From an air travel strike to a film festival in the capital, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

Some of the world's biggest fast food chains are expanding faster in Italy now than at any time since they arrived in the country, and they're increasingly looking south.

One of the first things you’ll want to do on arriving in Italy is start (or continue) learning the language, but tuition can be pricey: so where can you find affordable classes?

Egio Spineto filters his water and avoids eating locally grown produce in case it is contaminated, but the chemicals from a factory near his home in northern Italy are in the very air he breathes.

Italian politicians are watching Spain’s housing crisis closely this week, and some are even starting to acknowledge the one at home.

Most third-country nationals visiting the EU are constrained by the 90-day rule – but if your partner is Italian, you may be able to benefit from a special exemption.

If you've had your visa approved and you've newly arrived in Italy, you'll need to apply for your residence permit. If you’re still learning Italian, here are some terms you might want to know.

From Salvador Dalí to Artemisia Gentileschi, Italy’s museums and galleries are preparing a packed programme of exhibitions for the months ahead.

After years of protests by local campaigners, two former directors of the plant in the Piedmont region in northern Italy are to stand trial next month for involuntary environmental disaster.

Strike announcements in Italy cause plenty of worry for passengers, but the number of workers who actually take part is often surprisingly low.

Thieves in Tuscany have stolen 30,000 bottles of wine worth an estimated €5 million from the renowned Marchesi Antinori winery, the company said on Friday.

Don’t let this Italian word wear you down.

From paying for your coffee to ordering an aperitivo, things work a little differently in Italy's local neighbourhood bars.

The US midterms take place on November 3rd 2026, and Americans in Italy can still vote – but for some states, time is running out. Here's who can vote, how to request and return a ballot, and what to do if yours hasn't arrived. ...

Italy's parliament gave final approval to Giorgia Meloni's electoral reform on Thursday. With a general election due next year, what will change for voters at home and abroad?

Italian MPs on Thursday approved a reform of the country’s electoral law that opposition parties say Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government is pushing through to boost its chances of re-election next year.

From an airline strike impacting weekend trippers to public transport strikes in Milan and Florence, here's what to look out for if you're travelling in Italy in October 2026.

This Italian phrase is nothing to lose your cool over.

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.

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.