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Everything you need to know about the types of fitness centres you can find in Italy and what to expect, including what’s required to register and how to get the most value from your gym membership. ...

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. ...

Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heatwaves and drought which scientists have blamed on man-made climate change, according to provisional figures. ...

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. ...

With plaed works in Florence expected to cause major disruption to train travel across Italy this week, here are the other closures to watch out for in July and August. ...

Whether you’re flying to Italy for the holidays or need to get around by public transport, there are some essential things you need to be aware of. ...

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. ...

Pope Leo XIV called on the Italian Church to develop a "culture of prevention" on clerical child sex abuse, after critics said nothing had changed in 30 years. ...

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. ...

A temporary exhibition on patriarchy in Rome showcases sexist paradigms in Italy's male-dominated and macho society where gender equality "is a distant prospect". ...

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

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. ...

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? ...

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? ...

The 'patente di guida' is a key document for anyone who wants the right to drive long-term in Italy. But what are the circumstances under which your Italian driver's licence could be taken away? ...

From the elegant to the comical, here's a roundup of some of our favourite Italian words and expressions of the day. ...

The EU's new biometric passport system known as EES is due to go live in the autumn, but there is a long list of people who will be exempt from the system's requirements - here's an in-depth look. ...

If you’re job-hunting in Italy, following Italian CV etiquette will increase your chances of impressing recruiters and give you a head start over other applicants. ...