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From saints’ feasts to unmissable festivals and sporting events, these will be the highlights of 2026 in Italy. ...

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. ...

From nativity scenes that stretch the limits of the imagination to the best winter activities Italy has to offer, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. ...

Creative nativity scenes appear in homes, churches and public buildings across Italy in December, each one a little different. How many of these have you seen? ...

A court decision to remove three children from their British-Australian family's home in the woods has become a political flashpoint in Italy, as the govement accuses judges of overreach. ...

As the Italian govement moves to hike a contested flat tax on foreign income for wealthy new residents, here’s how the scheme works – and who can take advantage of it. ...

From visiting festive markets to translating the Italian idioms you'll need this winter, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. ...

From wooden chalets in Alpine towns to Tyrol-themed fairs on Tuscan hilltops, here are seven of the best Christmas markets in Italy this year. ...

Isabella Dalla Ragione hunts in abandoned gardens and orchards for forgotten fruits, preserving Italy's agricultural heritage and saving varieties which could help farmers withstand the changing climate. ...

Applications open soon for the latest govement scheme offering up to €200 off energy-efficient fridges, washing machines and more - but you'll need to act fast. ...

Figuring out who Italy’s inheritance tax applies to and how can be challenging, especially in the case of foreign nationals living or owning assets in the country. ...

A self-employment visa is one of the options available to non-EU freelancers looking to move to Italy. But getting one is not known to be easy. ...

Most of Italy’s coastline is in the hands of concessions who operate exclusive clubs or charge for access to the beach. A recent ruling has stirred up protest on both sides, leading to some beach clubs shutting down on Friday moing. ...

Italy's system of beach concessions has long defied EU rules, but this looks set to change from next year. What's happening and what will this mean for beachgoers? ...

Italy has unexpectedly aounced it will double a contested flat tax on foreign income for high eaers relocating to the country. But what’s really behind the increase and which foreign residents is it going to impact? ...

Italy offers a seven-percent flat tax scheme to foreigners who choose to retire in certain areas of the country. But how easy is it to claim? We asked readers who've done it for their tips. ...

Three people were injured, one of them seriously, when lightning struck a beach packed with holidaymakers on Italy's Adriatic coast on Saturday, news reports said. ...

A contested charge imposed by some city authorities on visitors staying in local accommodation could soon see major increases as Italy gears up for a tourism boom during the 2025 Jubilee Year. ...

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. ...

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Italy's southe region of Calabria on Thursday evening, causing no immediate damage but leaving residents shaken. ...