Italy

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:28:41 +0200
Public swimming pools in Italy: Where (and how) to cool off
Everything you need to know about public swimming pools in Italy, from pricing and hygiene rules to where to find the best spots.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:59:14 +0200
‘Shot itself in the foot’: How Italy’s citizenship crackdown stranded its diaspora
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.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:20:10 +0200
'Italians feel sorry for us': Americans on life in Italy in the Trump era
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.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:19:56 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Forestiero'
You won't be a stranger to this word by the time we're through...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:33:46 +0200
EU breathes sigh of relief over new Trump tariffs
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.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:47:44 +0200
Who can still apply for Italian citizenship via ancestry?
After Italy tightened the law in 2025, who is still eligible for Italian citizenship by descent and what exactly are the rules on applying?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:25:40 +0200
How badly is your Italian region affected by wildfires?
With wildfires raging across southern Italy this week as temperatures in parts of Sicily push 45C, here’s how to check the forest fire risk in your area.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:43:23 +0200
Descendants of Italian emigrants get new chance to claim citizenship after EU court referral
Hundreds of thousands of people blocked from claiming citizenship by ancestry were urged to file new claims immediately after Italy referred the restrictions to Europe’s highest court.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:03:51 +0200
Italy's far right line up to defend jeweller who killed robbers
A jeweller convicted for killing armed robbers after they left his shop has far-right deputies in Italy falling over themselves to defend him ahead of next year's general election.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:55:54 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Incendio'
Do you have a burning need to know how to use this word correctly?

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:07:16 +0200
Four ways getting your driving license in Italy is more difficult than in the US
If you're an American moving to Italy and want to continue driving here, you'll eventually have to retake your driver's test. These are a few of the main differences between the two countries you should be aware of.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:51:15 +0200
La Bella Vita: Safety in Italy's cities and taking selfies in the mountains
From avoiding being part of the 'Instagram selfie' mass tourism problem in the mountains to understanding the reality about street crime in Italy, you'll find everything you need to eat, talk, drink and live like an Italian in our weekly...

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:50:17 +0200
Firefighter dead and residents evacuated as wildfires ravage Sicily
An Italian firefighter died on Wednesday while battling flames in southern Sicily, where dozens of forest and bush fires are raging, authorities said.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:24:07 +0200
MAP: How to find out where Italy's wildfires are
With Italian regions hit by an increasing number of wildfires, here’s how to find out where active blazes are happening.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:47:29 +0200
Woman dies after being rammed by car in northern Italy
A woman injured by a runaway driver with a history of mental health problems in Modena in May has died of her injuries.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:53:41 +0200
‘Catastrophic decision’: How Brexit affected Brits in Italy
From “annoying” to “embarrassing, frustrating and sad”, here’s how British nationals with a close connection to Italy feel about the UK’s decision to leave the EU, ten years on.

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:58:04 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Permesso'
May we introduce you to this very polite Italian word?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:43:29 +0200
Everything that changes in Italy in August 2026
Regular life in Italy pretty much grinds to a halt in August as offices empty out, parliament breaks for the summer and everyone heads for the beach. But there are still some changes to know about – here's what to expect in Italy over ...

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:46:27 +0200
Rabat urges Rome to 'shed full light' on death of Moroccan in Bologna
Morocco has demanded that Italian authorities explain the death of one the kingdom's nationals during his arrest in Bologna, an event that sparked major protests in the Italian city.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:36:28 +0200
EU cancels subsidy to Venice Biennale over Russia presence
The European Union said Tuesday that it had definitively cancelled a two million euro ($2.3 million) grant to the Venice Biennale over Russia's presence at the world's biggest contemporary art show.

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