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If you’ve noticed more vehicles in Italy with a Polish licence plate, it may not be down to road trippers from easte Europe. , ...ادامه مطلب

After a certain number of years in Italy, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency - but what language requirements do applicants face? , ...ادامه مطلب

Spending retirement in Italy is a dream for many, but what are the potential obstacles you should be aware of when planning your move? The Local's readers share their experiences and advice. , ...ادامه مطلب

The year 2024 is a bumper one for elections, among them the European elections in June. Italy is of course a member of the EU - so can foreign residents vote in the elections that will almost certainly affect their daily lives? , ...ادامه مطلب

Having fostered pragmatic relations with Brussels, Italy's Giorgia Meloni is for many the "moderate" face of Europe's radical right - and is leading the charge for June elections. , ...ادامه مطلب

Joualists at Italy's RAI public broadcaster went on strike on Monday, complaining about staffing issues and political influence under Giorgia Meloni's hard-right govement. , ...ادامه مطلب

With Europe set to introduce its new Entry/Exit biometric border system (EES) in the autumn there has been much talk about the importance of a new app designed to help avoid delays. But how will it work and when will it be ready? , ...ادامه مطلب

World wine production dropped 10 percent last year, the biggest fall in more than six decades, because of "extreme" climate changes, the body that monitors the trade said on Thursday. , ...ادامه مطلب

The EU's new Entry & Exit System (EES) of enhanced passport controls is due to come into force later this year, but among many questions that remain is the situation for non-EU nationals who live in the EU or Schengen zone. , ...ادامه مطلب

Seeing a doctor can be a challenging experience if you’re new to the Italian healthcare system, but possibly even more so if your 'dottore' doesn't have a good command of English. , ...ادامه مطلب

After Italy introduced its long-awaited digital nomad visa this month, The Local spoke to Italian immigration law expert Nick Metta to find out more about how the visa and application process works. , ...ادامه مطلب

Becoming legally resident in Italy means you'll have to file an Italian tax retu, but when - and how - do you do it? , ...ادامه مطلب

If you’re planning on upping sticks and moving to Italy, there are some reads that can help you get a useful insight into the nuances of life in the country. Please tell us your own recommendations. , ...ادامه مطلب

From hilltop towns to seafront promenades, many parts of Italy are blighted by dilapidated buildings left to rot under the sun. So why don't local authorities tear them down and sell off the land? Reporter Silvia Marchetti explains. , ...ادامه مطلب

Accused on social media of wanting to ban the repair of old cars or hiding insect ingredients in food, the EU faces a tide of disinformation ahead of June's parliamentary elections. , ...ادامه مطلب