A new study from Italy’s National Alcohol Observatory paints a stark picture of drinking habits across the country, with binge drinking almost doubling among women in a decade and the elderly among the most at-risk and least-treated groups.
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Riders of electric scooters in Italy have just one month to comply with new legislation requiring compulsory third-party insurance and an official identification sticker. If not, they face fines of up to €400.
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Today, Italians of all ages will attempt to stick a paper fish on someone’s back without being noticed. The pesce d’Aprile tradition is older than anyone can quite agree on, and considerably more cultured than its name suggests.
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New figures from national statistics agency Istat show Italy’s demographic crisis deepening, with barely half the number of babies born compared to 2008. It is only immigration keeping the population stable.
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Italy’s system of citizenship by descent — long known for allowing claims through multiple generations of ancestry — remains in place, but with significant new limits introduced by legislation in 2025 and now upheld by the country’s top court.
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Italy has one of Europe’s most complex political systems, combining a parliamentary democracy with strong regional government and a powerful constitutional court. We provide an overview of how the Italian government works.
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Italy is divided into 20 regions, which form the highest level of administrative government below the national state. These regions of Italy play a crucial role in managing local services, economic development, infrastructure and healthcare, while also reflecting the country’s deep historical and cultural diversity.
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Sicilian authorities have revoked a 116-year-old management concession for Mondello Beach after concerns emerged about links to organised crime, regional officials announced.
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Italy’s luxury real estate market continues to show stark price divides. A handful of prestigious districts stand out as the most expensive places to buy a home at the start of 2026, according to a new analysis by idealista.
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Italian women who retired in 2025 received state pensions that were on average about 26.5% lower than those granted to men, according to the national social security agency INPS. The disparity highlights persistent gender inequality in retirement income and reflects broader labour-market gaps.
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