Italy

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:54:25 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Meloni says Italy to bring back nuclear power, police in Naples caught selling info to private investigators, and more news on Thursday.

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:21:18 +0200
A step-by-step guide to renewing your pre-Brexit Italian residency card
With confusion surrounding the process of renewing Italy's residency card for UK nationals who've been living in the country since before Brexit, The Local takes you through the steps involved.

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:32:03 +0200
Easyjet to launch new route between Italy and south-west France
The budget airline easyJet has announced another new route from south-west France - this time connecting to Italy with an eye to weekend breaks.

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:24:22 +0200
Princess Kate visits Italy on first official trip since cancer treatment
Britain's Princess Catherine started a two-day visit to Italy on Wednesday focused on early childhood development, in her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:54:03 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Provare'
Have a go at using this popular verb.

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:22:57 +0200
Hantavirus in Italy: What we know about the situation so far
There have been no confirmed cases of hantavirus in Italy, though contradictory reports in Italian media have created confusion about the situation this week.

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:59:22 +0200
One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel
The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel.

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:57 +0200
British tourist quarantined in Milan tests negative for hantavirus
A British tourist who was on a flight with a woman who later died of hantavirus has tested negative for the disease, the Lombardy region said on Wednesday.

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200
What to expect from Milan's public transport strike on Friday
A planned walkout by Milan's public transport workers this Friday, May 15th is set to affect bus, tram and metro services in the northern city.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:14:03 +0200
What are the EES rules for residents at each Italian airport?
Uneven application of EES rules at Italy’s airports has caused chaos and confusion for foreign residents; The Local has been digging for answers.

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:18:24 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Lo stesso'
Things just wouldn't be the same without this phrase.

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:36:32 +0200
EU court sides with Italy over Meta on publishers' compensation rights
The European Court of Justice sided on Tuesday with Italy against technology giant Meta in defending the rights of online publishers, saying they could negotiate compensation with digital platforms.

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:53:17 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Health ministry says hantavirus risk 'low', Cinque Terre's Vernazza to impose new tourism restrictions, and more news from Italy on Tuesday.

Sun, 10 May 2026 10:19:28 +0200
On the Agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
From sporting events to spring festivals and transport strikes, here’s what people in Italy can expect this week.

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:50 +0200
Q&A: How do I renew my pre-Brexit Italian residency card?
With ongoing confusion about how, where and when pre-Brexit UK residents of Italy should apply to renew their cards, here’s what the British Embassy said in answer to readers’ questions.

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:32:19 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Ecco'
Here we have a very versatile word that you'll hear all the time in Italy.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:34:53 +0200
Hantavirus: Italy puts four people in quarantine after KLM flight
Italy's health ministry traced passengers in four regions after they were identified as travelling with a woman who later died from the disease.

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:51:38 +0200
Italy's mosquito season has started: So how do you keep them at bay?
From electric plug-ins to window screens and tax bonuses, here's what to know about keeping Italy's most hated pests away from you and your home this summer.

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:55:37 +0200
Conflict inflames tensions at Venice Biennale of Art
World conflict is looming large over the Venice Biennale this year with the simultaneous presence of Russia, Ukraine, Israel and the Palestinians, with one participant described the mix as akin to "inviting a serial killer to a dinner" a...

Sat, 09 May 2026 09:32:59 +0200
EU Commission clarifies flight compensation rights amid travel disruption
The European Commission on Friday clarified rules on air passenger rights given possible fuel shortages and travel disruption amid conflict in the Middle East.

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