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After a certain number of years in Italy, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency - but what language requirements do applicants face? , ...ادامه مطلب

Prosecutors on Friday charged Italy's tourism minister with fraud relating to govement redundancy funds claimed by her publishing companies during the coronavirus pandemic. , ...ادامه مطلب

From controversial European election candidates to a row over Milan's noisy gelateria customers, our weekly newsletter Inside Italy looks at what we’ve been talking about in Italy this week. , ...ادامه مطلب

Spending retirement in Italy is a dream for many, but what are the potential obstacles you should be aware of when planning your move? The Local's readers share their experiences and advice. , ...ادامه مطلب

The year 2024 is a bumper one for elections, among them the European elections in June. Italy is of course a member of the EU - so can foreign residents vote in the elections that will almost certainly affect their daily lives? , ...ادامه مطلب

Having fostered pragmatic relations with Brussels, Italy's Giorgia Meloni is for many the "moderate" face of Europe's radical right - and is leading the charge for June elections. , ...ادامه مطلب

Far-right parties, set to make soaring gains in the European Parliament elections in June, have one by one abandoned plans to get their countries to leave the European Union. , ...ادامه مطلب

With Europe set to introduce its new Entry/Exit biometric border system (EES) in the autumn there has been much talk about the importance of a new app designed to help avoid delays. But how will it work and when will it be ready? , ...ادامه مطلب

Italy is known for being a particularly religious country, so why isn't Ascension Day a public holiday here? , ...ادامه مطلب

Venice launched a new scheme on Thursday to charge day-trippers looking to enter the historic Italian city, a world first intended to ease the pressure of mass tourism. , ...ادامه مطلب

Moving to Italy, a country infamous for its red tape, can seem like a daunting task. Our new newsletter is here to answer your questions - this time we're looking at the new digital nomad visa and the realities of working remotely from Italy. , ...ادامه مطلب

Tourist hotspots around Europe are on a crusade to deal with surging visitor numbers. Is it the end of mass tourism in Europe? , ...ادامه مطلب

Venice was the scene of protests on Thursday as many locals objected to the launch of a €5 fee for day-trippers to enter the city. , ...ادامه مطلب

Joualists at Italy's RAI public broadcaster on Thursday announced a 24-hour walkout next month, citing conces over politicisation under Giorgia Meloni's hard-right govement. , ...ادامه مطلب

After we published our own recommendations of some of the best books to read for those considering a move to Italy, The Local's readers weighed in with suggestions of your own. , ...ادامه مطلب