When people think of the capital of Italy, their minds often go straight to Rome. However, the Eternal City was actually the third capital of the unified country.

Florence has opened its 5th Starbucks store, the 44th in Italy, in collaboration with Percassi, the exclusive partner of the brand in the country. The new outlet will contribute to the local economy by creating 26 new jobs.

If you're planning on studying abroad in Italy, finding somewhere to live will be top of your list. However, the rising cost of rent for students continues to be one of the main housing issues in Italian cities and a frequently debated topic in the media.

Via Luigi Raffaelli in Forte dei Marmi is the most expensive street in Italy, with an average total value of homes at 6,027,273 euros.

House prices are on the rise in Rome following the summer months, with an increase of 0.8%, bringing the average value of homes to €3,036 per square metre.

Renting or buying a home is not an easy decision for those living in or moving to Italy.

October is a very special month in Italy's capital: despite being well into autumn, it feels like summer is reluctant to give way. Sunshine, beautiful days, and pleasant weather make it the perfect time to explore the city and take weekend trips out of town.

A new law on squatting is to be introduced in Italy, with severe penalties for those who illegally settle in someone else's home. The government has approved amendments to the country's "Security Bill" (known in Italian as the "DDL sicurezza"), introducing a new type of offence in the Penal Cod

Sales on the rise in the second quarter of 2024, with average prices per square metre increasing in Italy and a cut in ECB interest rates.