Italy
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:49:39 +0200
Italy heads for hottest year on record after scorching summer
Italy is on course to record its hottest year since national records began, the National Research Council (CNR) said on Monday, after confirming this summer as the hottest in over seven decades.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:32:40 +0200
Energy bills set to rise sharply in Italy this autumn
Households in Italy face another rise in the cost of living this autumn as energy prices hit the highest level since the 2022 crisis, consumer group Codacons warned.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:24:16 +0200
Will end of the EES waiver mean longer airport queues in Italy?
A rule allowing border guards to pause new EU biometric passport checks at busy times expired over the weekend - but how does this affect the way the checks are carried out at Italy's airports?
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:18:07 +0200
Your questions answered on how new EU banking law affects Americans in Italy
In recent weeks, some Americans in Europe have received letters from their US banks warning them that they may have to close their accounts due to a new EU banking requirements. We asked specialists in financial planning and tax to expla...
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:04:48 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Summer 2026 confirmed as Italy's hottest on record, Italian energy prices soar to new high, and more news on Tuesday.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:39:28 +0200
What to expect from Italy's rail strike on Monday and Tuesday
The 24-hour nationwide strike impacting train travel is expected to cause cancellations and delays, with some long-distance and regional services guaranteed.
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:39:46 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Rientro'
Is it that time of the year already?
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:13:46 +0200
Could Europe's border queues get longer this month as key EES date passes?
Monday September 7th could be a key date for the full enforcement of the EU's biometric border checks across the Schengen area with concerns raised that queues at border checks could get longer and slower this month.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:19:23 +0200
Climate crisis: How the supersized El Niño could hit Europe
With Europe already seeing record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather episodes the summer, here's how meteorologists say the supersized El Niño phenomenon could hit the continent's climate in the coming months.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:30:06 +0200
Italy's schools push to delay start of term amid heatwave
The school year opens this week in many parts of Italy, but teachers and councils in some southern regions say the heat remains too intense for a return to the classroom.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:38:30 +0200
Five of the big challenges facing Italy this September
With Italy preparing to go back to work, politicians will be turning their attention to the challenges ahead - and there are some big ones waiting when parliament reopens.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:30:27 +0200
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From a slew of transport strikes to back-to-school dates and a new international train route, here's what to expect in Italy this week.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:26:04 +0200
How to start a new hobby in Italy this September
September in Italy marks 'il rientro' from the summer holidays, and as people return to work and routines, many also start a new hobby, class or activity. If you'd like to pick up acting or brush up on your Italian, then there's no bette...
Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:45:35 +0200
Can I get a refund in Italy if my train is cancelled because of strikes?
Strikes affecting national rail services are something of a regular occurrence in Italy. But can you get your money back if your journey is cancelled?
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:34:12 +0200
'Can't rely on goodwill': The verdict on how well you need to speak Italian in Italy
Not every foreigner you’ll meet in Rome or Milan can speak Italian well, but do they really need to? Italy's international residents tell us how essential fluency is for a good life here.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:26:06 +0200
Meloni marks record in power with eye on 2027 elections
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday hailed Italy's new political stability but admitted failings as she celebrated her government becoming the longest-running in the country's postwar history.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:14:42 +0200
Oasis fans gather in Venice for band reunion film
Fans of British rock band Oasis gathered in Venice on Saturday ahead of the premiere of a behind-the-scenes film about the group's reunion tour last year, with the Gallagher brothers set to walk the red carpet.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:46:25 +0200
Inside Italy: Why AI is no match for Italian bureaucracy
How can you make Italian bureaucracy even more needlessly complicated than it already is? Just ask an AI chatbot.
Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:05:12 +0200
Italian expression of the day: ‘Da che pulpito’
Look who this expression's coming from.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:38:52 +0200
EU to help cities clamp down on tourist rentals
The EU is set to lay out rules helping European cities to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb in a bid to tackle rising house prices, according to plans seen by AFP Friday.