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The Italian govement has temporarily taken hundreds of speed cameras out of service, deeming them non-compliant with new rules that came into force on Sunday. ...

Italian police on Tuesday said they had arrested two people including "a former member of the national intelligence community" on charges of spying for Russia. ...

US President Donald Trump appeared to have tued the page on a diplomatic row with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Tuesday as he landed in Ankara for a key NATO summit. ...

Hundreds of metres of dinosaur tracks, complete with toes and claws, have been found in the Italian Alps in a region that will host the 2026 Winter Olympics. ...

Italy's Senate was set to vote on next year's budget on December 23rd as the govement made a last-minute amendment worth €3.5 billion, with significant changes to infrastructure spending and pensions. ...

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 association of European airports called on Thursday for an urgent review of the new EU border system, amid “mounting operational issues” that could affect the holiday season. ...

Four-time World Cup wiers Italy will face Northe Ireland in the semi-finals of the European playoffs of the 2026 touament, after missing out on automatic qualification. ...

How can you celebrate Thanksgiving in Italy this year, and what do you need to know about sending Christmas presents from Italy to the US? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter. ...

Italian residents enjoy one of the highest numbers of public holidays in Europe – but there’s a catch. ...

This cosy word describes how you'll see Italians dressed from now until spring – regardless of the actual temperature. ...

From Rome to Milan and beyond, many American and Italian restaurants whip up Thanksgiving meals to celebrate the holiday of gratitude. ...

People in Italy were waed to expect another stint of extremely hot and muggy conditions over the second half of this week, with six cities, including Rome and Florence, placed under a 'red' heat waing on Thursday. ...

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

The European Commission has aounced it will temporarily reintroduce a 100ml limit on liquids carried in hand luggage at some airports around Europe. But what does this mean for travellers in Italy? ...

Italy isn't the easiest country to understand, and whether you're living here or just visiting, outsiders can find it a challenge. From frequent strikes to baffling bureaucracy, we look at some of the most common complaints and how to solve them. ...

There have been several fatal incidents on the slopes of Mont Blanc during the summer of 2024 - a sign that the dangers facing the hundreds of mountaineers who attempt to climb the peak each year are increasing as the climate crisis worsens. ...

Although the risk for the general population in the EU and EEA is currently considered low, the European Union health agency urged its member states to get ready for more cases of a deadly strain of mpox. ...

One person was found dead and six others, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter, remained missing on Monday evening after a yacht sank off the coast of Palermo in a violent storm. ...

In this week's Inside Italy review, we look at new reports of irresponsible tourists at popular attractions, a rise in ‘tropical nights’ and yet another culture minister gaffe. ...