Italy
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:03:57 +0200
Key tax deadline nears for second-home owners in Italy
Italy’s tax season begins in mid-June, with the first deadline affecting owners of a second home or luxury residence in the country.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:37:54 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Italy introduces new speed camera rules to boost “transparency”, Florence to take down “monster” Uffizi crane after two decades, and more news from Italy on Thursday.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:21:53 +0200
‘It’s a tragedy’: How Italy’s citizenship reform failure crushed residents’ hopes
After a landmark reform to ease Italy’s citizenship rules failed due to low voter turnout, many of the country’s foreign residents expressed bitter disappointment over what they saw as an "unfair" result.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:42:17 +0200
Italian writer first to die under Tuscany’s assisted suicide law
Italian writer Daniele Pieroni was the first to die through medically assisted suicide under Tuscany’s new right-to-die law, campaigners said on Wednesday.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:33:29 +0200
Four Italian regions to introduce ban on old diesel cars from October
Strict limits on the circulation of older diesel cars are set to come into force in four northern Italian regions in October as part of contested plans to curb emissions and improve air quality.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:26:53 +0100
What's the difference between Italian residency and citizenship?
As a foreigner in Italy you enter a complicated world of bureaucracy, but one question we’re asked a lot is the difference in status between residency and citizenship. Here's an overview.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:35:08 +0200
Italy braces for first summer heatwave with highs of up to 38C
Italy's health ministry has issued heat warnings for cities including Bolzano and Perugia as the country prepares for its first heatwave of the summer.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:51:11 +0200
Italy's opposition warns of 'democratic crisis' after low referendum turnout
Italian opposition parties blamed the government's campaign of "organised abstention" after five referendums, including a closely-watched citizenship vote, failed due to low turnout.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:24:49 +0200
Over 65 percent of voters back Italian citizenship reform in failed referendum
Over 9.2 million Italians voted in favour of a landmark proposal to ease the country's citizenship rules, official figures showed, after a closely-watched referendum was sunk by low voter turnout.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:53:23 +0200
Is this the end of the road for Italy’s citizenship reform?
After low voter turnout sunk hopes that Italy might ease rules on obtaining citizenship via residency, what now for would-be applicants?
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:19:35 +0200
TELL US: How do you feel about the Italian citizenship referendum result?
Italian voters have failed to back a landmark citizenship reform in a closely-watched national referendum. Share your reaction and how the result affects you.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:57:17 +0200
Low referendum turnout sinks Italy's landmark citizenship reform
A landmark proposal to ease Italy’s citizenship rules has failed after voter turnout in a closely-watched referendum fell far short of the required threshold.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:26:01 +0200
Uber to launch helicopter taxis on Italy’s Amalfi Coast this summer
American transport giant Uber will launch new helicopter services on Italy’s popular Amalfi Coast this summer, providing well-heeled visitors with speedy connections to the island of Capri.
Mon, 26 May 2025 12:36:50 +0200
KEY DATES: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in June 2025
People travelling to, from or across Italy could face disruption this June as trade unions have announced multiple national and regional walkouts affecting air, rail and local public transport services.
Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:25:15 +0200
On the agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
From a closely-watched citizenship referendum to new rules around speed cameras and a prestigious opera festival, here’s what to expect in Italy this week.
Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:18:34 +0200
Thousands march in Rome to protest 'complicity' on Gaza war
Thousands of people marched through the streets of Rome on Saturday in a rally called by opposition parties to protest the government's alleged "complicity" in the war in Gaza.
Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:28:36 +0200
Historic Italian football club Brescia goes bankrupt
Italian football club Brescia will cease to exist after 114 years of history following its owner's failure to honour a €3 million debt.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:03:49 +0200
Six key things to consider before you sell your home in Italy
If you're planning to sell your house or apartment in Italy, it's always a good idea to prepare well in advance. Here are six things you should consider if you want to make a sale.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:18:07 +0200
Reader question: Do I have to vote in all five of Italy's upcoming referendums?
Besides a closely-watched vote on easing citizenship rules, Italy will hold four other referendums relating to workers' rights on June 8th and 9th. Can you only vote in one, or do you have to vote in all of them?
Sun, 08 Jun 2025 09:31:51 +0200
La Bella Vita: Signs summer has arrived in Italy and a guide to Italian bars and cafes
From spotting the signs that summer has truly arrived in Italy to knowing the unspoken rules around visiting Italian bars and cafes, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, and livi...