The second level of the ancient Colosseum in Rome, a top tourist destination, was closed on Wednesday due to the death of a worker inside overnight, the Culture Ministry said in a statement.

Italy’s deficit continues to infringe EU budget rules, Italy records slight drop in workplace deaths, and more news on Wednesday.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made headlines over the weekend by pledging to ban burqas in schools and limit the number of non-Italian students in each class. But what’s really driving the clampdown?

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If you're in Italy in October, you won't want to miss the many local food fairs held around the country. Here are some of the best to visit over the coming month.

Fuel prices are rocketing around Europe but in some countries the cost of filling a tank is far higher than in others, partly because governments are taking different measures to tackle the crisis.

From new flight routes to the return of heating and standard time, here's what to expect in Italy next month.

Meloni under fire for plan to cap foreign students, Congolese student hailed for saving teacher from stabbing, and more news on Tuesday.

Walkouts by local transport workers are set to affect passengers in three Italian regions, with more to follow next week.

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A new report shows that Rome is one of the cheapest cities in Europe to take public transport, ranking 5th out of 30 – but the network isn’t without its problems.

Italy will ban burqas and niqabs in schools and limit the number of foreign students per class, far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday.

Meloni pledges to ban burqas in schools and cap foreign students, experts say Modena car attacker of sound mind, and more news on Monday.

Of the 920,000 British citizens who had a residence permit in EU countries at the end of 2025 most of them are concentrated in three countries, new data has revealed.

From Milan Fashion Week to strikes and cultural festivals, here are the major events to know about in Italy this week.

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Italy has transformed in many ways in recent years. We want to hear from international residents about what feels different now, what has become easier or harder, and how life in the country has changed since you first arrived.

The Adriatic coast has the best climate in Italy, both in the short- and long-term, two recent climate livability studies found.

New legislation proposed by the European Commission this week seeks to make the recognition of professional qualifications easier for non-EU citizens, a common complaint of many who've moved to the bloc from abroad.

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...