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Residenza and Codice Fiscale: First Visit to the Authorities in Pozzuoli

A first-hand account from Pozzuoli: residence registration postponed, tax code (codice fiscale) secured. What newcomers should know about navigating Italian bureaucracy.

Italy's school year begins on Monday: what's new for 2026/27

On Monday, 14 September 2026, the new school year begins in many Italian regions. Among the changes are the introduction of Latin and stricter rules.

From Monday evening: 24-hour rail strike across Italy

From Monday, 7 September at 21:18, trains in Italy will be on strike for 24 hours. Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenord and regional trains are all affected.

Warmest Summer? What Italy's 2026 Record Really Shows

Italy's summer 2026 in interim review: records broken in the June-July bimestre, yet 2003 still leads the all-time summer rankings. Evidence, causes and consequences.

After the Earthquake: Monteruscello Fest Raises Funds for Pozzuoli

The Monteruscello Fest 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 October in Pozzuoli. The proceeds will go to those affected by the earthquake and to the Fondazione Telethon.

The Swiss Guard in the Vatican: 500 Years in Service of the Pope

The Swiss Guard has protected the Pope since 1506. A portrait of the corps in the Vatican: history, requirements and daily life in service.

Trappeto: How a Sicilian Village Moved to Solingen

Trappeto in Sicily and Solingen-Ohligs share a remarkable story: how a fishing village found a second home in the Bergisches Land.

Bufala Fest 2026: Five Days of Indulgence in the Heart of Naples

Ten years of Bufala Fest in Naples: from 2 to 6 September, the Piazza Municipio is entirely devoted to Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP.

Accademia della Cucina: Italy's Culinary Memory

Since 1953, the Accademia Italiana della Cucina has been safeguarding Italy's culinary heritage, through research, recipes and a worldwide network.

Montemitro: One Child Brings a Village Back to Life

Tornado in the North, Saharan Sand in the South: Italy's Weather

Tornado in Cremona, Saharan dust and 37 degrees in Naples: Italy is experiencing weather extremes in the north and south today. An overview of the situation.

400 Evacuated, State of Emergency: Italy After the Severe Weather

Aftermath of the storms of 20–21 August: 400 evacuated in Lombardy, state of emergency requested. Tuscany and Liguria also severely affected.