Italy

Travel News

Italy unveils 1,500km trail network dedicated to Saint Francis

'The Way of Francis – The Way of Light' routes are being promoted as part of celebrations to mark 800 years since the death of Italy’s patron saint.

05/08/2026

Europe News

Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome

This week's negotiations are the seventh round of Washington-mediated talks since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran.

04/08/2026

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Video shows damage after Naples earthquake injures 26

New footage shows the aftermath in Pozzuoli after Friday's magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Naples injured 26 people and damaged buildings in the Campi Flegrei volcanic area.

03/08/2026

Art

Rock lobster: Philip Colbert's pop art alter-ego takes over Pompeii

Thirty giant lobster sculptures have arrived in Pompeii as British pop artist Philip Colbert unveils his largest-ever installation. Blending mythology and contemporary culture, the exhibition transforms one of the world's most iconic ancient sites into a dialogue between past and present.

03/08/2026

Residences

Inside the stylish revamp of Venice’s Danieli Four Seasons Hotel

The hotel reopens with 120 rooms and suites, with total accommodations set to grow to 168 once the restoration of Palazzo Danieli Excelsior is complete in 2027.

31/07/2026

Travel News

Ferragosto brings 17.5m tourists to Italy and €9bn in direct spend

Latest forecasts for the August bank holiday say 17.5 million tourists will visit Italy, spending €9 billion. But how do Italians travel, and where do visitors come from and how much do they spend?

31/07/2026

Sport

Franco Baresi, Italy and AC Milan football legend, dies aged 66

Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades.

31/07/2026

Culture news

Frustrated by Rome's graffiti, one man is scrubbing the city by hand

Tired of seeing random tags and graffiti all over Rome, 28-year-old architectural restorer Valerio Tuveri has decided to take matters into his own hands. Armed with a sand blaster and a growing social media following, he's restoring the Italian capital's historic walls one surface at a time.

31/07/2026

Destinations

Como vs Garda: How Italy’s most popular lakes compare

The two Italian lakes have attracted holidaymakers since Roman times, with organised tourism becoming a key business around both shorelines by the 19th century.

31/07/2026

Water

Why is the Mediterranean so vulnerable to invasive species?

Scientists have designated the Mediterranean as a climate change “hot spot” – and warming waters are bringing aggressive new alien species.

30/07/2026

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Drone footage shows Mount Etna cable car above volcanic landscape

Sicily's Etna cable car carries visitors up Europe's active volcano while engineers manage risks from eruptions, gases and harsh conditions.

29/07/2026

Tech News

Italy plots nuclear comeback four decades after Chernobyl

Forty years after Chernobyl ended Italy's nuclear ambitions, Giorgia Meloni's government wants small modular reactors back on the table — but cost and generational divides could complicate the comeback.

28/07/2026

Destinations

Revealed: The most popular beaches in Italy for 2026

Italy is home to thousands of kilometres of coastline, but Sardinia is stealing the show this summer. New research has revealed the country’s most popular beaches for 2026, with two-thirds of the list found on the Mediterranean island.

26/07/2026

Culture news

Pompeii unveils reconstructed frescoed ceiling

Archaeologists determined that the main theme of the work was of Dionysus and Ariadne, whose union is one of the best-known Greek myths.

24/07/2026

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Divers restore Italy's Christ of the Abyss monument

Divers clean the Christ of the Abyss statue off San Fruttuoso, Italy, preserving the iconic underwater monument placed there in 1954.

23/07/2026

Culture news

Historic Italian theatres vying for UNESCO's World Heritage status

Eighteen historic condominium-style theatres across Italy's Marche, Emilia Romagna and Umbria regions are seeking to be recognised by UNESCO and are hoping for a place on its prestigious World Heritage List.

21/07/2026

Travel News

Beyond the canals: The Venice few tourists ever get to know

Millions of tourists visit Venice every year, yet only a few discover the city of artisans, age-old traditions and hidden corners that still preserve its true soul.

21/07/2026

Europe News

Venice greets US ambassador with 'Make America Read Again' signs

US Ambassador to Italy arrived in Venice aboard the 117-meter luxury yacht Boardwalk, which features two helipads, two swimming pools, and a fully equipped spa and gym.

17/07/2026

Europe News

Italian police conduct raids on luxury brands in labour abuse probe

At issue is the near-ubiquitous practice of brands subcontracting work to suppliers that in turn contract to others, ending up with firms who employ Chinese workers in exploitative conditions.

16/07/2026

Cinema

Rome organising open air film screenings to deal with heatwave

As part of a city initiative, Rome is inviting residents to watch films at more than 50 outdoor cinemas to help them cope with the ongoing heatwave. The programme features a mix of new releases and classic films.

16/07/2026

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Po river choked by algae bloom as Italy battles heat and navigability woes

Italy is stepping up efforts to clear thick algae from the River Po in Turin after weeks of high temperatures accelerated its spread along the country’s longest river.

15/07/2026

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Italy: melting ice statues protest heatwave conditions in Rome

Greenpeace Italy and the CGIL union melted ice statues outside Rome's Colosseum on 15 July 2026. The protest highlighted the impact of heatwaves on outdoor workers and called for a fossil fuel phase-out.

15/07/2026

Made in Europe

Luxury paper made in Italy from waste : a way to reduce pressure on forests

Did you know that something as simple as drinking a cup of coffee can help create eco-friendly paper? In Italy, a historic paper mill is turning agricultural and textile waste into raw materials to replace part of the cellulose traditionally sourced from trees.

10/07/2026

Europe News

Italy expels two Russian diplomats accused of spying, minister says

The Russian foreign ministry quoted by state news agency RIA Novosti said on Thursday that Moscow would react with "an appropriate response."

09/07/2026

Travel News

Catania Airport flights resume after closure over Mount Etna activity

Passengers are being advised that they should still check their flight status with their airline before travelling to the airport.

06/07/2026

Europe News

Pope warns in Lampedusa: migrants victims of inaction

Pope Francis has visited the island that symbolises the migrant crisis. Greeted by thousands, he stressed Europe’s duty to act and urged the faithful not to ignore the suffering of those forced to leave their homeland.

04/07/2026