Category: Italy

Travellers in Italy face further disruption as Mount Etna becomes active, forcing authorities to once again close Catania airport in Sicily. Source link

Learning Italian can be tricky to begin with, but there are ways to help smooth the path to proficiency. Source link

From the food shop to mortgages, life in Italy is about to cost more from autumn, according to a new study. Here’s what will squeeze wallets in September. Source link

Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni has appointed labour and economy experts to resolve the country’s ongoing dispute over minimum wages. Source link

Elon Musk said Friday that his much-hyped cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg would take place in Italy, as authorities there confirmed talks about hosting a “great charity event.” Source link

Two French nationals were arrested and charged with trespassing on Friday after climbing to the top of Milan’s Duomo cathedral, as part of a social media stunt. Source link

Elon Musk said on Friday that his controversial cage fight with fellow tech titan Mark Zuckerberg would take place at an “epic location” in Italy as Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano confirmed talks about hosting a “great charity event”. Source link

From closed shops and deserted cities to open cultural sites and ‘sticky’ weather, here’s what to expect in Italy on the Ferragosto national holiday, on Tuesday August 15th. Source link

Learning this word won’t be for nothing. Source link

After briefly enjoying temperatures in line with seasonal averages, Italy will see the mercury soar again over the Ferragosto long weekend as a new heatwave is set to hit the country. Source link

Italy needs a nationwide plan to keep its tourist numbers sustainable: piecemeal initiatives by local authorities simply won’t cut it, says reporter Silvia Marchetti. Source link

Requirements when applying for Italy’s elective residency visa are known to be tough – and variable. But legal experts say the process is now becoming more stringent as Italian consulates are tightening the rules. Source link

Today’s word is for the Italian anniversary you didn’t even know you had. Source link

August 10th is San Lorenzo, Italy’s annual star-gazing festival. Here’s where to try and catch the sight if you’re in a major Italian city this year. Source link

Italian banks on Wednesday bounced back from the previous day’s losses after the government capped a surprise 40-percent windfall tax at 0.1 percent of assets. Source link

Airlines reacted angrily this week to news that the Italian government plans to cap the cost of flights, particularly to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia – but can they really do this and what impact will it have on prices? Source link

Here’s a word you’ll be seeing everywhere in Italy this month. Source link

The story behind why we get a public holiday on August 15th – and the best ways to celebrate. Source link

We owe you this one. Source link

If you’ve heard Italy is planning to bring in a language requirement and other limits on claiming Italian citizenship by descent, here’s a look at what’s actually happening and what it could mean for applicants. Source link

The Italian government said it planned to increase the number of taxi licences, particularly in major cities with severe shortages as no new licences have been issued since 2006. Source link

An Italian man has been crushed to death under thousands of vast wheels of Grana Padano hard cheese, weighing around 40 kilograms each, emergency services said on Monday. Source link

From the return of high temperatures to heavy weekend traffic, here’s what to expect in Italy this week. Source link

At least 30 migrants are missing following two shipwrecks off the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to survivor testimony, the UN’s migration agency said on Sunday. Source link

From enjoying Milan’s aperitivo ritual to finding Italy’s lesser-known travel destinations, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link

The skipper of a motorboat which crashed into a chartered sailboat off Italy’s Amalfi coast, killing a US tourist, is being investigated for suspected manslaughter, a chief prosecutor said on Saturday. Source link

A fugitive on Italy’s most-wanted list has been caught on the Greek island of Corfu after he was photographed as he celebrated Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years, Italian police said on Saturday. Source link

Private healthcare is a popular option in Italy for patients who hope to be seen quickly and receive a high standard of care. But the service may not meet expectations, warns Silvia Marchetti. Source link

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her sister Arianna both filed defamation lawsuits this week – the former against the lead singer of rock band Placebo, the latter against a newspaper cartoonist. Source link

The three major rail lines in the southern region of Basilicata were to be closed throughout August due to large-scale repair works in the middle of the summer tourist season. Source link