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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. ...

From a nationwide train strike to a general walkout affecting planes, trains and ferries, here's what to look out for if you are travelling in Italy in September 2026. ...

If you live in Italy and hold an account with a UK, US or other non-EU bank, you may have recently had a message telling you about a new EU directive. Here’s what it means for foreigners in Italy. ...

Italy’s third heatwave of the summer intensified on Monday, with doctors waing of growing health risks to the general population following weeks of extreme heat. ...

After a brief respite, the sweltering heat of recent days is set to retu to Italy from Wednesday, forecasters waed. ...

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. ...

Several airlines have aounced new direct flights to and from Italy in 2026, linking popular Italian destinations to major airports in North America, Europe and Asia. ...

The launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’ has moved a step closer. It will be the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers. ...

The city of Florence will ban e-scooter sharing services from the start of April, officials said on Saturday, as new rules on their use would be "extremely difficult" to enforce. ...

As holiday travel begins, passengers may face disruption from strikes ranging from an airport staff walkout in Sicily to a nationwide general protest. ...

People aged over 70 in Italy will no longer need to renew their identity cards under broader plans to simplify Italian bureaucracy, ministers confirmed. ...

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. ...

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. ...

People travelling to, from or across Italy may face disruption over the coming weeks as trade unions have called multiple walkouts affecting air, rail and public transport services. ...

People travelling to, from or across Italy may face disruption over the coming weeks as trade unions have called walkouts affecting air, rail and public transport services. ...

Owners of holiday rentals in Italy will be required to get a national identification code, or CIN, from September 1st. But what’s really changing under the new rules and exactly who's going to be affected? ...

EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has confirmed that the new EU digital border check system, the EES, will become operational in November. ...

After many delays we now have a start date for the first of the two big changes to EU travel rules - so if you have a trip plaed, here's what you need to know in advance. ...

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. ...

From travelling to famed holiday resorts on board Italy’s new ‘tourist trains’ to the best underground attractions to escape the heat in Rome, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. ...