What are the origins of the Ferragosto summer holiday? Italy marks the national holiday of Ferragosto each year on 15
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Frecce Tricolori: A short history of Italy’s aerobatic jets
Italy’s Frecce Tricolori have been performing spectacular aerobatics for six decades. The Frecce Tricolori, literally “Tricolour Arrows”, are the aerobatic
Italy’s public holidays: a quick guide
The annual dates to look out for on your calendar in Italy and a brief look at the reasons behind
A quick guide to celebrating Easter in Rome
Guide to Holy Week and Easter in Rome and the Vatican in 2022. The week of religious events leading to
Clocks spring forward on 27 March 2022
Central European Summer Time begins in Italy and across Europe on the night of 27 March 2022. This weekend we
Rome’s Mister OK to make New Year’s Day dive into river Tiber
Daredevil diver to plunge into Rome’s river Tiber on 1 January 2022. Maurizio Palmulli, known to Romans as Mister OK, will
Italy set for a sunny New Year
Warm-weather front to bring sharp rise in temperatures to Italy. After a rainy Christmas, Italy is set for a sunny New
Where to buy a Christmas tree in Rome
Christmas trees are on sale at select garden centres and florists in Rome. For Rome residents who wish to create
Italy’s digital identity system: What is SPID and how do I get it?
Italy is known for its red tape but SPID makes life a lot easier, swapping office queues for online services. Here are
Italy marks 100 years of Unknown Soldier with Rome ceremony
Frecce Tricolori will fly over Altare della Patria on 4 November amid a poignant anniversary for Italy. Italy’s president Sergio