As a record drought continues to wither crops in Sicily, rainwater is being dumped into the sea, sparking anger among local farmers.

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.

Italy has unexpectedly announced it will double a contested flat tax on foreign income for high ea ers relocating to the country. But what’s really behind the increase and which foreign residents is it going to impact?

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 conce s 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?

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 gove ment to follow suit?

People in Italy were wa ed to expect a scorching Ferragosto holiday week as health authorities placed some 22 major cities under the maximum heat alert on Wednesday.

Italy offers a seven-percent flat tax scheme to foreigners who choose to retire in certain areas of the country. But how easy is it to claim? We asked readers who've done it for their tips.

People in Italy were wa ed to expect a 'fiery' Ferragosto holiday week, with every part of the country under a heat alert on both Wednesday and Thursday. But exactly how hot will it get where you are?

Hundreds of Sicilians on Friday protested against water shortages and poor water management amid a crushing drought that's been gripping the Italian island for months.

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

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.

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 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.

Italy's coastguard said on Sunday two migrants had died after being rescued off Sicily's easte coast along with over 30 others.

Sicily's Catania Airport said Sunday afte oon that it had lifted earlier restrictions caused by a gush of volcanic lava and smoke emitted from nearby Mount Etna.

If you are thinking, or even just daydreaming, about moving to Italy, it can be hard to know where to start in your preparations. Here's our checklist for the essential things to do before the move.

Mopping up the sauce on your plate with a chunk of bread is a ubiquitous practice in Italian homes – but is it rude to do it at the restaurant? Share your own experiences below.