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Tourism August 2025 figures show rise in number of tourists. Trevi Fountain entry fee is being mooted again.

Rome moves closer to Trevi Fountain entry fee

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome is set to confirm a Trevi Fountain entry fee for tourists in the coming days. According to Corriere della Sera, the city plans to charge visitors €2 to access the Baroque landmark. Rome residents would continue to enter for free.

Meloni wants protection for farmers in EU-Mercosur deal. Image shows Meloni standing andf speaking in Parliament

Meloni urges caution on EU–Mercosur trade deal

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday that Italy will not approve the EU–Mercosur trade agreement without firm safeguards for farmers.

Finance Minister Giorgetti who defended the Senate approved 2025 budget. He has slammed EU budget rules as stupid and seseless. Budget bill for 2026 has amendments

Italy clarifies gold reserves wording in budget bill

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government has reformulated the wording of an amendment to the 2026 budget bill on Italy’s gold reserves, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Monday.

Foreign Minister Tajani spoke about Italy donation to Ukraine Energy Fund

Italy’s role in Ukraine peace efforts: Tajani highlights progress

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke optimistically about the ongoing efforts to end the war in Ukraine, following discussions in Berlin involving European leaders, American representatives, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. On Tuesday, Tajani reaffirmed Italy’s significant contribution to securing a peaceful resolution, particularly focusing on providing security guarantees for Ukraine.

Italy’s digital leaders: ICity Rank 2025 reveals top connected cities

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s digital transformation continues to advance, with the latest ICity Rank 2025 survey showing strong progress across dozens of municipalities. The annual report, published by Forum PA and presented at FORUM PA Città in Rome, ranks the digital performance of Italy’s 108 provincial capitals across three indices: Digital Administrations, Open Municipalities and Connected Cities.

Fermo in Marche, Italy. Italy is targeting lesser-known regions in its marketing to combat overtourism

Italy targets lesser-known regions to ease over-tourism

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s national tourism board plans to steer visitors towards lesser-known regions to ease over-tourism pressures.

Meloni to auction gifts from foreign dignitaries. Image shows a bemused meloni, standing next to Argentinian President Javier Milei. The gift is a chainsaw-wielding statue of himself. Image credit: X

Meloni to auction foreign gifts for charity

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime minister Giorgia Meloni will auction hundreds of gifts received over the past three years. The items, given mainly by foreign leaders, are worth an estimated €800,000. Proceeds from the sale will go to charity.

British citizens in Italy with dual citizenship or no residencia in Italy need to check the latest UK government updates. Image shows Italian and British passports. Image credit: reddit

British citizens in Italy: UK government updates advice on travel and dual citizenship

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

British citizens living in Italy need to understand fresh travel and border-control rules following recent changes to EU systems and post-Brexit arrangements.

On this day in history: death of Renaissance sculptor Donatello

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Early Renaissance sculptor Donatello died on 12th December, 1466 in Florence. More than five centuries later, his works remain central to Italy’s artistic heritage and are still visible across the country.