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 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 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 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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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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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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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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The year started with the first of the bank holidays in Italy of 2025 on 1 January, New Year’s Day. Now, the country is preparing for its second festive break on Monday, 6 January, with the public holiday for the Epiphany.
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A recent Istat survey titled “Aspects of Daily Life” highlights concerning health and lifestyle trends in Italy. It reveals that almost half of the adult population is overweight or obese.
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Italy’s population aged further in 2023, with nearly six people over 64 for every child under six, according to a report by the national statistics agency, Istat.
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