Wildfires in Italy: Sardinia, Piedmont and Sicily on High Alert
Wildfires in Italy: Sardinia evacuates beaches, Piedmont speaks of an ecological catastrophe, Sicily burns in temperatures exceeding 40 degrees. The latest overview.
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Supermarkets in Italy: Which Chains Exist and Where to Find the Best Deals
Which supermarkets are there in Italy? The main chains from Conad to Lidl, where to shop cheaply and what newcomers should know.
Notte di San Lorenzo: Italy's Shooting Star Nights in August 2026
Notte di San Lorenzo 2026 and the Perseid peak on 12 August: where and when to get the best view of shooting stars in Italy.
Monteviasco: A Mountain Village That Refuses to Give Up
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Ferragosto 2026: What Is Open and Closed in Italy During This Week
Ferragosto in Italy: what is open and closed on 14 and 15 August, including which shops, museums and public transport services are running.
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.
Bottle Deposit in Italy: Is It Coming Soon, Like in Germany?
Italy has not yet introduced a bottle deposit system, but an EU regulation could soon make one mandatory. What consumers and holidaymakers need to know.
Parking in Italy: What Do Blue, White, and Yellow Lines Mean?
Blue means paid, white means free, yellow means no parking. What Italy's parking lines mean, what it costs and how to avoid fines.
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400 hectares burned, district evacuated: the Friuli wildfire after Ferragosto
Wildfires in Friuli: 400 hectares burnt, the hamlet of Pissebus evacuated, Italian water-bombing aircraft using the Weißensee in Carinthia. The full picture.
Toxic Alga Ostreopsis ovata: Current Swimming Bans Along Italy's Coastlines
Toxic alga Ostreopsis ovata: current bathing bans in Apulia, Tuscany, Latium, Sicily and Liguria. Symptoms, causes and practical advice for travellers.
End of the Heatwave: Severe Thunderstorms in Northern Italy
End of the heatwave: severe thunderstorms in northern Italy on 20 August. What travellers to Piemonte, Lombardia, Veneto and Tuscany should know.
Petrol Stations in Italy: How Filling Up Works
How to fill up in Italy: servito vs self-service, paying by card at the machine and using senza piombo without a hitch. A guide for visitors.
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Fourth heatwave in Italy: temperatures of up to 41°C expected this weekend
Fourth heatwave in Italy: temperatures of up to 41°C expected in Florenz and Terni this weekend, with 16 cities on alert. The African anticyclone is set to last until mid-August.
New Etna eruption: Catania airport closed for several hours
New Etna eruption at the Voragine crater in the night of 7 August 2026: why Catania airport was closed to arrivals for several hours.
Etna Eruption and Flight Cancellations: What Rights Travellers Have in Italy
Etna eruption and passenger rights: what travellers need to know about flight cancellations in Italy under EU regulations and the European Consumer Centre.
Carabinieri and Polizia: How Italy's Police Force Works
Carabinieri, Polizia di Stato, Guardia di Finanza: who does what in Italy? The differences explained simply, with practical tips for travellers.
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Sorting Rubbish in Italy: How the raccolta differenziata Works
Sorting rubbish in Italy: a simple guide to raccolta differenziata, with umido, secco, plastica, and porta a porta explained.
Tap Water in Italy: Is It Safe to Drink?
Is tap water in Italy safe to drink? Usually yes, but it depends on the region. What travellers and expats should know about drinking water.
Bollino nero on 8 August: A Black Travel Day in Italy
Bollino nero on 8 August 2026: what travellers should know about Italy's busiest August travel day, including a Brenner forecast and Estate Sicura.
Are There Drugstores in Italy Like dm or Rossmann?
Drugstores in Italy: dm and Rossmann are nowhere to be found. But Acqua & Sapone, Tigotà and Risparmio Casa fill the gap. Our 2026 overview.