Italy
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:56:01 +0200
How Italy’s Highway Code overhaul could hit drivers with foreign plates
Drivers of foreign-registered cars may soon face tougher rules on insurance and unpaid fines under changes to the Highway Code, the transport ministry has announced.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:43:18 +0200
Milan grants more Italian citizenships every year as national total falls
The number of people gaining Italian citizenship in Milan has more than doubled in four years, the council said, even as new limits pushed the national total down.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:07:07 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Truckers blockade roads over fuel costs in southern Italy, strikes hit schools and easyJet flights, and more news on Friday.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:41:03 +0200
What readers wish they'd known about moving household items to Italy
If you're planning on moving to Italy, you might be considering how many of your household belongings you should bring with you. These are readers' experiences shipping their stuff to Italy, and what they'd do differently next time.
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Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:20:40 +0100
Everything you need to know about getting Italy’s partita IVA
Your complete guide to registering for VAT as a freelancer in Italy, from the basics of getting your code to invoicing and the benefits you can claim.
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:48:23 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Mi serve' vs 'Ho bisogno'
You need to know the subtle differences between these two Italian expressions.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:04:20 +0200
How to switch energy supplier in Italy - and how much it costs
Switching energy provider in Italy is about to get quicker, but it isn’t always free. Here’s what to know before you make the move.
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:35:50 +0200
What date can you switch your heating on in Italy this autumn?
Italy has rules governing when and for how long people in certain buildings can switch on the heating, as well as how high you can turn it up.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:19:06 +0200
The hidden costs of being self employed in Italy
Striking out on your own as a freelancer or small business owner in Italy can be fulfilling and even financially advantageous, but there are some unexpected bureaucratic costs that come with it.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:45:43 +0200
Meloni calls Trump deal on Russian diesel 'very risky'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump's deal to buy Russian diesel was "very risky", arguing that it could end up "legitimising Moscow".
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:18:37 +0200
How it could soon become easier for Canadians to buy a home in Italy
With Canada’s foreign buyers ban currently set to expire at the start of next year, heavy restrictions on Canadians' ability to buy Italian property could soon be lifted.
Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:55:06 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Ottobrata'
Now really is the perfect time to learn this seasonal word.
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:21:03 +0200
Why the great autumn wardrobe switch is serious business in Italy
Some of Italy’s foreign residents may still be wearing t-shirts, but Italians are preparing for the most stressful style-related event of the year: the summer-to-autumn wardrobe switch. Silvia Marchetti explains what it’s all about.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:41:54 +0200
Bedbugs ground Qantas flight at Rome’s Fiumicino airport
Qantas grounded one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners over the weekend and cancelled a return flight after passengers travelling from Australia were bitten by bedbugs during their 17-hour journey
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:01:05 +0200
Southern Italy under storm alerts as warm October continues
Strong winds and thunderstorms were forecast for southern Italy on Tuesday, before an advancing high-pressure system brings stability and a rise in temperatures.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:22:49 +0200
Europe's airports and airlines demand EES rethink as 'unacceptable' delays continue
One year on since the introduction of the EU's EES digital border system, the European airports and airlines association has called on EU authorities to take action to ease ongoing congestion at Schengen external border crossings that h...
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:46:48 +0200
‘Progressively more difficult’: How people are finding ways around Italy’s visa rules
With Italy’s strict visa requirements closing off legal routes to residency, would-be foreign residents are having to get creative with their relocation strategies.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:32:37 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday.
Hunt on for Rome's black minicar attackers, Italy's electoral reforms face constitutional challenge, and more news on Tuesday.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:58:09 +0200
'Status quo not good enough': UK and EU set new date for key summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that Britain's current relationship with the European Union was "not good enough", as officials confirmed a UK-EU summit will take place on November 20th.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:50:41 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Truffa'
You'll learn this one sooner or later in Italy.