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It's not long now until Italy’s schoolchildren file back into class for the new academic year. Here are the important dates you need to know for your region, from start dates to Christmas and Easter holidays. ...

From the retu of transport strikes and back-to-school dates to travel changes and food festivals, here’s what to expect in Italy next month. ...

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. ...

From a nationwide train strike to a general walkout affecting planes, trains and ferries, here's what to look out for if you are travelling in Italy in September 2026. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The EU's border agency Frontex developed an app allowing travellers to pre-register for its Entry/Exit System rollout. With the summer travel season upon us and queues expected at tourist hotspots, what happened to the app and which countries are using it? ...

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. ...

With several parts of Italy under wildfire waings this week as temperatures push 42C, here’s how to check the forest fire risk in your area. ...

The Adriatic coast has the best climate in Italy, both in the short- and long-term, two recent climate livability studies have found. ...

After the European Union significantly tightened its immigration policy earlier this month, 19 EU countries on Wednesday urged the European Commission to finance "retu hubs" outside the bloc for failed asylum-seekers. ...

Rome may introduce a €2 entry fee for tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain as early as January 7th, according to reports - though city hall stressed that nothing is confirmed. ...

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. ...

What does the Senate bill hoping to axe dual citizenship mean for Americans in Europe? And, on a lighter note, what food do Americans in Italy miss most from back home? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter. ...

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? ...

Italian towns and cities could start imposing new restrictions on Airbnbs and other tourist rentals following a key ruling from Italy's Supreme Court on Tuesday. ...

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. ...

Understanding how Italy's media differs from that in your home country can help explain everything from dier table debates to political discourse. ...

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. ...