Category: Italy

With Italy in the grip of a heatwave this week, what are the official heat level warnings for cities across the country? Source link

The summer break may be coming to an end, but Italy’s cultural events calendar is just ramping up. Here’s what people can look forward to this September. Source link

Video footage of an American tourist arriving in Europe with a giant suitcase filled with nothing but Diet Coke to drink on her holiday has been causing much hilarity – but is it true that Diet Coke is banned or restricted in EU countries? Source link

Mountaineers preparing to tackle Mont Blanc have been urged by local authorities to delay scaling the summit of western Europe’s highest mountain because of a severe heatwave affecting France. Source link

If you’re wilting in Italy’s latest heatwave, here are six places in Italy you can go to stay cool. Source link

Temperatures have soared across Italy this week. When are things likely to cool off? Source link

As the mercury rises in Italy it’s worth looking to Ancient Rome for tips on keeping your cool. Source link

Camping can make for an enjoyable and cost effective holiday – but before you book, it’s important to know what you’re signing up for. Here’s our guide to maximising your fun and avoiding disappointment on an Italian camping trip. Source link

We all know Italy is an amazing place to visit. But is it really still “la dolce vita” when you live here permanently? One reader who moved from the US says it is – if you focus on the positives. Source link

Italy’s embassy in Albania settled a restaurant bill left unpaid by four holidaying Italians after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni demanded diplomats address it as a matter of national pride. Source link

The revered and centuries-old Parmigiano Reggiano now comes with crime-fighting technology. But don’t worry, you won’t get a mouthful of chips with your cheese. Source link

From the unwritten rules regulating Italians’ trademark greeting to some of the fiercest rivalries going on in the country, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link

The cost of renting in Italy has increased compared to this time last year, according to a new report. Here’s how much more tenants will have to pay and where prices are the highest. Source link

As England and Spain prepare to face off in the final act of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, here’s how you can watch the game in Italy. Source link

As millions of people prepare to leave their holiday destinations to return to their residences, here are the dates to avoid on Italy’s motorways in the next two weeks. Source link

As Italy braces for its third heatwave of the summer, nine major Italian cities are on red alert, the health ministry said. Source link

With more severe weather, Italy’s climate is turning ‘tropical’, making 2023 the third hottest in more than 200 years, a new study revealed. Source link

Here’s a word that will unsettle men all around the country for the next nine months. Source link

The eternal city attracts millions of tourists from around world every year. But what’s it like to live there as a resident? Here are some of the things you can expect if you move to Rome from abroad. Source link

Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Thursday he would seek disciplinary action against a serving army general who self-published a book expressing racist and homophobic opinions. Source link

Many visitors often balk at the sight of Italy’s controversial ‘coperto’ charge in their restaurant bills – but what is the fee really about and is it legal? Source link

If you’re visiting Italy from a non-EU country your time here is limited, unless you have a visa – but what happens to people who overstay and how strictly are the rules really enforced? Source link

Filling up your tank is once again very expensive in Italy as fuel prices are back over €2 a litre in many areas of the country. Here’s how to save. Source link

Fuel prices in Italy have been soaring again over the past few weeks, with the cost of petrol touching new highs on Wednesday. Here’s a look at the latest figures. Source link

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Italian authorities have increased Mount Etna’s risk level following an eruption on Monday, while nearby Sicily airport remains operational. Source link

Italian meteorologists predict a third heatwave of the summer, as a high pressure system sweeps in from Africa, pushing temperatures in Italy up to 42 degrees. Source link

For the fourth weekend in a row, Barbie is the top box office draw in Italy. Here’s a look at how Italians are rating the pink-loving protagonist. Source link

This Italian phrase could be just right for you. Source link

In the shallow waters of the Scardovari lagoon, fishermen catch clams for Italy’s beloved spaghetti alle vongole, alongside mussels and oysters. But an invader risks putting them out of business. Source link