The Local

If you live in Italy and hold an account with a UK, US or other non-EU bank, you may have recently had a message telling you about a new EU directive. Here’s what it means for foreigners in Italy. ...

Italy’s third heatwave of the summer intensified on Monday, with doctors waing of growing health risks to the general population following weeks of extreme heat. ...

After a brief respite, the sweltering heat of recent days is set to retu to Italy from Wednesday, forecasters waed. ...

The association of European airports called on Thursday for an urgent review of the new EU border system, amid “mounting operational issues” that could affect the holiday season. ...

Several airlines have aounced new direct flights to and from Italy in 2026, linking popular Italian destinations to major airports in North America, Europe and Asia. ...

The launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’ has moved a step closer. It will be the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers. ...

The city of Florence will ban e-scooter sharing services from the start of April, officials said on Saturday, as new rules on their use would be "extremely difficult" to enforce. ...

People aged over 70 in Italy will no longer need to renew their identity cards under broader plans to simplify Italian bureaucracy, ministers confirmed. ...

Applications open soon for the latest govement scheme offering up to €200 off energy-efficient fridges, washing machines and more - but you'll need to act fast. ...

People in Italy were waed to expect another stint of extremely hot and muggy conditions over the second half of this week, with six cities, including Rome and Florence, placed under a 'red' heat waing on Thursday. ...

Owners of holiday rentals in Italy will be required to get a national identification code, or CIN, from September 1st. But what’s really changing under the new rules and exactly who's going to be affected? ...

EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has confirmed that the new EU digital border check system, the EES, will become operational in November. ...

After many delays we now have a start date for the first of the two big changes to EU travel rules - so if you have a trip plaed, here's what you need to know in advance. ...

From travelling to famed holiday resorts on board Italy’s new ‘tourist trains’ to the best underground attractions to escape the heat in Rome, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. ...

Newly discovered DNA could shed light on one of Italy's most famous cold cases, finally revealing the 'Monster of Florence' serial killer who murdered young couples in the 1970s and 80s. ...

The UK govement said on Monday that it was not ready for new EU border check system known as EES, as it aounced new measures aimed at avoiding major disruption at ports. ...

British nationals who moved to Italy before January 1st 2021 and don't have health coverage should pay Italy's 'voluntary' healthcare fees or take out private insurance, the UK govement's website for British nationals overseas said in an update on Wednesday. ...

The creation of a common EU Talent Pool platform, in which non-EU nationals can register their profiles and find jobs across the 27 member states, has moved a step closer to reality. ...

With Italy set to launch a new round of incentives for the purchase of low-emission cars on Monday, June 3rd, which categories of vehicles does the bonus apply to and how much can you claim? ...

The EU's new Entry & Exit System (EES) of enhanced passport controls is due to come into force later this year, but will this create more headaches for non-EU nationals who need to prove their Italian residency rights? ...