The Local

Thursday, April 25th, is a public holiday in Italy, so why exactly do we get a day off work and how do Italians normally spend it? , ...ادامه مطلب

Italy is famous for its strong culinary traditions and unwritten rules around eating, but as Italians embrace doggy bags and informal dining, Silvia Marchetti argues that the last food-related taboos have been broken. , ...ادامه مطلب

World wine production dropped 10 percent last year, the biggest fall in more than six decades, because of "extreme" climate changes, the body that monitors the trade said on Thursday. , ...ادامه مطلب

Passengers in cities around Italy may face cancellations or delays on Friday, April 26th, as local public transport services are set to be affected by a nationwide strike. , ...ادامه مطلب

From Labour Day celebrations to the start of tax filing season and a summer tyres deadline, here's what people living in Italy can expect next month. , ...ادامه مطلب

Wednesday, May 1st will mark Italy’s Labour Day. But how will shops, transport services and museums be affected by the public holiday? , ...ادامه مطلب

The EU's new Entry & Exit System (EES) of enhanced passport controls is due to come into force later this year, but among many questions that remain is the situation for non-EU nationals who live in the EU or Schengen zone. , ...ادامه مطلب

As Venice trials its new entrance fee for tourists, visitors may wonder how the new charge differs from existing 'tourist taxes' in Italian cities - and what the revenue is used for. , ...ادامه مطلب

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake shook the Siena province, central Tuscany, on Tuesday evening, resulting in no damage but causing residents to run out into the streets. , ...ادامه مطلب

Living in Italy means you’ll have to file and pay taxes in the country. But what are the penalties if you miss the yearly tax retu deadline? , ...ادامه مطلب

Rome will tu 2,777 years old on April 21st – but what's the history behind the Eteal City's birthday? , ...ادامه مطلب

Italy is one of the world's most popular holiday destinations - a little too popular for some towns and cities, which have started introducing measures to combat overtourism in peak season. , ...ادامه مطلب

People travelling to, from or across Italy may face disruption next month as unions have called multiple walkouts affecting trains and public transport services. , ...ادامه مطلب

As Venice prepares to trial a charge for day trippers aimed at tackling overcrowding, residents of the floating city are questioning how helpful the measure will be. , ...ادامه مطلب

Italy is a popular destination for foreign visitors over the Easter holidays. But where are Italians themselves headed and which parts of the country will be most crowded? , ...ادامه مطلب