The Venice Film Festival awarded its top prize on Saturday to a Danish-made drama about a woman trying to hide a wartime relationship with a Nazi -- the only feature film with a female director in the competition.

From a Senate vote on electoral reform to Naples's patron saint celebrations, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

Buying a car in Italy seems like it should be easy, but in fact, it can be hard to convince someone to take your money, explains The Local reporter Miranda Mullings.

Prices have been soaring for months as fuel supplies continue to be disrupted. These are some ways to reduce your energy spending and help keep your utility bill low as prices continue rising throughout autumn in Italy.

Calls are growing louder in Europe for action against "pervert" smart glasses after secretly filmed footage of girls and women appeared online -- with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale.

Italy's many transport strikes are a source of worry and frustration for passengers, including the Local Italy's editor Clare Speak - though there's a good chance we won't even notice it's happening.

If you plan to move to or stay in Italy long-term, then learning Italian should definitely be at the top of your to-do list. But when's the best time to start learning? We asked Italian language teacher Lucrezia Oddone – of the popular...

Passengers face possible disruption on Sunday, September 13th, as baggage handling and cabin crew staff hold strikes at several airports across the country.

You can probably take a good guess as to what this word means...

If there is an industry for it, there will be a lobby group representing its interests in Brussels, home to the European Union's institutions. But which companies or lobby groups splash out the most on seeking to influence EU policy? ...

From Salvador Dalí to Artemisia Gentileschi, Italy’s museums and galleries are preparing a packed programme of exhibitions for the months ahead.

The purchase price is just the beginning: here's what to budget for in taxes, fees, commissions and other costs.

Italy saw relatively positive student rankings in this year's OECD educational survey, while many other countries faced a sharp decline – but a large gap persists between Italian and non-Italian students.

International families may find Italian schools are very different to those back home - but are they better or worse? The Local asked readers to share their own experiences with schools in Italy.

There's no point complaining about today's Italian word.

Italy already has some of the highest energy costs in Europe, and rising prices are expected to add hundreds to household bills in the coming months.

What does Italy's colour-coded warning system mean and what can you do to stay safe in extreme weather?

Picking up a new language isn’t always smooth sailing, but Italy’s foreign residents tell us making the effort to learn Italian brings its own rewards.

Don't let today's phrase put your nose out of joint.

Many of the factors to consider when deciding to buy a new or used car in Italy aren't unique, but there are a few Italian particularities that make the decision a little less straightforward than you might think.