news on Thursday.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:42:53 +0200
EU lawmakers give final approval for deportation centres outside bloc
European lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to tougher migration rules that will grant authorities much broader detention powers and allow for the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:17:33 +0200
Italy to keep paper ID cards valid after registry offices overwhelmed
The Italian government on Tuesday reversed a looming August deadline that sent millions of people rushing to renew their identity cards, leaving local registry offices unable to keep up with demand.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:14:31 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Rissa'
One of the hardest-working words in the Italian news headlines.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:24:33 +0200
Moving to Italy: Rising property sales and Italy's income reality
In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we dive into the changing status of Italy's real estate market and what job-hunters need to know about Italian salaries.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:11:03 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Milan tram operator suspends staff over sexist chat group, Italy 'likely' to hold nuclear power referendum, and more news on Wednesday.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200
Most beaches in Europe offer 'excellent' water quality, study says
The vast majority of Europe's beaches offer "excellent" water quality for swimming, the EU environment agency said on Tuesday ahead of the summer season, with coastal nations and inland Austria topping the list.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:07:45 +0200
Italy set for highs of 40C as 'first serious heatwave' of the summer arrives
Italy was set for the first major heatwave of the summer this week, with peaks of 39-40C in some areas as hot air is drawn up from the Sahara.

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:28:25 +0200
Italian word of the day: ‘Assai’
You’ll be very glad you learned this word.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:20:08 +0200
Are scams really a big problem in Italy?
Viral social media posts about scams in Italy's tourist hotspots regularly cause alarm. But how does reality in Italy compare to what you see online?

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:31:49 +0200
What Europe's new deal for airline passenger rights means for you
EU countries have finally agreed on 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 changes impact you and why hav...

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:24:29 +0200
IMU: Who has to pay Italy’s property tax?
Italy's main property tax is often a source of confusion for homeowners, as the rules on who it applies to and where have changed over the years.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:20:48 +0200
TELL US: How do working parents in Italy cover the long summer holidays?
Schools are out in Italy for the next three months, and for many families it raises the same question every year: how do you cover weeks of childcare when working life doesn’t pause with the school calendar?

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