#italy

#italy

The Riviera del Conero is the Marche's most precious jewel, in a region still largely unchanged by mass tourism. You'll rarely hear any language other than Italian as it's all locals and other Italians on their summer holidays.

The carcasses of 18 wolves have been found in an Italian national park within the space of a week in an apparent series of poisonings described by conservationists as the most serious crimes against wildlife in Italy in a decade.

The robbers, who have been described as 'uomini talpa' or the 'mole men' in Italy, had meticulously planned the operation against the Credit Agricole bank in the city's Vomero district.

We had problems because of a shortage of jet fuel in three Italian airports -- Venice, Brindisi and Catania. It was all resolved within a day and in some cases within hours, without having to cancel flights.

I'm a frequent flyer, so I travel through Fiumicino a lot, and what has stood out is how inconsistent the instructions have been. On one arrival, after a Singapore Airlines flight, I told the officer directing people at the start of the very long All Passports queue that I am an Australian citizen and a permanent resident in Italy. I was then told simply to use the EU line, and I went through with no problem.

Rome is famed for its rich history, iconic ancient landmarks, and delicious cuisine. When you're not working from an internet cafe or coworking space, you'll find yourself stepping back in time at the Colosseum or tucking into local cuisine.

In 2025, the mountain rescue service faced an unprecedented number of operations, with 13,037 rescues conducted, averaging 35 missions a day, reflecting a significant increase in demand.

Only in Rome can you take your morning espresso with a view of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. There's something kind of glamorous-tongue-in-cheek, even-about casually waking up in a cozy Airbnb and opening your eyes to a site where hundreds of thousands of brave gladiators engaged in combat for over 350 years.

Sperlonga, Italy, is home to fewer than 4,000 full-time residents, making it a prime place to go for some peace and solitude. Its shoreline is also a Blue Flag certified beach, meaning its water quality, sustainability, and environmental management practices are among the best in the world.

In the mountain village of Capracotta, snowdrifts reached over five feet, burying streets and forcing residents to dig tunnels through the snow.

The biggest advantage of the Elective Residence Visa is simplicity. There's no requirement to buy real estate, invest large sums, or create jobs. Instead, applicants must demonstrate stable, passive income and the ability to live without burdening the Italian system.

In 2025, MAN Truck & Bus Italia recorded a turnover of €617 million, representing an 11 per cent increase compared to the previous year and marking the third consecutive annual record.

"I respect every club and every country; it was an instinctive reaction. I was simply watching the penalty shoot-out with my team-mates."

The investigations were opened over concerns that important information-such as warnings and precautions for cosmetics not intended for, or tested on, minors-may have been omitted or presented in a misleading manner.