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From air travel strikes to Lent celebrations, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

Tree surgeons have cut down a dozen historic pines near Rome's Colosseum, two weeks after three people were hurt when a massive tree fell near the Imperial Forum.

Italy’s Salvini condemns ‘hateful’ rail network attacks, Italian star skier Brignone makes history with second Olympic gold, and more news from Italy this Monday.

Two off-piste skiers were killed and another was in serious condition on Sunday after an avalanche struck a slope near the ski resort of Courmayeur, Italy's alpine rescue said.

Getting stung by unexpected roaming fees is one of the fastest ways to take the air out of your Italy trip – but with a little advance planning, you can keep your internet access without racking up hefty charges.

Like many things in Italy, having the right help - and knowing where to find it - can make all the difference in this notoriously difficult task.

Italy's southern Calabria region has asked that a new national state of emergency be called after days of heavy rains pounding the area caused flooding and mudslides, authorities said Saturday.

European leaders, worried about threats from a nuclear-armed Russia and doubts about the future of US security commitments, are increasingly debating whether to bolster nuclear arsenals on the continent.

Ten years after the referendum that led to Brexit, Britain and the European Union must close ranks in an increasingly unstable world, their leaders said on Saturday.

It's not just on Valentine's Day that competitors at Italy's Winter Olympics have been embracing the free condoms on offer at the athletes' accommodation.

Apartment hunting in Florence means wading through countless suspicious listings, but editor Clare Speak finds that the scammers at least follow some predictable patterns.

A handful of strikes have been announced for February in Italy, affecting air travel, trains, and local public transport.

Those in northern Italy have the option of watching some events live, but if you prefer to watch on TV or stream the Games from your couch, here's where to find coverage of the Milano-Cortina Olympics and Paralympics.

Which Italian TV channels will show the 2026 Rugby Six Nations Championship, taking place February 5th to March 14th?

It is carnival time in Rome, which traditionally means piazzas filled with excitable children in costumes, gorging on fried treats – but record rains are ruining the party.

Comments by readers of The Local Italy—whether opinions, advice, or tales of life in the country—offer vital insights. We've picked out some recent contributions on topics spanning the issues foreigners face, this time looking at the...

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Twelve members of Italy's fringe group CasaPound have been jailed for seeking to revive the Fascist Party, which ruled from 1922 to 1943 under dictator Benito Mussolini.

Amid the remains of a sumptuous villa near Pompeii, the hard-hatted conservationist scraped away centuries-old ash to reveal a vibrant red fresco.