Sardinia launches €100 million green scheme for home solar panels
The Sardinia Region has introduced a major green initiative, offering non-repayable grants for home solar panels and electricity storage systems for self-consumption.
UN Best Tourism Villages 2025: Italy’s trio on the list
The UN Best Tourism Villages initiative puts Italy in the frame for 2025 with three villages.
Get €20k to buy a home in Italy: a Tuscan village's housing incentive
Picture a medieval Tuscan hill village where the council helps pay for your move—up to €20,000 towards buying a home. Olive groves, proper trattorie and a calmer rhythm without big‑city aggro.
Florence says goodbye to rickshaws and tuk-tuks: everything visitors need to know
Florence is taking a decisive step to protect its historic heart. From 15th October 2025, the city will ban rickshaws, tuk-tuks, golf carts and other “atypical tourist vehicles” from circulating in its UNESCO-listed centre.
Siena wins EU Green Award 2027: sustainability and urban innovation
Siena has been named the winner of the EU Green Leaf Award 2027.
Real estate investments in Italy: opportunities from the EU’s new energy standards
As climate change and the need for sustainable practices take centre stage, the European Union’s revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) marks a pivotal regulatory moment.
Tourist Tax in Italy 2025: city rules and rates
A tourist tax, often referred to as a city tax, is a small fee levied by municipalities on visitors staying in paid accommodation. Far from being an arbitrary charge, the tourist tax in Italy serves as a tool to manage the impacts of a high volume of travellers.