For the first time, a great white shark off Sicily has been captured on underwater video in the Mediterranean. Here is what this means and how dangerous the shark actually is to humans.
Cheese in Italy: more than 400 varieties, 50 DOP specialties, and striking regional differences. An overview from Parmigiano to Mozzarella di Bufala.
German pension in Italy: payment, double taxation, flat tax, and health insurance. The essential guide for those moving to Italy and retirees.
Beer in Italy: an overview of brands such as Peroni, Moretti, and Ichnusa, the history, the craft beer movement, and drinking culture.
Italy is extending its fuel discount only through June 6, 2026. After that, gas prices could rise again. Here is what vacationers should know.
Tipping in Italy: Is it expected? What do coperto and servizio actually mean, and what do Italians really do?
Tap water in Italy: drinkable or not? The answer depends on where one happens to be. What vacationers and those moving to Italy should know.
ZTL in Italy: what it is, how enforcement works, and why vacationers often don't realize they've driven into a trap until they're back home.
Ferrara bridges the Renaissance and the modern era: Andy Warhol at the Palazzo dei Diamanti, great art, and cultural highlights.
Italy's beaches are heading into summer 2026 with record numbers: these regions and seaside resorts have now earned the coveted "Blue Flag" designation.
Housing shortage at Lake Garda: Italian media report on rising rents, the Airbnb boom, and the challenges facing local residents.
