Italy

From a prestigious regatta to a centuries-old horse race and a Chianti wine festival, there’s no shortage of cultural events to experience in Italy this September.

Train passengers in Italy could face delays or cancellations this week due to a national rail strike on Thursday, September 4th, and Friday, September 5th. Here's what you should know if you have a journey planned.

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Italy's volcanic region of Campi Flegrei and the nearby city of Naples on Monday, leaving residents shaken but causing no immediate damage.

Naples shaken by 4.0-magnitude quake, motorists warned of heavy traffic as Italy’s peak holiday season ends, and more news this Monday.

From film and literary festivals to transport strikes, here’s what to expect in Italy this week.

Most home sales in Italy don’t incur tax at all, but if you meet certain criteria you could be facing a big bill.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday urged women to report images shared online without their consent, as the number of complaints rose and it emerged that the premier herself had been targeted.

New government grants or 'bonuses' are being made available in Italy this autumn, but claimants will need to act fast.

Rome was to impose a 30km/h speed limit in its historic centre in a bid to reduce traffic accidents, councillors said, following the success of similar schemes in other Italian cities.

From new train and flight routes to the launch of an EU-wide passport checks system, here are the major changes you should know about if you're travelling in Italy this autumn.

New direct routes launching in the coming months will connect Italy's biggest airports with destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

UK residents can access free healthcare in Italy with the Global Health Insurance Card – but when and how can you use it?

The Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with Hollywood royalty heading to Italy's swanky movie showcase where a strong line up of star-packed films will vie with protests over Gaza for public attention.

If you’re planning a long car journey in Italy this weekend, you'll have to be patient as it's forecast to be one of the busiest of the year for traffic.

From nationwide transport strikes to food festivals and a new electric car bonus, here's what to expect in Italy this month.

People travelling to, from or across Italy could face major delays or cancellations next month, as trade unions have announced walkouts affecting air, rail and local public transport services.

After Italy drastically tightened rules around claiming ancestry-based citizenship, what are the alternative routes to gaining Italian residency for those affected? The Local asks the experts for their advice.

While it's often translated as merely the start of a new school year or the end of a holiday, this word has a deeper cultural significance.

Looking for a brief escape from the crowds? Here are five day trips you can easily make from Rome by train.

This Italian phrase is for when the world has you on the ropes.