Paper ID cards will no longer be valid in Italy from 4 August 2026, regardless of the expiry date printed on the document. Italian authorities are urging holders of paper identity cards to apply in advance for the electronic identity card, known as the carta d’identità elettronica (CIE).
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The University of Florence has launched Impronte Digitali, a new digital library aimed at preserving and sharing rare historical materials held across its libraries.
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L’Aquila is set to become Italy’s Capital of Culture 2026 on 17 January, spotlighting a city defined by history, creativity and remarkable resilience. The title brings a year-long cultural calendar, investment and fresh attention to this Abruzzo capital, long recovering from the devastating 2009 earthquake. Our quick guide to L’Aquila highlights some of the top […]
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ROME — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday aligned with French President Emmanuel Macron on the need for the EU talks with Russia directly if current U.S.-led peace efforts over the war in Ukraine fail to produce a lasting agreement.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday that her ruling coalition will press ahead with a new election law if opposition parties refuse to engage in constructive dialogue on the reform.
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Italy’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level on record in November, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday. Provisional data from national statistics agency Istat showed unemployment at 5.7%, down 0.1 percentage points on October.
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There is fresh hope for the release of Italian aid worker Alberto Trentini and businessman Mario Burlò after Venezuela this week began freeing some political prisoners. The move follows the United States’ recent ousting of former leader Nicolás Maduro. This shift has prompted Caracas to signal a possible thaw in its handling of foreign detainees.
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Padua (Padova) is one of northern Italy’s most historic cities and one of its most liveable. Located in the Veneto region, it sits just west of Venice and has been shaped by centuries of learning, religion and civic life. It is compact, walkable and ideal for a short cultural break or an overnight stop on […]
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Nation-wide airline and airport strikes on Thursday 9 January are expected to cause major disruption to travel across Italy.
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Italy’s scenic Amalfi Coast was partially cut in two after a landslide blocked the main coastal road during an intense spell of heavy rain on Wednesday.
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