Italy

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:19:55 +0200
Inside Italy: I didn't move to Tuscany for the free childcare - but it helped
There are a lot of good reasons to choose the centre-north of Italy as a place to live, but for working parents - like editor Clare Speak - there's one very concrete benefit.

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:21:45 +0200
How to find an apartment to rent in Milan
Milan is the most popular Italian city for international residents, but navigating its rental market can be challenging.

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.

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:25:52 +0200
Milan Fashion Week to ask brands not to show fur
Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would "invite" participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure.

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:29:57 +0200
What you need to know about Italy's 2026 summer sales
Italy's summer sales start in July. Here's what you need to know about the government-regulated period of discounts.

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:58:56 +0200
Free childcare in Italy: The regions covering the cost - and why others aren’t
For families with young children, where you live in Italy can make a huge difference to the cost of childcare. In some areas, it may even be free.

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:02:56 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Fare strada'
Let us show you the way with this phrase.

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:02:40 +0200
How to find pet sitters or boarding kennels in Italy
If you're planning a summer holiday that isn’t pet-friendly, you’ll need to find someone to look after your furry friend while you’re away. Here are some tips for finding pet-setting services in Italy.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:07:58 +0200
Cinque Terre unveils renovated trail for less crowded hiking
As of early May 2026, the historic Alta Via delle Cinque Terre (high trail) is once again welcoming intrepid hikers after undergoing renovations.

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:29:17 +0200
Dozens of wild peacocks invade Italian seaside town
Local residents complain of peacocks scratching their cars, dirtying pavements, and waking them up at night with loud mating calls, with many calling for the birds to be removed.

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:17:22 +0200
Italian police caught selling information to private investigators
Officers harvested the personal information of celebrities and financiers from police databases and sold it to private detectives and debt collectors, investigators said on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:05:53 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Incasinato'
You'll want to find time in your chaotic schedule for this Italian word.

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:43:35 +0200
Moving to Italy: What to read before retiring to Italy and how the ‘golden’ visa works
In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we look at the articles to read if you’re planning a move in retirement and what you should know about Italy’s golden visa.

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.

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.

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