Italy

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:54:19 +0200
OPINION: Do Canadians really want closer ties with Europe?
International headlines have been made this week by the EU and Canada announcing their mutual intention to form a deeper relationship. Mandy Pipher, The Local's resident Canadian, examines whether her compatriots would actually accept ti...

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:40:45 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Consuocero'
Use this handy word to keep up with your Italian family tree.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:27:50 +0200
12 exhibitions to look forward to in Italy this autumn and winter
From Salvador Dalí to Artemisia Gentileschi, Italy’s museums and galleries are preparing a packed programme of exhibitions for the months ahead.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:05:16 +0200
The big changes for travel in Italy this autumn
From Highway Code updates to new international flight and train routes, there are plenty of changes that travellers in Italy should be aware of this autumn.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:41:08 +0200
La Bella Vita: Art shows not to miss, and when (and how) to learn Italian
From getting language advice from experts and foreign residents alike to decoding why your Italian utility bill is out of control, you'll find everything you need to eat, talk, drink and live like an Italian in our weekly newsletter La ...

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:25:28 +0200
Four Italian hospitals rank among world’s top 10 for specialist care
Italian hospitals perform strongly in several specialist fields in a new global ranking, but a stark north-south healthcare divide persists.

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:30:37 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Ci sentiamo'
Make this your new Italian sign-off.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:56:29 +0200
12 Italian regions placed under storm alert this Friday
Heavy rain has caused flooding and disruption in parts of Italy, but forecasters expect conditions to improve over the weekend.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:21:46 +0200
EXPLAINED: Will you benefit from Italy's abolished road tax in 2027?
The 'auto bollo' vehicle tax will be eliminated for most cars and drivers in Italy in 2027. But who's eligible for the tax cut, and how can you claim it?

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:54:36 +0200
Probe of doctors working with migrants sparks anger in Italy
Italian rights groups on Thursday criticised prosecutors for investigating doctors suspected of helping undocumented migrants to avoid being held in detention centres.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:15:32 +0200
EXPLAINED: What would change for kids and social media under new EU law?
The EU laid out plans Thursday for strict age limits for children to access social media, games and AI assistants -- and on forcing companies to make platforms safe before minors use them.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:35:20 +0200
Canada's PM Carney pushes 'new alliance' with EU despite Trump threats
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney shrugged off a threat of US retaliation on Thursday as he pitched a "new alliance" with Europe as a bulwark against outside pressures, in a closely watched speech to the European Parliament.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:24:27 +0200
Italy to scrap costly road tax from 2027
From 2027, the owners of about 70 percent of vehicles on Italy's roads will not have to pay the annual road tax.

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:06:54 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Zitto'
Be quiet and listen to this Italian word.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:08:29 +0200
Why are Italy’s electricity prices among the highest in Europe?
As consumer groups warn of another spike in energy bills this autumn, we explore why people in Italy are forking over more than their European neighbours.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:17:33 +0200
How Americans in Italy can benefit from international credit unions
As traditional banks increasingly spurn their US clients who live overseas, international credit unions may be a viable option for the banking and investment needs of Americans living in Italy.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:07:45 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Italy’s government outlines plans for Taranto steelworks, police investigate series of shootings in Rome, and more news on Thursday.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:42:50 +0200
Could Canada become the first 'associate member' of the EU?
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect on Wednesday of Canada becoming the 27-nation bloc's first "associate member', as she pitched closer cooperation on tech, defence and energy to Canadian leader Mark Carney.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:27:10 +0200
'Europe has power to act': EU to ban social media for under 13s
The European Union will ban social media for children under 13 and allow only limited, supervised access until the age of 15 under plans unveiled Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:33:15 +0200
Italy's Catania airport reopens after Etna eruption subsides
Catania airport in Sicily reopened on Tuesday evening after suspending flights for two days due to a volcanic eruption at nearby Mount Etna that spewed ash into the sky.

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