Italy

Travel News

‘Venice is not a museum’: Activists slam new day-tripper fee

The protesters say they want a different vision for the city which doesn’t put tourism front and centre.

10/04/2024

Destinations

Eat your way around Italy on these culinary adventures

Whether you delight in savoury treats like arancini or fresh pasta or if sweets are more your thing, Italy’s less-explored destinations have plenty to offer every visitor.

10/04/2024

Nature

‘Pretty rings’ rise from Mount Etna in rare phenomenon

Europe's largest volcano began blowing spectacular ‘smoke rings’ into the sky last week.

09/04/2024

Italy

Thousands of farmers protest 'Made in Italy' labelling

Thousands of yellow-clad agriculture workers demonstrated on a major highway.

09/04/2024

Destinations

Italy's digital nomad visa has launched. Here's how to apply

Dreaming of living in Italy full-time? Here's how you can make it a reality with the newly-launched digital nomad visa.

08/04/2024

Italy

Armani subsidiary shut down for ‘exploiting workers’

Italian police disclosed that Chinese workers employed by an unauthorised subcontractor, produced handbags and accessories for Giorgio Armani.

06/04/2024

Italy

Lampedusa overwhelmed after receiving over 1000 migrants in a day

Italian authorities reported that just in a day and a half, more than 1500 people arrived to Lampedusa island, with 333 at the Friday morning alone.

06/04/2024

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WATCH: Around 1,000 migrants land in Lampedusa in 24 hours

Dozens of small boats from Tunisia and Libya were also rescued off the Italian island overnight.

04/04/2024

Italy

Italy's Matteo Salvini survives no-confidence vote

The far-right politician has been accused of having links with the Kremlin - something he now strenuously denies.

04/04/2024

Culture news

Rome unveils plans for a new archaeological path

Improving security and tackling overcrowding are among the aims of the new walkway.

03/04/2024

Destinations

Italy’s Aeolian islands are truly off the beaten track

The archipelago off the coast of Sicily is relatively undiscovered thanks to its lack of transport links - now is the time to visit before it gets too popular.

01/04/2024

Italy

Pope Francis skips Good Friday event to preserve health

Francis had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, but cancelled for the second year in a row over health concerns.

30/03/2024

Green News

Can western Europe’s most polluted place reach net zero by 2050?

Italy’s industrial heartland has a long way to go to reach the EU’s goal of zero air pollution.

30/03/2024

Economy

Why is inflation lower in Italy than the rest of Europe?

Italy's inflation rate rose to 1.3% in March compared to a year ago, albeit at a slower pace than anticipated.

30/03/2024

Destinations

What happens to the coins thrown into the Trevi Fountain?

The heartwarming story of what happens to the coins thrown into the Trevi Fountain.

29/03/2024

Italy

Italy raises security alert level for Easter weekend

The Italian government has expelled from the country around 50 people said to have links with terrorist organisations since October 7.

28/03/2024

Art

Will 'debasing' souvenirs of Michelangelo's David be banned?

Should institutions be the arbiters of taste? A fight against obscene souvenirs is sparking concerns about freedom of expression.

28/03/2024

Green News

Is Italy’s transport minister on a ‘crusade’ against cycling?

Climate campaigners and bereaved families are urging the government to scrap a ‘backwards’ road code reform.

23/03/2024

Art

Milan exhibition compares Impressionist masters Cézanne and Renoir

52 artworks by Impressionist masters Cézanne and Renoir are on display in a new exhibition in Milan to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Impressionist Movement.

22/03/2024

Travel News

83-year-old Italian man moves out of airport after 9-month stay

Airport staff became 'like family' to Arnaldo.

22/03/2024

Italy

Thousands gather to pay tribute to mudered priest Don Peppe Diana

Crowds remembering the late clergyman demanded a future without the Camorra.

20/03/2024

Work

These are 5 new jobs coming to Europe thanks to AI

Looking to build a career in the world's fastest-growing technology? These are five new potential fields of work coming to Europe in light of the EU AI Act.

19/03/2024

Economy

Italy: As sales rise and inflation stays low, can stocks extend rally?

Italy's retail sales climbed by 1% in January, while inflation remained well contained at 0.8% in February. The FTSE Mib index has seen five consecutive months of gains, but overbought conditions emerge.

15/03/2024

Business

Vodafone to sell Italian arm to Swisscom in €8 billion deal

The mobile phone giant will offload Vodafone Italia in an effort to streamline operations and tackle sliding share prices.

15/03/2024

Destinations

Why Italy’s Ravenna should be on your summer bucket list

From historic basilicas to Adriatic beaches, this northern Italian city offers the best of both worlds.

14/03/2024

Healthcare

Study links nurses’ intention to leave jobs to patient mortality

Experts said hospitals should see nurses’ intention to leave their jobs as a “warning sign” that improvements are needed.

14/03/2024