The Local

There's nothing mysterious about this word; on the contrary, it's quite straightforward. , ...ادامه مطلب

Seeing a doctor can be a challenging experience if you’re new to the Italian healthcare system, but possibly even more so if your 'dottore' doesn't have a good command of English. , ...ادامه مطلب

Italians have a reputation for keeping their homes in spick-and-span condition at all times. But what’s behind the obsession with domestic cleanliness? , ...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

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

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

Italy’s geographical variety means that local climate conditions can change greatly depending on the area you're in – but which are the cities with the 'best' climate? , ...ادامه مطلب

Becoming legally resident in Italy means you'll have to file an Italian tax retu, but when - and how - do you do it? , ...ادامه مطلب

If you’re planning to apply for Italian citizenship, a language test might be one of the first hurdles you have to overcome. Is your Italian good enough? , ...ادامه مطلب

In this week’s Inside Italy review, we look at why hundreds of thousands of Italian children are described as foreign, why Italians don't get a day off work on Good Friday, and how a secret tunnel came to be behind a bookcase in one of Berlusconi's mansions. , ...ادامه مطلب

From hilltop towns to seafront promenades, many parts of Italy are blighted by dilapidated buildings left to rot under the sun. So why don't local authorities tear them down and sell off the land? Reporter Silvia Marchetti explains. , ...ادامه مطلب

Thieves have stolen almost 50 pieces of gold jewellery by the Italian sculptor Umberto Mastroianni worth 1.2 million euros in a targeted hit on an exhibition in northe Italy, curators said Saturday. , ...ادامه مطلب

Italian citizenship rules are relatively generous - even if they come with a ton of paperwork and requirements. But, under certain circumstances, what has been given can be taken away again. , ...ادامه مطلب

Pasta is the foundation of Italian cuisine and Italians have a reputation for eating it nearly every day. But is this reality or myth? , ...ادامه مطلب

If you're planning an Italian renovation project, here's a guide to some of the terms you'll need to be familiar with. , ...ادامه مطلب