Italy

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:12:16 +0100
'A money making racket': Angry British dual nationals blast UK passport demand
With the end of the Electronic Travel Authorisation system's 'tolerance period' approaching, British readers of The Local have slammed unclear government guidance about a rule change meaning dual nationals must enter the country on a val...

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:48:13 +0100
Will British dual nationals really be forced to have a valid UK passport from February 25th?
The UK's new border control system ETA reaches a new phase in February - but will British dual nationals really be denied entry to the country if they do not have a valid UK passport?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:01:19 +0100
Huge fire engulfs historic theatre in centre of Naples
The famous Sannazaro Theatre was destroyed, buildings damaged and residents evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out in central Naples in the early hours of Tuesday.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:33:05 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Italy to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' as observer, government allocates €150 million to Sicilian town hit by landslide, and more news on Tuesday.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:55:52 +0100
'Made in Europe': New Push to buy European causes splits in bloc
Everyone in Europe agrees the EU needs to rescue its industry but the bloc is split over how far it should push a 'Buy European' approach in order to do so.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:05:24 +0100
UPDATED: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in February 2026
A handful of strikes have been announced for February in Italy, affecting air travel, trains, and local public transport.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:02:08 +0100
How to make The Local one of your preferred sources on Google
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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:05:16 +0100
11 can't-miss festivals in Italy this spring
Spring festivities in Italy range from pagan springtime rituals like Calendimaggio to Easter festivals like the Archi di Pasqua.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:41:16 +0100
Salento’s iconic ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses after Valentine’s Day storm
The Arco di Sant’Andrea, a beloved feature of Italy’s southern Salento coastline, crumbled over the weekend following heavy rain and storm surges.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:37:28 +0200
Italian word of the day: 'Casomai'
You never know when this word might come in handy.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:58:19 +0100
On the Agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From Winter Olympics events to Lent celebrations, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:36:50 +0100
Rome fells pine trees near Colosseum after string of collapses
Tree surgeons have cut down a dozen historic pines near Rome's Colosseum, two weeks after three people were hurt when a massive tree fell near the Imperial Forum.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:58:58 +0100
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Italy’s Salvini condemns ‘hateful’ rail network attacks, Italian star skier Brignone makes history with second Olympic gold, and more news from Italy this Monday.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:31:05 +0100
Two killed, one injured in avalanche near Italy's Courmayeur
Two off-piste skiers were killed and another was in serious condition on Sunday after an avalanche struck a slope near the ski resort of Courmayeur, Italy's alpine rescue said.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:49:30 +0100
What are the best phone plans for travel to Italy in 2026?
Getting stung by unexpected roaming fees is one of the fastest ways to take the air out of your Italy trip – but with a little advance planning, you can keep your internet access without racking up hefty charges.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:04:09 +0100
'Super smooth process': Readers reveal the key to getting Italy's residency permit
Like many things in Italy, having the right help - and knowing where to find it - can make all the difference in this notoriously difficult task.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:52:18 +0100
Italy's Calabria seeks state of emergency amid flooding
Italy's southern Calabria region has asked that a new national state of emergency be called after days of heavy rains pounding the area caused flooding and mudslides, authorities said Saturday.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:11:12 +0100
European debate over nuclear weapons gains pace
European leaders, worried about threats from a nuclear-armed Russia and doubts about the future of US security commitments, are increasingly debating whether to bolster nuclear arsenals on the continent.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:33:53 +0100
Europe, UK seek closer ties a decade after Brexit
Ten years after the referendum that led to Brexit, Britain and the European Union must close ranks in an increasingly unstable world, their leaders said on Saturday.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:59:34 +0100
Winter Olympians have used 10,000 condoms at Milan-Cortina Games
It's not just on Valentine's Day that competitors at Italy's Winter Olympics have been embracing the free condoms on offer at the athletes' accommodation.

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