Italy

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:11:37 +0100
EXPLAINED: How to register as a resident in Italy
Registering as a resident is one of the very first things you'll have to do after moving to Italy as a foreign national. Here’s what to expect when dealing with the country's registry office, or 'anagrafe'.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:23:05 +0200
LISTED: The big changes for travel in Italy this summer
From new direct flights to Jubilee crowds and a higher US travel warning, here are all the major changes you should know about if you are travelling to, from or across Italy this summer.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:39:44 +0200
Schengen hits 40: What problems lie ahead for Europe's border-free zone?
The borderless Schengen area guarantees free movement to tens of millions of EU citizens, residents and visitors. To mark its 40th anniversary Claudia Delpero explains how it all started and the problems it faces.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:46:49 +0200
'He's not welcome': Venice locals hit out at Jeff Bezos wedding plans
Residents of Venice, already fed up with crowds of tourists cramming into their canal city, now have one more gripe: Jeff Bezos.

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 14:07:16 +0200
How hard is it to move to Italy from the US in 2025?
As more Americans are looking at a possible move to Italy, is the country now making the process more difficult? Here’s what recent law changes mean for relocation plans.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:52:18 +0200
Saldi: When do Italy’s summer sales start and end in 2025?
As retailers around Italy gear up for their big summer sales, here are the start and end dates of this year's 'saldi' in each Italian region.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:58:35 +0200
‘Senseless project’: Italy forges ahead with contested Messina bridge plan
The Italian government says it will begin work on the world's largest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the Italian mainland this summer, though many believe it will never be built.

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.

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