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If you’ve noticed more vehicles in Italy with a Polish licence plate, it may not be down to road trippers from easte Europe. , ...ادامه مطلب

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

The UK govement is preparing for a "soft launch" of the new EU border system – the Entry/Exit (EES) system - in October but authorities are still waiting for European Commission to confirm the start date, amid conces over the delay of a new app. , ...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

Joualists at Italy's RAI public broadcaster went on strike on Monday, complaining about staffing issues and political influence under Giorgia Meloni's hard-right govement. , ...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

Foreigners living and raising children in Italy often want them to become native speakers of at least two languages. We asked those who’ve done it to share their tips and experiences. , ...ادامه مطلب

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

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

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

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After being postponed several times already Europe's new biometric Entry/Exit border system (EES) is set to be rolled out in October, but with fears of lengthy queues, problems with a new app and demands for more time, could it be postponed again? , ...ادامه مطلب