Italy may restore St Francis holiday in 2026
Italy is set to reinstate 4 October as a national public holiday in honour of St Francis of Assisi, nearly 50 years after the date was removed from the calendar.
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Category: Life in Italy
Food prices in Italy 30% higher than 2019
Rome, 10 September 2025 – After two months of stability, food prices in Italy rose by 0.4% in August, ISTAT reported. That marks a 1.4% increase since January and a 4% rise year-on-year compared with August 2024, up from July’s 3.7%.
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One in four children in Italy at risk of poverty or social exclusion
More than one in four children under 16 in Italy live at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to new data released by national statistics agency ISTAT. The 2024 survey, part of Italy’s Annual Study on Income and Living Conditions, reveals that regional inequality, family structure, and parental education remain key factors behind children’s […]
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Italian Universities struggle as China rises in rankings
Italy’s universities continue to fall behind in the global academic race, according to the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Of the 66 Italian institutions featured in the 2025 Global 2000 list, 80% dropped in the rankings.
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Northern Italy leads in Quality of Life rankings for 2025
Northern Italy continues to outperform the rest of the country in the 2025 Quality of Life rankings published by Il Sole 24 Ore. Bolzano, Gorizia, and Lecco top the lists for seniors, young adults, and children, respectively.
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Property prices are falling in Italy
Property prices in Italy are falling, with Veneto experiencing the steepest decline at 8.5%, according to the latest data. However, the drop in prices has been countrywide with every region affected.
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New guidance on driving under the influence of drugs
New official guidance on how to assess drug use in relation to driving, clarifying how recent changes to the Highway Code should be interpreted, has been issued. So-called drug-driving legislation aims to protect those on prescribed medication while punishing those using recreational drugs before driving.
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Single mothers struggle in Italy – Save the Children report
Mothers in Italy are ever more alone and penalised, Save The Children said Tuesday. The report added they are the most at risk of poverty.
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Baby bonus for newborn and adopted children
The INPS has released full instructions for accessing the new baby bonus scheme for newborn and adopted children. From 1 January 2025, families in Italy can apply for a €1,000 bonus for each child born or adopted.
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Population decline in Italy continues
Italy’s resident population continued its decline last year, dropping by 37,000 to 58,934,000 as of January 1, 2025, according to data released by national statistics agency Istat on Tuesday.
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