Rome is a favourite, year-round destination in Italy, but the summer months of July and August are scorching hot. The Local’s reporter and Rome resident Jessica Lionnel gives us her tips on beating the heat.

Italy's gove ment on Thursday denied an attempt to water down a G7 declaration on abortion rights after diplomatic sources said it was trying to remove a reference to "safe and legal" terminations.

With summer at the Ete al City's doors and temperatures on the rise, one reader asks: how easy is it to find an apartment in Rome with air conditioning?

A brawl in the Italian parliament over plans to grant regions more autonomy triggered uproar on Thursday, with some comparing the scenes to the days of fascism. But political punch-ups are not that unusual in Italy.

As Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni gave her British counterpart Rishi Sunak a particularly warm welcome at the G7 this week, what does their closeness mean for political relations between the two countries?

The creation of a common EU Talent Pool platform, in which non-EU nationals can register their profiles and find jobs across the 27 member states, has moved a step closer to reality.

As the most popular tourist destination in Italy, Veneto has a lot to offer. But there's a lot more to this region than just Venice, Verona, and Lake Garda.

The first instalment of Italy’s main property tax IMU is due by Monday, June 17th, this year – but not all homeowners in the country have to pay it.

A Brazilian social media influencer was fined €1,800 on Thursday after posting a video of her visit to a protected pink sand beach on an uninhabited island off Sardinia.

Amanda Knox was again found guilty of slander on Wednesday, in a retrial in Italy related to her infamous jailing and later acquittal for the 2007 murder of her British roommate.

Often overlooked in favour of Rome, Lazio is home to many wonders which should not be missed.

The capital’s transport network is facing closures throughout summer 2024 amid major works ahead of the Jubilee.

From being lucky to pulling someone’s leg, the Italian language has several popular expressions based on the word 'culo'. Do you know all of them?

Polls for the crucial European Parliamentary elections open on Thursday with some 370 million EU citizens eligible to vote over the coming days. So how does the election work and when will we know the all important results?

Whether you plan on watching the games from the comfort of your home or in the company of other football fans, here’s what you need to know about catching Euro 2024 matches in Italy.

Verona's ancient Roman Arena will host a star-studded classical concert on Friday to celebrate the addition of Italian opera singing to UNESCO's list of intangible global heritage.

Italy has a large number of old homes on the market, and they're often sold off at bargain prices to inte ational buyers. But Italian property owners should place a higher value on these homes, argues Silvia Marchetti.

The gove ment’s decision to issue a commemorative postage stamp honouring the founder of the AS Roma club has sparked a furore in Italy as he was also an infamous Fascist.

There's no law stopping foreigners from getting a mortgage with an Italian bank, however, there's a lot you need to know about the process.

With Europeans heading to the polls for the EU-wide parliament elections, it's a good time to remind ourselves of how the bloc has changed life for consumers.