Italy

Europe News

Italy expels two Russian diplomats accused of spying, minister says

The Russian foreign ministry quoted by state news agency RIA Novosti said on Thursday that Moscow would react with "an appropriate response."

9 July 2026

Travel News

Catania Airport flights resume after closure over Mount Etna activity

Passengers are being advised that they should still check their flight status with their airline before travelling to the airport.

6 July 2026

Europe News

Pope warns in Lampedusa: migrants victims of inaction

Pope Francis has visited the island that symbolises the migrant crisis. Greeted by thousands, he stressed Europe’s duty to act and urged the faithful not to ignore the suffering of those forced to leave their homeland.

4 July 2026

Residences

Could a family-friendly resort make my toddler sleep the night?

Described as South Tyrol's only quality-time family resort, does Das Mühlwald live up to its promise? It certainly did, says Ruth Wright in her review, as the property ‘gave us space to be a family in all our loud, exhausted, unpredictable messiness’.

3 July 2026

Nature

Milan’s animal parliament gives voice to city’s ‘invisible creatures'

Should animals have a say in urban planning? Milan’s quirky animal parliament gives pigeons, foxes and bugs a voice.

2 July 2026

Culture news

Venice Romanza: Andrea Bocelli spreads love with album anniversary

From crossover classics to stunning special guests, the Italian opera star Andrea Bocelli has left Venice swooning after an amazing show in celebration of the 30th anniversary of his pioneering album Romanza

1 July 2026

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Water cannons cool tourists at Rome's Colosseum amid heatwave

Tourists at Rome's Colosseum cool off with water spray and bottled water as civil protection teams respond to temperatures approaching 40C.

1 July 2026

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Drone captures rivers of lava flowing down Mount Etna

Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, sending bright orange lava down the volcano's slopes as drone footage and ground images capture the spectacular flow.

1 July 2026

Residences

Italy’s luxury portfolio expands with Hyatt, IHG and Dior Spa openings

Planning an Italian getaway? The country’s luxury travel scene will see new hotel openings from Hyatt and IHG, alongside a permanent Dior Spa set among the hills of Sicily.

30 June 2026

Culture news

AI helps scientists decipher papyrus scroll burnt in Vesuvius eruption

The scroll was first discovered in the 1750s but was too fragile to open. Using AI, scholars deciphered the full text and discovered a philosophical treaties on ethics and human progress.

30 June 2026

Destinations

Where to go on the Italian Riviera for a luxury coastal escape

As interest in the Italian Riviera soars, travel experts reveal the most luxurious coastal towns to visit in Liguria.

30 June 2026

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Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave

As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat alert.

26 June 2026

Travel News

Rome airports could suspend EES checks to avoid summer travel chaos

There have already been calls to put the system on hold and airports requiring extra security to manage queues.

26 June 2026

Health news

Meet Italy's 'golden players' — the basketball devotees aged 40 to 70

Italy's Golden Players — men and women aged 40 to 70 — are heading to the FIBA Masters Open in Corinth this July, while scientists are quietly using them to unlock the secrets of how sport shapes how we age.

26 June 2026

The Cube

Meloni-Trump spat: What do the polls say about Meloni's popularity?

A dispute between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has sparked debate about her standing with voters.

24 June 2026

Business

The Ray-Ban heir who wants to buy out his own family from the brand

An heir to the Ray-Ban fortune has gone public with a direct appeal to his family's holding company, urging it to support his multi-billion-euro plan to buy out two of his siblings just days before a decisive shareholder vote.

22 June 2026

Europe News

Trump and Meloni continue to trade jabs after G7 meeting

Writing on Truth Social, Trump said: "She is doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity".

20 June 2026

Travel News

Venice entry fee could be hiked to €50 under new proposal

The council is also evaluating whether to extend the fee to the entire year, or perhaps include more dates.

19 June 2026

Design

From Pompeii to Évora: Invisible solar panels for heritage sites

Unsightly for some, solar panels are now being disguised and designed as ancient Roman tiles to blend into historic city skylines. From Italy to Portugal, Pompeii and Évora are proving that heritage preservation and sustainability can go hand in hand.

19 June 2026

Tech News

Lawsuits over child suicide and self-harm due to social media mount

Cases are being heard before courts in Italy and France, while the family of a Scottish teen is part of a lawsuit in the United States.

18 June 2026

Europe News

UN World Food Programme welcomes €695 million donation from US

The WFP has said it wants to reach 110 million people in the most acute need around the world this year, for which it would require €11 billion.

17 June 2026

Business

Germany formally rejects UniCredit's €39bn Commerzbank offer

Germany has officially rejected UniCredit's offer for Commerzbank and said it supports the lender's independence.

16 June 2026

Moments

A ‘cats of Rome’ running tour has just launched

You’ll visit sights like the Colosseum and Pyramid of Cestius, passing by feline colonies along the way.

15 June 2026

Climate

How sea level rise is threatening Italy’s Cinque Terre coastline

Beaches, ports and, during extreme events, even the railway line that runs through the Cinque Terre National Park are at risk.

15 June 2026

Travel News

Sardinia: beach shade only for children and elderly

After the fire that devastated Punta Molentis beach in 2025, local authorities have introduced very strict rules this year. Citizens, however, have criticised the measures, which also impose limited access.

14 June 2026

The Cube

Viral Dua Lipa wedding photos were AI-generated

A series of fake images purporting to show pop star Dua Lipa celebrating her wedding in the Sicilian town of Palermo have fooled users and even some digital media outlets.

12 June 2026