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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. ...

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? ...

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 Italian govement has temporarily taken hundreds of speed cameras out of service, deeming them non-compliant with new rules that came into force on Sunday. ...

Italian police on Tuesday said they had arrested two people including "a former member of the national intelligence community" on charges of spying for Russia. ...

US President Donald Trump appeared to have tued the page on a diplomatic row with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Tuesday as he landed in Ankara for a key NATO summit. ...

Hundreds of metres of dinosaur tracks, complete with toes and claws, have been found in the Italian Alps in a region that will host the 2026 Winter Olympics. ...

Italy's Senate was set to vote on next year's budget on December 23rd as the govement made a last-minute amendment worth €3.5 billion, with significant changes to infrastructure spending and pensions. ...

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. ...

From saints’ feasts to unmissable festivals and sporting events, these will be the highlights of 2026 in Italy. ...

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. ...

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. ...

A court decision to remove three children from their British-Australian family's home in the woods has become a political flashpoint in Italy, as the govement accuses judges of overreach. ...

With the holiday season fast approaching, you may have already started buying cards and gifts for friends and family. But if you want your packages from Italy to arrive before Christmas, when should you aim to post them by? ...

Prosecutors were investigating allegations that Italian snipers may have paid the Bosnian Serb army during the 1990s siege of Sarajevo to be allowed to shoot civilians for sport, local media reported. ...

Italian residents enjoy one of the highest numbers of public holidays in Europe – but there’s a catch. ...

Isabella Dalla Ragione hunts in abandoned gardens and orchards for forgotten fruits, preserving Italy's agricultural heritage and saving varieties which could help farmers withstand the changing climate. ...

Italy has a higher rate of self-employed workers than almost any other EU country, and the reasons for this tell us a lot about how the Italian economy works. ...

Working for yourself in Italy is an appealing prospect for many – but how can you get started as a freelancer here, and what should you know about the laws and taxes? The Local’s self-employed readers in Italy share their best tips. ...