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Pope Leo XIV called on the Italian Church to develop a "culture of prevention" on clerical child sex abuse, after critics said nothing had changed in 30 years. ...

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. ...

The Mont Blanc tuel, which runs between France and Italy, will close to all traffic for 15 weeks for the first phase of a major renovation project starting in September. ...

Choosing between buying and renting a property is a difficult decision to make for new residents in Italy, with both options having benefits and drawbacks. ...

Italy has unexpectedly aounced it will double a contested flat tax on foreign income for high eaers relocating to the country. But what’s really behind the increase and which foreign residents is it going to impact? ...

People in Italy were waed to expect a scorching Ferragosto holiday week as health authorities placed some 22 major cities under the maximum heat alert on Wednesday. ...

People in Italy were waed to expect a 'fiery' Ferragosto holiday week, with every part of the country under a heat alert on both Wednesday and Thursday. But exactly how hot will it get where you are? ...

Hundreds of Sicilians on Friday protested against water shortages and poor water management amid a crushing drought that's been gripping the Italian island for months. ...

A recent bear attack in northe Italy has sparked conces over the possible dangers posed by the animals – but exactly where in the country are bears located and what are the chances of coming across one? ...

Hundreds of Sicilians protested on Friday against water shortages and poor water management on the Italian island, hit by a severe drought this year. ...

The UK govement said on Monday that it was not ready for new EU border check system known as EES, as it aounced new measures aimed at avoiding major disruption at ports. ...

For 20 years, Grammy-nominated duo Zeneba Bowers and Matt Walker played for the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. That was until they decided to move to Italy on self-employment visas in 2019. ...

Italy's prolonged heatwave is set to peak on Thursday and Friday, with every part of the country under a heat waing - but exactly how hot will it get where you are? ...

As he begins his first overseas trip, the UK's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy writes for The Local on how Britain plans to rebuild ties with Europe and become a better neighbour. ...

As Italy enters another heatwave, the govement has issued its highest-level heat waings for seven Italian cities towards the end of the week. ...

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. ...

Italy on Tuesday condemned Russia for blocking access to dozens of European media outlets, saying it would not erase the effects of a "violent, devastating and illegal war" in Ukraine. ...

Commuters in Milan faced disruption on Wednesday, June 26th, as staff at public transport company ATM began a 24-hour strike. ...

Moving to Italy is a dream for many US nationals - but there are certain practical considerations you'll need to take into account if you want to make the leap. ...