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Nine of the best destinations for an autumn break to Italy

October 2, 2022September 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Autumn in Italy is a time for gorgeous scenery, divine food and wine, and a great atmosphere. Here are nine of our suggestions for an autumn break to Italy.

5 of Italy’s Top Opera Houses

August 27, 2022October 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As the birthplace of opera, Italy is one of the best places in the world to enjoy this musical art form. ItalyNewsOnline looks at 5 of Italy’s top opera houses.

No Covid Entry Rules into Italy from June 1st

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 30th May, the Italian government announced it will drop all its entry rules from June 1st. Visitors will no longer have to show proof of vaccination, recovery or negative test.

Face masks still required on Italian flights

Italy to keep masks on plane requirement despite EU agreeing to lift mandate

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Authorities in Italy announced they will keep in place the mandatory COVID-19 face mask requirement for citizens on flights to and from Italy. This despite the EU ending its obligation to wear masks in airports and planes today (May 16).

ITA to open South America routes with new Airbus A350-900

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ITA Airways confirmed on Twitter it is opening routes to South America from June. The airline has also acquired its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which it will deploy to the continent.

Costa Toscana. Image courtesy of Costa Cruises

Costa Toscana departs on maiden voyage in Italy

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Costa Cruises’ latest Italian-flagged ship set sail from Savona on her maiden cruise. The Costa Toscana is a latest-generation ship.

Italy removes non-essential travel ban for third countries

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Travellers from non-European countries will be able to enter Italy under the same rules as EU travellers from 1st March. Essentially, the non-essential travel ban will lift.

A glimpse of Turin

January 22, 2022January 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The unified Italy’s first capital and the current capital of the Piedmont region, Turin has a long history and a beautiful heart.

Green Pass changes come into effect next week

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 1st September, the scope of Italy’s Green pass will extend to include other elements of transport and education. The Head Teachers Union says the school system is still not ready for the new rules.

Alitalia successor ITA will start flying in mid-October

ITA to start flying in mid-October after deal agreed with European Commission

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) will replace state-owned Alitalia and start flying in mid-October. This after Italy reached a long-awaited deal with the European Commission following months of haggling over the fate of the old, loss-making airline.