With firm dates now in place for the launch of the EU's new biometric passport checks and online visa waiver systems, we answer your questions on how these systems will work for tourists, foreign ...

As thousands of people prepare to leave for the long August holidays, Italian authorities have released a handy calendar flagging the dates to avoid on the country's roads in the coming weeks.

Train passengers in Italy have been warned to expect major delays this August due to planned maintenance works on popular high-speed routes including the Rome-Milan and Milan-Venice lines.