The Local

Everything you need to know about the types of fitness centres you can find in Italy and what to expect, including what’s required to register and how to get the most value from your gym membership. ...

Travellers in Italy face a retu to transport disruption from early September, as the country's summer strike ban comes to an end. ...

Without natural drinking water, residents of Italy's Aeolian Islands are mulling whether to build more desalination plants that will also cater to the large number of tourists, or continue bringing in water by ship. ...

If you plan on celebrating the winter holidays in Italy, you'll want to familiarise yourself with some essential Italian Christmas and New Year’s vocabulary. ...

Much of Italy tends to grind to a halt over the Christmas holidays. How will shops, transport services and cultural sites and attractions around the country be affected by the winter break? ...

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. ...

From distinctly Italian festive rituals to the words and phrases you’ll need for an Italian Christmas, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. ...

From nativity scenes that stretch the limits of the imagination to the best winter activities Italy has to offer, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. ...

Four-time World Cup wiers Italy will face Northe Ireland in the semi-finals of the European playoffs of the 2026 touament, after missing out on automatic qualification. ...

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. ...

How can you celebrate Thanksgiving in Italy this year, and what do you need to know about sending Christmas presents from Italy to the US? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter. ...

This week, we look at a contested proposal to raise Italy’s cash payments ceiling (again), plus why the govement has declared war on “Italian-sounding” pasta sauces. ...

Climate activists dyed Venice's Grand Canal green Saturday, as countries at a UN climate conference in Brazil struggled to agree on the crucial issue of phasing out of fossil fuels. ...

From visiting festive markets to translating the Italian idioms you'll need this winter, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. ...

From wooden chalets in Alpine towns to Tyrol-themed fairs on Tuscan hilltops, here are seven of the best Christmas markets in Italy this year. ...

This week, we look at Italy's bid for recognition for its national cuisine, plus gelato in parliament and the League party's increasing irrelevance. ...

Freelancing or starting your own business is the right option for many people who move to Italy, though some say it’s harder to do here than in other EU countries. We’d like to hear from readers who’ve done it. ...

Moving to Italy, a country infamous for its red tape, can seem like a daunting task. Our newsletter is here to answer your questions - this time we're looking at essential things to do, and consider, before relocating to Italy and how to apply for the notoriously difficult self-employment visa. ...

A formal investigation into the deadly sinking of UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht widened to include two crew members in addition to the captain, media reports said on Wednesday. ...

Italy isn't the easiest country to understand, and whether you're living here or just visiting, outsiders can find it a challenge. From frequent strikes to baffling bureaucracy, we look at some of the most common complaints and how to solve them. ...