In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we dive into the changing status of Italy's real estate market and what job-hunters need to know about Italian salaries.

Milan tram operator suspends staff over sexist chat group, Italy 'likely' to hold nuclear power referendum, and more news on Wednesday.

The vast majority of Europe's beaches offer "excellent" water quality for swimming, the EU environment agency said on Tuesday ahead of the summer season, with coastal nations and inland Austria topping the list.

Italy was set for the first major heatwave of the summer this week, with peaks of 39-40C in some areas as hot air is drawn up from the Sahara.

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Viral social media posts about scams in Italy's tourist hotspots regularly cause alarm. But how does reality in Italy compare to what you see online?

EU countries have finally agreed on a raft of reforms around air passenger rights that covers everything from compensation for disruption to seating rules for those travelling with children. So how will the changes impact you and why hav...

Italy's main property tax is often a source of confusion for homeowners, as the rules on who it applies to and where have changed over the years.

Schools are out in Italy for the next three months, and for many families it raises the same question every year: how do you cover weeks of childcare when working life doesn’t pause with the school calendar?

From this week, the season for outdoor cinema screenings in Italy gets into full swing.

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Giotto's Santa Croce frescoes are receiving the final touches of a four-year restoration in Florence, with scaffolding poised to be removed ahead of an official reveal in September.

The Local is looking for freelance journalists based in Italy who can cover everything from Italian news and bureaucracy to culture and language.

From a property tax deadline to Pride parades and outdoor cinema, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

Around three thousand far-right protesters from all over Italy gathered in Rome Saturday to call for the "remigration" of migrants back to their home countries, as a retired general launched a new far-right party.

One of the biggest culture shocks I've had in adjusting to my Italian apartment was not seeing a little blinking device on the ceiling.

Uneven application of EES rules at Italy’s airports has caused chaos and confusion for foreign residents; The Local has been digging for answers.

More Americans are moving to Italy all the time, and they're now choosing more unexpected places to live beyond the major cities.

Airlines will be banned from charging parents to get seats next to their children under an EU reform of passenger rights agreed on Friday that stopped short of more divisive changes, diplomats said.

From opera festivals and rock concerts to feast day celebrations and renaissance games, there are plenty of things to do in Italy this month.