Italy's central bank on Friday revised down its growth forecasts due to the "sudden energy price hikes" linked to the war in the Middle East.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni began a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday as part of a Gulf tour to boost "national energy security", a government source said, as the Middle East war rages.

US streaming giant Netflix may have to reimburse hundreds of millions of euros to its Italian customers after a court ruling, according to a judgement published Friday by a consumer association.

Allergy season is upon us in Italy – cue the endless sneezing coupled with red and itchy eyes. Here's what you can ask for at the pharmacy to help you fight off the pollen.

The Italian language has plenty of Easter-related expressions, and some of them can be used year-round. Here are six of our favourites.

From transport strikes and tax deadlines to the Easter holidays and Liberation Day celebrations, here's what people living in Italy can expect this month.

From free Easter museum openings to historical festivals and unmissable wine and design events, there are plenty of things to do in Italy this month.

From rounding up the best regional Easter desserts to explaining how Italians actually spend the spring holiday, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an ...

Gennaro Gattuso quit as Italy coach on Friday as the Azzurri failing to reach a third straight World Cup continued to send shockwaves through Italian football.

The number of people acquiring the citizenship of a European country has increased massively compared to a decade ago. Experts say that the trend has accelerated in recent years due various factors.

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Italy's president on Friday formally appointed a new tourism minister on the request of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, following the resignation of the former minister embroiled in legal troubles.

The capital has brought back the 'Easter in the Museums' (Pasqua nei Musei) programme for Holy Week with special tours, kids activities, and free entry to many museums.

Italy's known for having a generous number of public holidays, but Good Friday isn't among them. Here's why.

The head of Italy's football federation (FIGC) resigned on Thursday, falling on his sword after the men's national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

As the Italian Ministry of Culture calls for nativity scenes to be recognised on Unesco's list of 'intangible cultural heritage', The Local looks at the other Italian customs and traditions that have made the list.

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A landmark agreement has been reached by the European Parliament and Council on the reform of EU rules around customs that include new measures to tackle e-commerce from non-EU countries. What will it mean for consumers?

Never mind chocolate eggs from the supermarket. In Italy, this is the time of year to sample all kinds of seasonal sweets and cakes, with countless variations across the country. Here are a few favourites.