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A visit to the lido reminded The Local Italy's editor Clare Speak why Italian beach days are anything but relaxing - and of why growing numbers of Italians are heading elsewhere in the Mediterranean instead. ...

Passengers crossing Italy by train could face cancellations and delays of up to three hours in July as scheduled maintenance at Florence's central station gets underway, interrupting coections between the north and south of the country. ...

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. ...

As the Italian govement moves to hike a contested flat tax on foreign income for wealthy new residents, here’s how the scheme works – and who can take advantage of it. ...

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. ...

As the 2024 presidential election draws near, here's what Americans in Italy need to know about voting from overseas. ...

Freelancing is an attractive option for those seeking the flexibility of working for themselves. But can you start the process while you’re already in employment in Italy? ...

The violin spider, also known as the Mediterranean recluse spider – one of few ‘dangerous’ spiders found in Italy - has been in the news this month after reports of deaths caused by their bites. ...

The cost of living in the capital is slightly higher than in many other parts of Italy. But how much is considered a 'good' income in the Eteal City? ...

In this week's Inside Italy review, we look at new reports of irresponsible tourists at popular attractions, a rise in ‘tropical nights’ and yet another culture minister gaffe. ...

In this week's Inside Italy review, we look at chronic water waste problems amid a crushing drought, plaed beach club strikes and a live-TV tirade against French coffee. ...

Mopping up the sauce on your plate with a chunk of bread is a ubiquitous practice in Italian homes – but is it rude to do it at the restaurant? Share your own experiences below. ...

Rome is the Italian city with the highest number of native English-speaking residents. But life in the capital is far from cheap. What are the best ways to save money and lower your expenses? We want to hear from you. ...

Living in Italy for a number of years will make you eligible for citizenship by residency, or naturalisation. But there are other requirements you’ll need to meet to become an Italian 'cittadino'. ...

In this week's Inside Italy review, we look at Italy's boom in holiday lets, efforts to fix Rome's taxi shortage, and whether it's safe to go into the woods in Trentino. ...

Milan is the Italian city with the highest wages, but set against that is the high cost of living. So what is considered a 'good income' in the northe city? ...

Train passengers in Italy may face disruption on Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th as staff at railway operators including Trenitalia and Italo plan a 24-hour strike. ...

Pride month is underway, but Italy's govement has been in the news for restricting the rights of same-sex couples. We asked inteational LGBTQ+ couples what it’s like living in Italy today and whether they want to stay. ...

This week the news in Italy has been dominated by politics, following the EU elections and the G7 summit. From Meloni's awkward encounters with other world leaders to the chaos unfolding in parliament while she's away, here's what we've been talking about. ...

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 what's involved in buying an Italian home and mortgage-hunting as a foreigner. ...