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
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
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
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
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
The EU and the UK could enter into a 'youth mobility' scheme allowing young people to move countries to work, study and live. Here's what we know about the proposal. , ...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
Most of Italy enjoys a three-day weekend over Easter. But how are shops, transport services and museums affected by the public holidays? , ...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
The cost of flights to and from Italy has risen around by around 20 percent in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period the year before. What's behind the hikes? , ...ادامه مطلب
Rome’s Fiumicino was named the ‘best’ major airport in Europe for the 7th year in a row and ranked top for cleanliness as well as overall 'enjoyability'. Do you agree? Share your views with readers below. , ...ادامه مطلب
The custom of women taking their husbands' suames after marriage doesn't exist in Italy. But if you're considering taking your spouse's last name, here are four reasons why you should think twice. , ...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