Italy
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:56:28 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
No changes to Italy's political landscape after regional elections, one in three Italian women subjected to violence, and more news on Tuesday.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:30:25 +0100
Italian word of the day: ‘Morboso’
Don't get overly attached to this Italian word.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:22:09 +0100
British-Aussie couple living in woods in Italy have children taken into care
A British-Australian couple living in woodland in rural Italy are appealing the court-ordered removal of their three young children, national media have reported.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:03:30 +0100
Florence to ban e-scooter rentals as strict new rules come in
The city of Florence will ban e-scooter sharing services from the start of April, officials said on Saturday, as new rules on their use would be "extremely difficult" to enforce.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:14:03 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Italy celebrates third consecutive Davis Cup win, Florence to ban e-scooter sharing, and more news on Monday.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:28:53 +0100
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From regional elections to a nationwide strike, here's what to expect in Italy this week.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:31:03 +0100
Climate activists dye Venice's Grand Canal green
Climate activists dyed Venice's Grand Canal green Saturday, as countries at a UN climate conference in Brazil struggled to agree on the crucial issue of phasing out of fossil fuels.
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.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:03:08 +0100
Italy's best 'presepi': 11 Christmas nativity scenes you need to see
Creative nativity scenes appear in homes, churches and public buildings across Italy in December, each one a little different. How many of these have you seen?
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:31:53 +0100
Rome's 'patriarchy' exhibition showcases sexist paradigms
A temporary exhibition on patriarchy in Rome showcases sexist paradigms in Italy's male-dominated and macho society where gender equality "is a distant prospect".
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:00:02 +0100
EXPLAINED: How the EU's new Talent Pool for non-EU jobseekers will work
The launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’ has moved a step closer. It will be the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:16:31 +0100
Inside Italy: Cash payments controversy and the war on 'Italian-sounding' pasta sauces
This week, we look at a contested proposal to raise Italy’s cash payments ceiling (again), plus why the government has declared war on “Italian-sounding” pasta sauces.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:57:52 +0100
Americans in Italy: Where to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas gift shipping
How can you celebrate Thanksgiving in Italy this year, and what do you need to know about sending Christmas presents from Italy to the US? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:16:44 +0100
LISTED: The new flights to and from Italy in 2026
Several airlines have announced new direct flights to and from Italy in 2026, linking popular Italian destinations to major airports in North America, Europe and Asia.
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 16:06:48 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Scherzare'
No kidding, this word comes up all the time.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:48:23 +0100
CALENDAR: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in December 2025
As holiday travel begins, passengers may face disruption from strikes ranging from an airport staff walkout in Sicily to a nationwide general protest.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:35:26 +0100
Pope urges Italian church to change culture on 'abuse prevention'
Pope Leo XIV called on the Italian Church to develop a "culture of prevention" on clerical child sex abuse, after critics said nothing had changed in 30 years.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:18:53 +0100
Italy to face Northern Ireland in 2026 World Cup playoffs
Four-time World Cup winners Italy will face Northern Ireland in the semi-finals of the European playoffs of the 2026 tournament, after missing out on automatic qualification.
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 18:13:00 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Mannaggia'
Do you know the origins of this common exclamation?
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:23:23 +0100
La Bella Vita: Italy's best nativity scenes and unmissable winter experiences
From nativity scenes that stretch the limits of the imagination to the best winter activities Italy has to offer, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an...