If you're heading to Italy for the summer holidays or are lucky enough to live in Italy all year round, we're here to help with some tips and tricks to help keep you and your house cool amidst the soaring temperatures this summer.

Italy is the best country in the world to travel to and also has the best hotels.

A freeze in Russian gas supplies is something that isn't beyond the realm of possibility and would have knock on effects on Europe's economy.

A city oriented towards digital development that is sustainable, with a better quality of life and, above all, on a human scale. These are the characteristics of the 'Human Smart City' according to EY, which has drawn up an index to identify the cities in Italy that come closest to this model.

The pandemic has profoundly changed the way of working. Many companies and employees have discovered that working from home offers undoubted advantages, and while some companies have gone back to the office, others have made it the norm to work from home at least half the time.

The list of Italian villages offering properties for sale at symbolic prices continues to expand in 2022 and now, the scheme has a new village in Sardinia. The 1 euro  home initiative has arrived in Bonnanaro (in the province of Sassari).

Summer 2022 promises to be hot, and we're not just talking about the weather. Prices are also heating up, especially when it comes to fuel prices in Italy, as petrol and diesel continue to soar in part thanks to rising inflation.

Lombardy's mountain refuges are opening their doors to bring young people and their families closer to nature thanks to the initiative known in Italy as "#Fg4m - Estate 2022 in rifugio" Until September, young people under 16 can apply for free overnight stays in Lombardy's mountain cabins.

If you're struggling with the heat in your Italian holiday home this summer, choosing an alternative to air conditioning is proving more and more attractive thanks to rising electricity prices. But how much does a fan consume? And how much does it cost to run a fan?

Airline disruptions, inflation and rising costs are making going on holiday this summer a challenge for many.