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90% of Italians likely to exchange Befana stockings

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Nine out of ten Italian households are expected to exchange Befana stockings on Tuesday morning, marking the Feast of the Epiphany on 6 January, according to industry estimates.

Opposition criticise US foreign policy over Venezuela

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s opposition has criticised Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government for remaining silent on controversial statements by United States President Donald Trump and on recent US actions abroad, including in Venezuela.

6 Italian teenagers killed in Swiss bar fire on New Year's Eve identified. Image shows a sole candle alight n the darkness

All 6 Italian teenagers killed in Swiss bar fire identified

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Six Italian teenagers killed in the New Year’s Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana have now been formally identified. Most were flown back to Italy on Monday, as repatriations continued following the disaster that claimed at least 40 lives.

Rail investment of €100million outlined. Long distance trains may require green pass under new green pass scope

Italy launches €100bn rail investment

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has unveiled a major infrastructure programme aimed at transforming rail travel between 2025 and 2029. The Strategic Rail Plan, announced by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS Group), includes a rail investment of €100 billion and focuses on modernising rail networks, improving stations and expanding sustainable transport options. The government sees the rail system as […]

Turin chocolate - cremino by Baratti & Milano. Image credit: https://www.barattiemilano.it/ricette/cremino-ricetta

Turin and its love affair with chocolate

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Turin and chocolate share a relationship that dates back centuries and remains central to the city’s identity. The connection began in 1560, when the Savoy court moved its capital from Chambéry to Turin.

European Sleeper Amsterdam to Milan route. Image credit: European Sleeper

European Sleeper to launch night train to Milan

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

European Sleeper will expand its night train network with a new service to Milan. The route is scheduled to launch in June 2026.

Florence increase entrance prices to civic museums from February 2026. Palazzo Vecchio - one of the monuments which switched off their lights in protest over energy bills

Florence to raise civic museums ticket prices from February

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Visitors to Florence will pay higher admission fees at the city’s civic museums from 1 February 2026.The municipal administration has approved a general price increase of around 30%.

Discount in shop window for Italy's winter sales.

Italy’s winter sales begin across most regions

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s post-Christmas winter sales have started in most regions. Major cities including Rome and Milan began sales on 3 January 2026.

Rome introduces 30 km/h speed limit in historic centre. Image shows congested traffic in centre of Rome. Image credit: istock

Rome introduces 30 km/h speed limit across historic centre

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From January 2026, all streets in Rome’s historic centre are subject to a 30 km/h speed limit.The measure applies to cars, scooters and motorcycles.

Quick guide to Sardinia. Image shows building built into cliff face at Porto Flavia, Sardinia. Image credit: https://www.goodfon.com/landscapes/wallpaper-cliff-building-porto-flavia-sardinia-italy-biriuzovoe-more-s.html https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

A Quick Guide to Sardinia (2026)

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinia is one of Italy’s most compelling travel destinations, prized for its spectacular coastline, clear waters, dramatic interior landscapes and unique cultural heritage. Our quick guide to Sardinia highlights some of the best the island has to offer.