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Without natural drinking water, residents of Italy's Aeolian Islands are mulling whether to build more desalination plants that will also cater to the large number of tourists, or continue bringing in water by ship. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The cost of living in the capital is slightly higher than in many other parts of Italy. But how much is considered a 'good' income in the Eteal City? ...

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. ...

Shutting down most of the country for a month may seem incomprehensible to many non-Italians. But Italy's August break is sacred - and for good reason, says Silvia Marchetti. ...

Thursday will mark Italy’s Ferragosto public holiday. But how will shops, transport services and museums be affected by it? ...

Italy is one of a handful of EU countries still offering a 'golden' or investor visa option to wealthy would-be residents. As Spain moves to stop issuing these visas, how likely is the Italian govement to follow suit? ...