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So you’ve arrived in Italy, but what happens next? There are a few things about the immigration process that might surprise new American residents. ...

The EU's border agency Frontex developed an app allowing travellers to pre-register for its Entry/Exit System rollout. With the summer travel season upon us and queues expected at tourist hotspots, what happened to the app and which countries are using it? ...

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. ...

Britain is set to rejoin the European Union's Erasmus student exchange programme, which it left almost five years ago following Brexit, UK media reported late Tuesday. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Freelancing or starting your own business is the right option for many people who move to Italy, though some say it’s harder to do here than in other EU countries. We’d like to hear from readers who’ve done it. ...

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. ...

As the 2024 presidential election draws near, here's what Americans in Italy need to know about voting from overseas. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The violin spider, also known as the Mediterranean recluse spider – one of few ‘dangerous’ spiders found in Italy - has been in the news this month after reports of deaths caused by their bites. ...

Trying to navigate Italy's healthcare system while your Italian is at begier's level can be a stressful experience – but can a doctor actually refuse to treat you if you don't speak Italian? ...

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. ...

A privacy campaign group on Monday lodged complaints against Elon Musk's X in eight European countries over conces it was "feeding" users' personal data into its AI technology without their consent. ...

August 15th, or 'Ferragosto', is one of the most deeply felt Italian holidays. But do you know why it is a public holiday in the first place? ...

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

In this week's Inside Italy review, we look at chronic water waste problems amid a crushing drought, plaed beach club strikes and a live-TV tirade against French coffee. ...

Rome is the Italian city with the highest number of native English-speaking residents. But life in the capital is far from cheap. What are the best ways to save money and lower your expenses? We want to hear from you. ...

Summer holidays are important everywhere, but Italy takes the tradition of the 'vacanze estive' particularly seriously. ...