Before Italy tightened its citizenship rules, applicants were booking flights and signing leases on the strength of a government campaign urging them to connect with their roots.
Tensions have been running high between the US and its historical allies in Europe, but how does this affect Americans living in Italy? We asked The Local's readers about their experiences.
The European Union expressed relief Friday over a new wave of US tariffs imposed by Washington on trading partners, following concerns of possible retaliation to a massive fine Brussels had slapped on US giant Google.