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Italian word of the day: 'Sacco'

Italian word of the day

Italian word of the day: 'Sacco'

Can US citizens vote from abroad?

Partner Content

Can US citizens vote from abroad?

Italy's summer drags on as highs of over 36C forecast going into weekend

Weather

Italy's summer drags on as highs of over 36C forecast going into weekend

Temperatures will briefly ease as September begins, but the hot weather is expected to make a comeback starting from Thursday.

TELL US: Do you need to speak fluent Italian to live in Italy?

Reader insights

TELL US: Do you need to speak fluent Italian to live in Italy?

'Warning to Europe': How Iceland's 'No' vote is a blow to the EU

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'Warning to Europe': How Iceland's 'No' vote is a blow to the EU

Italy and Spain extend border checks for 15 days in migration row

Politics

Italy and Spain extend border checks for 15 days in migration row

Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Today in Italy

Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Iceland votes 'No' to resuming EU talks

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Iceland votes 'No' to resuming EU talks

On the Agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week

What changes in Italy

On the Agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week

Victim in Swiss shooting was Italian: ministry

Crime

Victim in Swiss shooting was Italian: ministry

What Americans abroad need to know about the October 15th tax deadline

Partner Content

What Americans abroad need to know about the October 15th tax deadline

Europe's monarchs and world leaders mourn Norway's King Harald

Royal family

Europe's monarchs and world leaders mourn Norway's King Harald

Air and rail strikes set to restart across Italy from September

Travel news

Air and rail strikes set to restart across Italy from September

Ousted Ukraine defence chief accepts job advising Italian minister

Politics

Ousted Ukraine defence chief accepts job advising Italian minister

Summer 2026

What to know about West Nile fever outbreak in Italy

Health

What to know about West Nile fever outbreak in Italy

MAP: Where Italy's private beaches cost the most – and where you can save money

Cost of living

MAP: Where Italy's private beaches cost the most – and where you can save money

What happens if you need medical care and your Italian doctor is away?

Health

What happens if you need medical care and your Italian doctor is away?

Shells, smoking and sex: The rules you have to follow on Italian beaches

Tourism

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Shells, smoking and sex: The rules you have to follow on Italian beaches

Strikes

The transport strikes to expect in Italy this September

Strikes

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The transport strikes to expect in Italy this September

What to expect from Milan's public transport strike on Friday

Strikes

What to expect from Milan's public transport strike on Friday

The rail travel disruption to expect in Italy this summer

Strikes

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The rail travel disruption to expect in Italy this summer

What are my rights in Italy if a flight is cancelled or delayed?

Travel news

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What are my rights in Italy if a flight is cancelled or delayed?

Travel news

The big changes for travel in Italy this autumn

Travel news

The big changes for travel in Italy this autumn

How long will border checks continue between Italy and Spain?

Travel news

How long will border checks continue between Italy and Spain?

United Airlines announces three new US-Italy routes for 2027

Travel news

United Airlines announces three new US-Italy routes for 2027

LISTED: New direct flights to and from Italy in autumn 2026

Travel news

LISTED: New direct flights to and from Italy in autumn 2026

Moving to Italy

Six things you learn after moving to Italy from the US

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Six things you learn after moving to Italy from the US

Seven things to know before moving to Italy's Puglia region

Property

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Seven things to know before moving to Italy's Puglia region

How to convert an Italian second home into your main residence

Property

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How to convert an Italian second home into your main residence

Four articles to read if you’re planning to retire to Italy

Moving to Italy

Four articles to read if you’re planning to retire to Italy

Discover Italy

What's on in Italy: 19 events not to miss this September

Culture

What's on in Italy: 19 events not to miss this September

Staying in Rome this August? Here’s what to do and see

Culture

Staying in Rome this August? Here’s what to do and see

Five of the best rooftop bars to visit in Rome

Food and Drink

Five of the best rooftop bars to visit in Rome

What you need to know about Italy's free museum Sundays

Tourism

What you need to know about Italy's free museum Sundays

Italian Citizenship

How rejected ‘minor issue’ applicants can have a fresh chance at Italian citizenship

Italian citizenship

How rejected ‘minor issue’ applicants can have a fresh chance at Italian citizenship

A 20-year wait and fluent Italian: How the far right wants to tighten citizenship rules

Politics

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A 20-year wait and fluent Italian: How the far right wants to tighten citizenship rules

What is Italy’s AIRE and who needs to register?

Italian citizenship

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What is Italy’s AIRE and who needs to register?

Descendants of Italian emigrants blocked by ‘minor issue’ get new shot at citizenship

Italian citizenship

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Descendants of Italian emigrants blocked by ‘minor issue’ get new shot at citizenship