Category: Italy

Northern Italy woke to freezing temperatures on Friday while Vesuvius was dusted with snow as long-delayed winter weather arrived in Italy. Source link

If you spend extended periods of time in Italy, can you buy a car to use while in the country? It all depends on your residency status. Source link

Cooking pasta and sauce sounds simple enough – how could you go wrong? You might be surprised. Source link

The tale of how Italy’s superior coffee culture came into being is a long and storied one. Grab your (espresso) cup, and settle in… Source link

There’s nothing boring about this Italian word. Source link

The Italian health ministry is set to bring in tighter restrictions on smoking. Does this mean Italy will now join other EU countries in making beaches, parks and restaurant terraces smoke-free? Source link

The EU has announced that its EES travel system – which includes taking biometric data from non-EU visitors – will be delayed once again from its planned start date of May 2023. Source link

Italy is much more than just the glamour of Rome, Venice or Florence – but some must-see destinations suffer from negative reputations, says Silvia Marchetti. Source link

If you need a visa to work in Italy, could an EU Blue Card be the right option for you? Here’s what to know about taking this lesser-used route. Source link

More and more cities around Europe are introducing low-emission zones, mostly administered by a sticker in your vehicle windscreen – but what if you’re travelling between different countries? Here’s a look at the rules around Europe, and which countries will accept a foreign vehicle sticker. Source link

Doctors at the clinic where Italy’s most-wanted fugitive Matteo Messina Denaro was captured said on Wednesday his health had recently deteriorated. Source link

Watch out for this seasonal Italian expression – and most importantly, wear a vest. Source link

After one international family caused a stir by saying they had to leave Italy due to the dire state of the education system, we’d like to hear your thoughts: are the schools in Italy really all that bad? Source link

Here are some of the main direct international train services you can use for travel between Italy and other European countries this year. Source link

When asked “who are you?” by a law enforcement officer, the Cosa Nostra boss replied: “You know who I am. Matteo Messina Denaro”. Source link

Crime lord Matteo Messina Denaro had been hiding in an apartment in a small town in Sicily before his arrest this week after three decades on the run, it emerged on Tuesday. Source link

When is an hour not an hour? When it’s in Italy, of course. Source link

Happy World Pizza Day! In honour of the event, here are ten things you might not know about Italy’s favourite cheesy treat. Source link

Here are five movie classics starring Italy’s iconic Hollywood actress Gina Lollobrigida, who died on Monday, January 16th. Source link

Sicilian godfather Matteo Messina Denaro, who was arrested on Monday after 30 years on the run, is known for shocking violence which has fuelled the bloody reputation of the Cosa Nostra mafia. Source link

Actor Gina Lollobrigida, one of the last icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood, has died aged 95, Italy’s culture minister said on Monday. Source link

Now that Britain is well and truly out of the EU, just how much harder is the process of moving to Italy from the UK after Brexit? British readers share their experiences of applying for visas as ‘third country nationals’. Source link

We know what we’re dealing with with this Italian phrase. Source link

Italian anti-mafia police caught fugitive godfather Matteo Messina Denaro on Monday, ending a 30-year manhunt for the mobster believed to be Sicily’s ‘boss of bosses’. Source link

From freezing temperatures to World Pizza Day – here’s what to expect in Italy this week. Source link

Using gentle, circular motions, an art restorer gently cleans the painting of a half-nude woman that was censored more than 300 years ago by a prudish descendant of Michelangelo. Source link

The return of Gucci to the menswear catwalk calendar, robust sales of Italian fashion and a farewell to the pandemic-imposed trend of virtual shows — it’s all systems go for men’s fashion week in Milan which opened Friday. Source link

Italy’s one euro homes captivated international audiences – but as renovation costs soar, would-be buyers are increasingly turning to other options, reports Silvia Marchetti. Source link

The first transport strike of the year in Italy has been cancelled after an agreement was reached between unions and Rome’s public transport operator. Source link

Brazil’s former president may soon face legal charges after last week’s attempted coup. Here’s why he’s considering becoming an Italian citizen to escape extradition from the US. Source link