Italy
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:35:45 +0200
On the agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From an airport staff strike to new rules for motorists, here's what to expect in Italy this week.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:27:13 +0200
NEW: Europe launches long-awaited EES biometric border checks
From Sunday, non-EU travellers entering Europe's Schengen open-borders zone will gradually be photographed and fingerprinted at border crossings, as the European Union rolls out its much-delayed automated border checks.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:58:48 +0200
What’s on in Rome: 14 events not to miss this October
From Art Week to the 20th edition of the Rome Film Festival, there's a lot to look forward to in the Italian capital this month.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:22:49 +0200
How can Europe protect its skies against 'escalating' drone menace?
Drones flying over airports, commercial sites and other sensitive infrastructure in Europe is a growing phenomenon which EU leaders blame on Russia, and preventing the disruption they cause will prove a tough technical challenge, observe...
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:11:25 +0200
Inside Italy: Citizenship 'on merit' and Florence's tuk tuk ban
This week: Florence's latest attempt to limit tourism, and what does it mean to be given citizenship by "special merit"?
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:09:34 +0200
La Bella Vita: The best ways to enjoy autumn in Rome and beyond
From Rome's most exciting cultural events to the best seasonal activities and destinations around Italy, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian....
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:43:12 +0200
Six essential films to watch before moving to Italy
If you’re planning to relocate to Italy and hope to immerse yourself in the culture, start with an Italian movie night.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:43:20 +0200
EXPLAINED: How to register for healthcare in Italy
Getting your tessera sanitaria or health insurance card as a foreign resident in Italy can be a challenge. Where's all the official information? And do you really have to go to the office in person – twice?
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:49:05 +0200
Seven of the best Italian Netflix shows to stream in 2025
From historical dramas to true crime docuseries, these are some of the best Italian-language Netflix original shows worth watching now.
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:59:09 +0200
What will new EES border checks mean for non-EU residents in Europe?
The EU's new Entry & Exit System (EES) of enhanced passport controls will be launched on October 12th, albeit in a phased in approach, but how will it impact non-EU residents legally living in EU/Schengen countries?
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.
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:35:50 +0200
What date is the heating switched on in Italian apartment blocks?
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.
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:40:02 +0200
Where rental prices are rising fastest in Italy this autumn
Inflation in Italy may be lower than the EU average, but that hasn't stopped rents from soaring in many parts of the country.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:26:50 +0200
Moving to Italy: How to move with your dog and what Americans learn on arrival
In this week's Moving to Italy newsletter, we share must-know information for dog owners moving to Italy with their furry best friend and dig into the bureaucratic reality that Americans face upon arrival.
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:13:22 +0200
What you should know about the EU's change in banking security
An additional real-time security measure that comes into force on Thursday across the Eurozone puts the onus on users to ensure bank details of financial transfer recipients is accurate.
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:32:05 +0200
10 ways to make the most of autumn in Italy
From harvest festivals to seasonal train rides, truffle hunting to wine tasting, these are some of the best ways to make the most of fall in Italy.
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:45:17 +0200
Italian pasta makers file lawsuit in bid to stop US 'super tariffs'
Italian pasta manufacturers were set to take legal action in Washington over plans to raise US tariffs to almost 107 percent, according to national media reports.
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:40:17 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Qualunquismo'
If you're past caring about the latest political goings-on, this word is for you.
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:22:41 +0200
EES: When will the EU’s new border checks be enforced for travel to Italy?
As the EU prepares to launch its new Entry/Exit System (EES), when and where should people travelling to Italy expect to encounter the biometric passport control scheme?
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:37:03 +0200
Italian lawmaker wanted by Hungary keeps immunity by one vote
EU lawmakers on Tuesday narrowly rejected Hungary's request to strip left-wing Italian lawmaker Ilaria Salis of her parliamentary immunity for alleged violence at a neo-Nazi rally in Budapest.