Italy
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:05:42 +0200
Ask the expert: When is the best time to start learning Italian?
If you plan to move to or stay in Italy long-term, then learning Italian should definitely be at the top of your to-do list. But when's the best time to start learning? We asked Italian language teacher Lucrezia Oddone – of the popular...
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:39:08 +0200
How Sunday's airport strikes will affect travel in Italy
Passengers face possible disruption on Sunday, September 13th, as baggage handling and cabin crew staff hold strikes at several airports across the country.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:25:47 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Stupidaggine'
You can probably take a good guess as to what this word means...
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:02:18 +0200
Big tech to banking: Which companies spend the most on EU lobbying?
If there is an industry for it, there will be a lobby group representing its interests in Brussels, home to the European Union's institutions. But which companies or lobby groups splash out the most on seeking to influence EU policy?
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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:27:50 +0200
12 exhibitions to look forward to in Italy this autumn and winter
From Salvador Dalí to Artemisia Gentileschi, Italy’s museums and galleries are preparing a packed programme of exhibitions for the months ahead.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:11:09 +0200
Buying a property in Italy: The extra costs you need to know about
The purchase price is just the beginning: here's what to budget for in taxes, fees, commissions and other costs.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:27:36 +0200
Italian results in maths, reading and science above average in new Pisa poll
Italy saw relatively positive student rankings in this year's OECD educational survey, while many other countries faced a sharp decline – but a large gap persists between Italian and non-Italian students.
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:55:17 +0100
'Very underfunded, very strict': What readers think of Italy's schools
International families may find Italian schools are very different to those back home - but are they better or worse? The Local asked readers to share their own experiences with schools in Italy.
Wed, 03 May 2023 13:45:47 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Maltempo'
There's no point complaining about today's Italian word.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:49:40 +0200
How much more expensive will your Italian utility bills get this autumn?
Italy already has some of the highest energy costs in Europe, and rising prices are expected to add hundreds to household bills in the coming months.
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:16:45 +0200
EXPLAINED: What do Italy's storm alerts mean?
What does Italy's colour-coded warning system mean and what can you do to stay safe in extreme weather?
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:45:02 +0200
‘An amazing feeling’: Foreigners share their Italian language-learning experiences
Picking up a new language isn’t always smooth sailing, but Italy’s foreign residents tell us making the effort to learn Italian brings its own rewards.
Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:36:28 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Avere la luna storta'
Don't let today's phrase put your nose out of joint.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:55:43 +0200
Is it better to buy a new or used car in Italy?
Many of the factors to consider when deciding to buy a new or used car in Italy aren't unique, but there are a few Italian particularities that make the decision a little less straightforward than you might think.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:41:07 +0200
Is it true Brits are still banned from giving blood in Italy?
As Italy’s national blood centre appeals for urgent donations to keep supplies topped up, we look at why most British residents are still turned away.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:43:30 +0200
Storm warnings across Italy as summer heat ends
Temperatures will fall sharply from Wednesday, forecasters said, with storms and heavy rain expected from north to south.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:37:34 +0200
Moving to Italy: What to know when you first arrive and residency permit vocabulary
In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we round up our most useful guides for your first steps with Italy's bureaucracy, and provide the Italian language intro we wish we'd had when getting the residency permit.
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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:28:01 +0200
Massive ancient Roman bath complex opens to visitors
Rome's Baths of Trajan, an ancient bathing and leisure complex featuring giant frescoes and mosaics, is opening to visitors for the first time, the city's mayor said on Tuesday.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:38:52 +0200
European cities to get more power to clamp down on tourist rentals
Cities across Europe will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under plans to bring down housing costs in tourism hotspots that the European Union is to unveil Wednesday.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:37:36 +0200
Italy calls off search for Canadian missing in the Italian Alps
Italian authorities have suspended the search for a Canadian skyrunner who has been missing in the Alps for a week, officials told AFP on Tuesday.