Italy cuts diesel tax by 17 cents per litre until 6 August
Italy is reducing the diesel tax by 17 cents per litre from 30 July to 6 August 2026. No discount applies to petrol, drawing criticism from consumer associations.
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Colosseum open until 11.30 pm: Italy trials evening opening hours in August
The Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Castello Sforzesco will open for up to four hours longer in the evenings during August 2026. The Vatican Museums will also be offering evening guided tours.
5 Million Euros in 60 Days: Venice Concludes Entry Fee Trial Phase in 2026
Venice entry fee: the 2026 trial phase ends with over 5 million euros in revenue and 650,000 vouchers. How things will proceed in 2027 remains to be seen.
Italy Leads Europe's Summer Tourism in 2026 by a Wide Margin
Italy leads Europe's summer tourism in 2026: with an OTA saturation rate of 51.2 per cent, it ranks ahead of Spain and France, with Calabria growing fastest.
Italy Shuts Down 850 Speed Cameras: What the New Autovelox Decree Means
Speed cameras in Italy: A new decree decommissions around 850 outdated devices from July 2026 and requires annual calibration. What drivers need to know.
The Prosecco Region in Four Days: Treviso, Vineyards, Venice, and Friuli
The Prosecco region between Treviso, Venice and Friuli can be explored in four days: vineyards, aperitivo and genuine enjoyment without a big budget.
Stresa Festival 2026: Music on Lago Maggiore
The Stresa Festival 2026 brings concerts from baroque to jazz to Lago Maggiore from 16 July to 9 September, with a grand finale at the Teatro alla Scala.
Castel Sant'Angelo in Licata: Sicily's Forgotten Fortress
Castel Sant'Angelo in Licata: the baroque fortress on Monte Sant'Angelo, with views of Sicily's coastline, a rich history and archaeological heritage.
Cinque Terre: New Rules to Combat the Tourist Surge from 2027
Cinque Terre: new rules against the tourist surge. Vernazza limits groups to 25 people and bans megaphones from 2027.
Goccia di Mare: Our Restaurant Recommendation in Briatico
Goccia di Mare in Briatico: a restaurant recommendation on the Costa degli Dei, featuring Calabrian cuisine, pizza, pasta, and breathtaking sunsets.
Blue Flag in Tuscany: The Award-Winning Beaches of 2026
Blue Flag in Tuscany 2026: which beaches along the Versilia, the Etruscan Coast and the Maremma carry the Bandiera Blu. The complete overview for this summer.
Punta Molentis: Sardinian Beach Bans Parasols for Visitors Aged 10 to 65
Punta Molentis in Sardinia is banning parasols for visitors aged 10 to 65 and charging a ten-euro entry fee. What is behind the new beach rules?