The Local

People travelling to, from or across Italy may face disruption over the coming weeks as trade unions have called multiple walkouts affecting air, rail and public transport services. ...

The long August break may be coming to an end, but Italy's calendar is just filling up with a host of cultural events, including a spectacular regatta along Venice's Grand Canal and a mediaeval jousting touament in Umbria. ...

The retu of transport strikes, a new requirement for tourist lets, and food festivals: here’s what to expect in Italy over the coming month. ...

People travelling to, from or across Italy may face disruption over the coming weeks as trade unions have called walkouts affecting air, rail and public transport services. ...

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? ...

Thursday will mark Italy’s Ferragosto public holiday. But how will shops, transport services and museums be affected by it? ...

As thousands of people prepare for the long August holidays, Italian authorities have released a handy calendar flagging the dates to avoid on the country's motorways in the coming weeks. ...

Italy pretty much grinds to a halt in August as offices empty out, parliament breaks for the summer and everyone heads for the beach. But there are still some changes to know about. ...

With the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics just around the coer, here's how you can catch all the action from Italy. ...

The Euro 2024 semi-finals are almost upon us, with England, France, Spain and Netherlands all vying for continental supremacy. Here's how and where you can watch the games from Italy. ...

Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy this weekend have left at least seven people dead, local authorities said on Sunday. ...

From transport strikes to summer music festivals, here’s what to expect in Italy over the coming month. ...

High mortgage rates and an unwillingness on the part of lenders to finance home loans is leading to a contraction in Italy's housing market,even as prices rise. ...

With preparations underway for the 2025 Jubilee, a number of Rome's tram lines are slated to be replaced by buses this summer, while some metro stops will remain closed altogether. ...

As retailers around Italy prepare for their big summer sales in the coming weeks, here are this year’s dates for 'saldi' in each region. ...

The European Union was expected to issue waings to France, Italy and several other govements over excessive spending after new budget rules came into force this year. ...

French national rail operator SNCF said on Wednesday it plaed to offer high-speed passenger services in neighbouring Italy from 2026, competing with rival Trenitalia on its home turf. ...

Polls for the crucial European Parliamentary elections open on Thursday with some 370 million EU citizens eligible to vote over the coming days. So how does the election work and when will we know the all important results? ...

Whether you plan on watching the games from the comfort of your home or in the company of other football fans, here’s what you need to know about catching Euro 2024 matches in Italy. ...

New research has pinpointed the most over-touristed Italian cities in 2024; and beyond the usual suspects, there are some surprises. ...