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Why August 15th is a public holiday in Italy
ITALY EXPLAINED

Why August 15th is a public holiday in Italy

Why are so many of Italy’s beaches privatised?
TOURISM

Why are so many of Italy's beaches privatised?

Many holidaymakers will have to pay for the privilege of enjoying Italy's coastline this summer, as the number of privately-run beaches keeps growing. Why are there so many, and is this about to change?

TRAVEL: How to spot Italy’s ‘fake authentic’ tourist villages
OPINION & ANALYSIS

TRAVEL: How to spot Italy’s ‘fake authentic’ tourist villages

Mental health and living abroad: New data reveals the most common pitfalls
PARTNER CONTENT

Mental health and living abroad: New data reveals the most common pitfalls

READERS INSIGHTS

TELL US: What was your craziest ‘only in Italy’ moment?

TELL US: What was your craziest ‘only in Italy’ moment?
ITALY EXPLAINED

The 7 signs that August has arrived in Italy

The 7 signs that August has arrived in Italy
PROPERTY

REVEALED: Where in Europe have house prices and rent costs increased the most?

REVEALED: Where in Europe have house prices and rent costs increased the most?
PARTNER CONTENT

Four ways to make the most of your Italian summer

Four ways to make the most of your Italian summer
What to do in Rome this August
DISCOVER ITALY

What to do in Rome this August

Ferragosto: Why the long August holidays are untouchable for Italians
OPINION & ANALYSIS

Ferragosto: Why the long August holidays are untouchable for Italians

Can your boss force you to work during a heatwave in Italy?
HEATWAVE

Can your boss force you to work during a heatwave in Italy?

ECONOMY

EXPLAINED: What’s changing under Italy’s post-pandemic recovery plan?

EXPLAINED: What’s changing under Italy’s post-pandemic recovery plan?