If you want to move to Italy without a job offer, working for yourself might be your best bet – but what's it really like to be a freelancer in Italy?

Prosecutors open manslaughter probe after deadly mudslide, Italy allows extradition of Nord Stream blast suspect, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

Creative nativity scenes appear in homes, churches and public buildings across Italy in December, each one a little different. How many of these have you seen?

Italian MPs voted on Wednesday to broaden the definition of sexual violence to include non-consensual acts, in a rare collaboration between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and opposition leader Elly Schlein.

From Rome to Milan and beyond, many American and Italian restaurants whip up Thanksgiving meals to celebrate the holiday of gratitude.

With regional elections coming up in Italy, here's a look at what they're actually for and who is allowed to vote in them.

Non-EU nationals living in Europe don't have many voting rights but some countries do allow them to cast a ballot in local elections. Here's what you need to know.

Italy has a higher rate of self-employed workers than almost any other EU country, and the reasons for this tell us a lot about how the Italian economy works.

Are you clear on the different ways to use this word?

Dolphin refuses to leave Venice lagoon, masked gang robs Louis Vuitton store in central Rome, and more news from Italy on Wednesday.

Italy's 2026 budget bill proposes extending several tax incentives for home renovations for an extra year, giving homeowners more time to carry out planned works.

For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the most important holiday of the year. Here's how to source the ingredients you’ll need for an authentic dinner – and where you may even be able to find the imported products you know and love. ...

Italian firefighters said on Monday they had found two victims of an overnight mudslide that destroyed three homes in northeastern Italy, following a day-long search.

European affairs ministers gave the go ahead this week to new rules that will make it easier to suspend the right to visa-free travel for non-EU countries under certain circumstances.

This cosy word describes how you'll see Italians dressed from now until spring – regardless of the actual temperature.

Working for yourself in Italy is an appealing prospect for many – but how can you get started as a freelancer here, and what should you know about the laws and taxes? The Local’s self-employed readers in Italy share their best tips. ...

Italy's antitrust watchdog fines Wizz Air €500,000, voters promised €100 monthly pension boost in Campania, and more news on Monday.

Applications open soon for the latest government scheme offering up to €200 off energy-efficient fridges, washing machines and more - but you'll need to act fast.

From tennis finals to a healthcare staff strike, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

Your complete guide to registering for VAT as a freelancer in Italy, from the basics of getting your code to invoicing and the benefits you can claim.