News Archive for May 2026

Here you can find articles published in May 2026. Return to full archive here

01 May
- Italy extends fuel excise tax cuts
- Blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force
- La Bella Vita: Labour Day festivities and refreshing Italian coffee options
- Thousands evacuated as Tuscany wildfire spreads
- Jury of Italy's Venice Biennale resigns over Russia row
02 May
- 'Second life': Vintage Fiat 500s get electric makeover
- Italy's ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic legend Zanardi dies
03 May
- On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
- US Secretary of State to visit Vatican and Rome after Trump row
04 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
- How to study for your Italian driver's license theory exam
- CALENDAR: When beaches open in each Italian region in 2026
05 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
- Italy to deepen energy and defence ties with Azerbaijan amid Iran war
- US says Rubio to discuss Middle East in Vatican visit
- Italy's mosquito season has started: So how do you keep them at bay?
06 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
- Venice Biennale opens in turmoil over Russian presence
- 'A dangerous tool': Italy's Meloni slams sexualised AI deepfakes of herself
- US threatens to scrap EU visa waivers over data sharing demands
- Italy hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain as heat breaks
- LISTED: The airlines in Italy cancelling flights and adding extra charges
07 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
- 'A lot to talk about': Rubio meets pope at the Vatican after Trump criticism
- What to know about the start of Italy's tax filing season
08 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
- How Italy’s air transport strikes are affecting travel on Monday
- Rubio meets Italian PM Meloni after Trump 'courage' criticism
- 'The pope has arrived!': Leo marks one-year anniversary with southern Italy visit
- RANKED: The Italian regions where it’s easiest (and hardest) to be a mother
- La Bella Vita: Navigating mosquito season and the Roman foods to try at least once
- Rubio says he had 'very good meeting' with Pope Leo
09 May
- EU Commission clarifies flight compensation rights amid travel disruption
- Conflict inflames tensions at Venice Biennale of Art
10 May
- On the Agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
11 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
- Hantavirus: Italy puts four people in quarantine after KLM flight
- Q&A: How do I renew my pre-Brexit Italian residency card?
12 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
- A step-by-step guide to renewing your pre-Brexit Italian residency card
- EU court sides with Italy over Meta on publishers' compensation rights
- Milan's public transport strike on Friday: What passengers can expect
13 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
- One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel
- British tourist quarantined in Milan tests negative for hantavirus
- Hantavirus in Italy: What we know about the situation so far
- Princess Kate visits Italy on first official trip since cancer treatment
- Easyjet to launch new route between Italy and south-west France
14 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
- Moving to Italy: What to read before retiring to Italy and how the ‘golden’ visa works
- Italian word of the day: 'Incasinato'
- Italian police caught selling information to private investigators
- Dozens of wild peacocks invade Italian seaside town
- Cinque Terre unveils renovated trail for less crowded hiking
15 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
- How to find pet sitters or boarding kennels in Italy
- Free childcare in Italy: The regions covering the cost - and why others aren’t
- What you need to know about Italy's 2026 summer sales
- Milan Fashion Week to ask brands not to show fur
16 May
- Inside Italy: I didn't move to Tuscany for the free childcare - but it helped
17 May
- On the Agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
- Eight injured as driver in Italian city runs over pedestrians
- Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' wins Eurovision, with Israel second
- Eyewitness says Modena tragedy could have been even worse
- Scuffles in France, Italy and beyond as Swatch sale descends into chaos
18 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
- How Italy’s general strike is affecting travel on Monday
- 'Trend will continue': Number of people refused entry to Europe sees sharp rise
- The Italian supermarkets offering the best discounts
- 'I was never a priest' admits star of Rome's hot priests calendar
19 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
- Campaigners warn Italy's gutted sexual consent bill could help rapists
- EES: Do Italy’s pre-Brexit UK residents now need a Carta di Soggiorno?
- MAPS: How many US citizens live in Italy and where?
20 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
- EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
- MAP: Where to find Italy's 38 new Blue Flag beaches
- Wizz Air to launch new Italy flight routes for 2026
- Modena car attacker charged with 'acts of violence'
- EES: 7,000 overstayers snared since launch of EU's new Schengen border checks
- Italy's Meloni says Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists 'unacceptable'
21 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
- Hundreds of Italy's historic private homes open for free this Sunday
- La Bella Vita: Beach season, hidden courtyards and quiet(er) hikes
- Italy braced for first heatwave of the year with temperatures up to 34C
- Italian expression of the day: 'Manca poco'
- Step by step: How to get a US passport for a child born in Italy
22 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
- Italian divers in Maldives 'may have got lost' in cave
- Why isn't Pentecost Monday a public holiday in Italy?
- What's on in Italy: 21 events to look forward to in June
- Who can vote in Italy’s local elections?
23 May
- Are language tests in Europe a valuable integration policy or just political posturing?
- What is Italy's 'Land of Fires' and why is the Pope visiting it?
24 May
- On the Agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
25 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
- 'Born here but still a foreigner': The rare Muslim candidates in Italy's local elections
- UPDATED: The transport strikes to expect in Italy this June
- Americans in Italy: The most popular areas to move to and passports for kids born in Italy
26 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
- MAPS: How hot will it get around Italy this week?
- Italian right claims victory in local elections
- Everything that changes in Italy in June 2026
- Florence rated best place in Italy for families to live
27 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
- Italy’s general strike: How is travel affected on Friday?
- How Florence has banned new tourist lets beyond the historic centre
- Europe heatwave a 'brutal reminder' of climate change
- Public swimming pools in Italy: Where (and how) to cool off
- Italian word of the day: ‘Apripista’
28 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
- MAPS: How hot will it be in Italy over the long weekend?
- Italy to seize hundreds of millions from late Sicilian mafia boss
- Live shows, concerts and film screenings: What to expect this Republic Day in Italy
- Italy declares red heatwave alert for five Italian cities
- La Bella Vita: Pool days, floral displays and Republic Day
29 May
- Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
- Italy pushes for tighter EU border controls amid Ebola outbreak
- Where to watch outdoor cinema in Italy this summer
30 May
- Inside Italy: Whatever the reason, bottled water in Italy’s restaurants is here to stay
- US consulate contractor accused of exploiting Indian workers in Italy
- Biggest EU economies agree on steps for financial integration
31 May
- On the Agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week