From Italy and the World

Italy’s government on Friday approved a plan to directly elect prime ministers under what current premier Meloni hailed as “the mother of all reforms” Source link

Italian police said on Friday they had arrested a Bangladesh citizen suspected of belonging to a Pakistani Al-Qaeda-linked group who was studying military tactics and publishing incendiary videos online. Source link

A British mum said booking a Ryanair flight from Manchester to Pisa for herself and her two children was better value than a day out in the UK. Source link

Here’s an expression you might have to put up with from time to time. Source link

Five people were killed and hundreds evacuated overnight on Thursday as Storm Ciarán swept northern and central Italy, causing flooding, power outages and road and rail disruption. Source link

At least three people were killed in Tuscany as Storm Ciaran swept across northern and central Italy overnight on Thursday, with flooding caused by torrential rain. Source link

When there’s a storm brewing, here’s the Italian word you’ll need. Source link

Italy issued weather warnings on Thursday as Storm Ciaran was expected to arrive in the north, after it was hit by flooding and landslides caused by torrential rain earlier this week. Source link

Police were searching for a 74-year-old British man on Thursday who had gone missing after his partner was found stabbed to death at their home in Casoli, Abruzzo. Source link

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made frank comments about the Ukraine war as she was duped by Russian comedians pretending to be from the African Union Commission. Source link

21 people reportedly belonging to the Italy’s CasaPound neo-fascist group were arrested in Athens airport late on Tuesday night. Police said they posed a “major risk to public safety”. Source link

Extreme weather hit Milan and Brianza on Tuesday, blocking roads and rail services and causing parts of the area to temporarily lose power. Source link

It may not be something you’ve ever considered in your home country, but if you own a home in Italy you might need additional insurance against floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. Source link

The Italian government has published more details of plans to reshape the country’s politics – by introducing a system critics say isn’t found in any other democratic nation. What might the reform mean for Italy? Source link

Visitors from countries such as the UK and USA might be expecting to see the shops full of pumpkins, ghost costumes and mini candy, but in Italy things are a little more restrained around Halloween. Source link

Italian bureaucracy can be daunting – but does hiring a lawyer help? We take a look at where their services may (or may not) be needed. Source link

This borrowed word has become part and parcel of Italy’s vocabulary. Source link

November 4th is the Italian national holiday you’ve probably never heard of: National Unity Day. Source link

From XXXXXXX, here’s a look at what’s going on in Italy this week. Source link

Italian authorities issued maximum-level storm warnings for the northern region of Emilia Romagna on Monday, with lower-level alerts in place for eight other regions. Source link

From why Halloween hasn’t really caught on in Italy to the best of spooky Italian cinema, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link

Italy’s government is eyeing Africa in pursuit of energy security, even as some officials defend Rome’s often-bloody colonial past on the continent — giving short shrift to historical accuracy. Source link

Spooky traditions haven’t really caught on in Italy where strong Catholic beliefs mean the country has its own way of honoring the dead, says Silvia Marchetti. Source link

Milan’s mayor has moved to limit outside drinking in the busy Porta Venezia nightlife area as the city struggles with noise and rising crime rates. Source link

You’re never too young to learn this word. Source link

British citizens living in Europe who had lost their electoral rights in the UK because they lived abroad for more than 15 years should be able to vote in the next general election, after the British government finally published new rules on registration and voting. Source link

As the number of British nationals applying for dual citizenship surges after Brexit, applicants say they’re facing a long wait and high expenses, reports Silvia Marchetti. Source link

From a public holiday to tax deadlines and the start of the ski season, here’s what to expect next month in Italy. Source link

Losing things is always a nuisance. However, losing your SIM card in Italy is likely to require a trip to the police station, as reporter Jessica Lionnel explains. Source link

You’ll be stunned to find out what this word means. Source link