The Local

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

There are multiple reasons why you may want to close a bank account in Italy. But the process may not always be as straightforward as it should be. , ...ادامه مطلب

As March draws to a close and Italy shakes off the winter gloom once and for all, it’s time to see what Milan has in store for both residents and visitors this April. , ...ادامه مطلب

When it comes to settling in Italy, there are some steps that every new arrival needs to complete before you can officially call your adopted country home. , ...ادامه مطلب

From submitting a residency permit application to accessing financial services and paying utility bills, sending mail isn't the only thing you'll be able to do at a post office in Italy. , ...ادامه مطلب

For many people the dream is to escape the rat race and buy a remote Italian farmhouse, pick some olives and live happily ever after. But what's life in rural Italy really like? , ...ادامه مطلب

You may have heard that taxis are best avoided in Italy, and many Italians would agree, as Silvia Marchetti explains. , ...ادامه مطلب

Cold and wet weather may put a damper on everyday life in Italy this February, but Milan's mix of cultural events and local celebrations will help you overcome the winter blues. , ...ادامه مطلب

As January draws to a close, it's time to shake off the winter blues and see what Rome has in store for residents and visitors this February. , ...ادامه مطلب

Each country has its own rules and distinct culture when it comes to pets. Here's what you need to know if you're planning on moving to Italy with your canine companion. , ...ادامه مطلب

The panettone is Italy's most popular Christmas cake (closely followed by its rival pandoro). But how much do you know about the festive treat? , ...ادامه مطلب

Italy’s cities have been rated yet again as among the hardest places for foreign residents to settle - so what are the common complaints and are things really that bad? , ...ادامه مطلب

Spooky traditions haven’t really caught on in Italy where strong Catholic beliefs mean the country has its own way of honoring the dead, says Silvia Marchetti. , ...ادامه مطلب

The eteal city attracts millions of tourists from around world every year. But what's it like to live there as a resident? Here are some of the things you can expect if you move to Rome from abroad. , ...ادامه مطلب

The train that derailed near Milan. Piero Cruciatti/AFP The latest information on the victims, the aftermath and what may have caused the train crash that killed three people near Milan on Thursday moing. WHAT HAPPENED? A Trenord commuter train from Cremona to Milan partially derailed at 6.57am on Thursday, with some 350 people on board. The accident happened between the stations of Pioltello and Segrate, just to the north-east of Milan. Only the central carriages derailed, leaving one car bent almost into an L shape across the tracks.Photo: Vigili del Fuoco Some passengers remained trapped inside as a team of around 90 firefighters and search-and-rescue units cleared the scene. The operation lasted several hours, with dozens evacuated in ambulances and by helicopter. A nearby field and two gymnasiums were tued into first aid centres for those injured. WHO WERE THE VICTIMS? Three people died in the crash, all of them women who lived locally. They have been named as Giuseppina Pirri, a 39-year-old from Ceusco sul Naviglio; Pierangela Tadini, 51, originally from Caravaggio but a resident of Vanzago; and Ida Maddalena Milanesi, 62, also from Caravaggio, ...ادامه مطلب