In this week's Inside Italy review, we look into why Milan’s upcoming ban on outdoor smoking may achieve little, and whether northern Italy really is the ‘best’ part of the country to live in as quality of life reports seem to sugg...

An Italian court on Friday acquitted Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of illegally blocking migrants on a rescue ship at sea in 2019, for which he had risked six years in prison.

A secret passageway built 500 years ago to allow the Medici family to pass through the Italian city of Florence unhindered reopened to the public on Saturday after a 10-million-euro restoration.

Besides being an ideal spot to get some holiday gift shopping done, Italian Christmas markets are also the perfect place to try scrumptious regional delicacies and seasonal drinks.

The holidays can be a stressful time of year as everyone rushes to buy gifts, transport services thin out, and businesses have reduced opening hours. Here’s some practical advice to help you get through the next few weeks in Italy. ...

Though they may be Italy’s most prestigious winter sports region, the Alps aren't the only place where you can put your skis on in the country as you'll find resorts as far south as Sicily.

Complex red tape is frequently considered the most troublesome aspect of life in Italy. From residency permits and tax declarations to healthcare and driving licences, what's the hardest part of Italian bureaucracy? We want to hear from ...

From public holidays and winter sales to the enforcement of new rules for holiday rentals and changes to home renovation ‘bonuses’, here's a look at what people living in Italy can expect next month.

Here's one word you won't want to do without this holiday season.

As parliament prepares to approve Italy’s budget law for 2025, here’s an overview of the main measures included in the bill and how they will affect residents.

US lawmakers are to consider a bill to end citizenship-based taxation – which would mean that many Americans in Italy would no longer fall under the remit of the IRS and wouldn't have to file yearly US tax returns.

A proposed reform is seeking to make it easier for foreign nationals living in Italy to apply for citizenship by residency (or naturalisation). We asked readers whether a shift from a 10-year wait to five years would make a difference fo...

A key ruling on whether Italy will hold a referendum on easing Italian citizenship rules is expected in February after the proposal was approved by the Court of Cassation.

In many parts of the world, a game of bingo is associated more with pensioners than fashionable parties. But in Italy it’s an essential part of the holidays for people of all ages.

From complex bureaucracy to the language barrier, moving to Italy is generally known to be a challenging process. But relocating with children can add another layer of difficulty.

Shops in Italy are gearing up for their big winter sales. Here's when they begin in each region.

Smoking outdoors will be almost entirely banned in Milan from January 1st, 2025 under efforts to improve air quality and clamp down on second-hand smoke, city authorities said.

If you plan on celebrating the winter holidays in Italy, you'll want to familiarise yourself with some essential Italian Christmas vocabulary.

Italy’s main home renovation incentives will still be available in 2025, but discounts will be far less generous in many cases.

Cities in northern Italy offer significantly higher quality of life standards than cities in the south. That's the conclusion of a new survey ranking the country's provincial capitals from best to worst.