Italy

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:08:13 +0200
Some bank transfers in Italy halted over Easter Weekend
Good Friday isn’t a public holiday in Italy, but standard transfers of money between banks will be delayed from Friday until Tuesday, April 7th.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:58:43 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Three regions under red weather warnings as storms continue, 19 found dead by Italian coastguard off Lampedusa, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:38:47 +0200
Italy's sport minister asks football chief to step down after World Cup disaster
Italy's Sport Minister Andrea Abodi said on Wednesday the head of the country's football federation should step down after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:34:35 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Pesce d’aprile'
There's no escape from the pranksters' favourite day of the year in Italy. Here, it just has a cuter name: 'April's fish'.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:24:40 +0200
What's on in Italy: 15 events to look forward to in April 2026
From free Easter museum openings to historical festivals and unmissable wine and design events, there are plenty of things to do in Italy this month.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:48 +0200
Ten Italian regions under severe weather warnings amid violent storms
Italy’s government issued its most critical weather warning for parts of Abruzzo and Molise on Wednesday, with eight other central-southern regions also on high alert.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:04:41 +0200
Italy delays coal phase-out by over a decade
Italy's parliament voted on Tuesday to delay the closure of the country's coal-fired power stations by over a decade, a move experts slammed as "worrying" political propaganda.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:33:34 +0200
Italy denied use of base to some US aircraft headed to Middle East
Italy recently refused authorisation for some US aircraft headed to the Middle East on a combat mission to land at its Sigonella base, a defence ministry source and Italian media said on Tuesday.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:45:47 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Italy miss out on third straight World Cup, Meloni government denied use of base to some US aircraft, and more news on Wednesday.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:41:08 +0200
Brits in Italy: What do you need to know about renewing Brexit residency cards?
The deadline is approaching for many British residents of Italy to renew their 'carta di soggiorno elettronica'. You can share your questions about the process with us, and we'll put them to the British Embassy.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:33:25 +0200
Italy's fertility rate fell to new low in 2025
Italy's fertility rate fell to a new low of 1.14 children per woman in 2025, one of the lowest levels in the world, official data released on Tuesday showed.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:16:21 +0200
Pet Passports: The post-Brexit travel rules for trips between Italy and the UK
Since Brexit, changes to European Pet Passport access mean a different process for many dogs, cats and ferrets travelling between Italy and the UK.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:34:57 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Spesso'
Here's a word you'll often find use for.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:12:12 +0100
What's happening over Easter in Italy in 2026
Easter is one of the most important yearly celebrations in Italy, marked by religious processions, centuries-old traditions and plenty of food. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect from the 'Pasqua’ holiday.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:20:16 +0200
Italy's PM seeks to revive fortunes with electoral reform
Italy's prime minister is seeking to revive her government's fortunes after a damaging referendum defeat with a new electoral reform introduced in parliament on Tuesday.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:46:52 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Italy to face Bosnia in World Cup play-off final, ministers rule out early elections after referendum defeat, and more news from Italy on Tuesday.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:31:07 +0200
European airports record longer waits at borders as EES deadline looms
European airports and airlines organisations issued on Monday the latest warning about the next implementation phase of the EU's new biometric border system, “as the transition phase comes to an end right in the travel peak of the East...

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:18:10 +0200
Italy hoping to scale World Cup 'Everest' ahead of Bosnia play-off showdown
Italy have one more obstacle standing between them and a return to the World Cup in the shape of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who host the Azzurri on Tuesday in what promises to be a tense qualification play-off final in Zenica.

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 18:32:41 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Posso'
Can you get to grips with this extremely common term?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:11:57 +0200
Five ways Italy’s government is 'eroding the rule of law'
Italy has once again been named as one of five EU member states that are "actively eroding rule of law institutions" in a new report on human rights and civil liberties.

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