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Travellers in Italy face a retu to transport disruption from early September, as the country's summer strike ban comes to an end. ...

Passengers crossing Italy by train could face cancellations and delays of up to three hours in July as scheduled maintenance at Florence's central station gets underway, interrupting coections between the north and south of the country. ...

Italian towns and cities could start imposing new restrictions on Airbnbs and other tourist rentals following a key ruling from Italy's Supreme Court on Tuesday. ...

The digital nomad visa allows remote workers from outside the EU to move to Italy and stay for a year or more. Here's what you need to know before applying. ...

Everyone loves a good rooftop bar, especially in the summer heat - and Rome has a selection to suit all tastes. ...

With the 'Notte di San Lorenzo', Italy's aual stargazing festival, just around the coer, here's where to try and catch a shooting star spectacle if you're in a major Italian city this Saturday. ...

As one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth, Rome’s well-known museums are often crowded and can be hot as a result. Here are some alteative museums to visit. ...

If you're flagging in Rome's summer heat, heading to a subterranean ruin is one of the best ways to cool down without sacrificing precious sightseeing time. ...

As retailers around Italy prepare for their big summer sales in the coming weeks, here are this year’s dates for 'saldi' in each region. ...

Venice launched a new scheme on Thursday to charge day-trippers looking to enter the historic Italian city, a world first intended to ease the pressure of mass tourism. ...

When it comes to settling in Italy, there are some steps that every new arrival needs to complete before you can officially call your adopted country home. ...

The Eteal City is full of secrets and surprises - even for long-time residents. ...

Each country has its own rules and distinct culture when it comes to pets. Here's what you need to know if you're plaing on moving to Italy with your canine companion. ...

Celebrating San Silvestro in Italy? There are a few customs to follow to make sure you start 2024 with as much good fortune as possible. ...

As we head into a new year, shops in Italy are gearing up for their big winter sales. Here's when they begin in each region. ...

Italian property isn’t always as cheap as you might hope, but there are still a few ways to bag a bargain when buying a house. ...

Here are the main things you should know if you want to succeed first time round when applying for Italy's popular - but elusive - elective residency visa. ...

Many people living between two or more countries are unclear about whether or at which point they face the requirement to pay income tax in Italy. So what exactly are the rules? ...

As sea arrivals to Italy soar and the govement aounces more laws aimed at managing a migration 'state of emergency', here are five sets of statistics that help explain the situation. ...

M5S leader Luigi Di Maio delivers a speech during the presentation of the movement's parliamentary candidates. Photo: Tiziana Fabi/AFP Italy's Five Star Movement (M5S), the country's most popular party according to polls, has been accused of plagiarizing a variety of sources in its programme for the March general election. Online newspaper Il Post reported on Wednesday that 11 of the programme’s 20 chapters included material apparently plagiarized from other sources. A full comparison of the M5S manifesto and the unattributed sources can be found on the website in Italian. These sources included articles, parliamentary papers, scientific studies, legal manuals, and even statemen...