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The city of Florence votes in a historic poll this weekend, set to elect either the first woman or the first right-leaning politician to the helm of the traditionally leftist bastion.

After Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans to reform the country's work visa scheme, what's the problem with the current system and what is she planning to change?

While employees in Italy are entitled to mate ity leave and mate ity pay, freelancers have to navigate a different set of rules and considerations.

Antiquities recovered after being looted in Italy and sold on the global black market have found their sanctuary in the heart of Rome.

Investigators on Wednesday were searching the home and offices of an EU parliament staffer as part of a probe into suspected Russian interference and corruption, the Belgian state prosecutor's office said.

After getting off to a "terrifying" start at her rural home in Umbria, 76-year-old reader Norma R Williams tells The Local why she decided to stay and what her adventures have taught her about life in Italy.

Three Alpine rescuers died Wednesday during a mountain training exercise in northe Italy, after a rope they were scaling reportedly gave way.

New research has pinpointed the most over-touristed Italian cities in 2024; and beyond the usual suspects, there are some surprises.

Buying a house in Italy may sound like a dream come true, but it can be hard to know where to start. We’ve got some pointers from the experts.

Judges in Italy are up in arms against a judicial overhaul adopted by the hard-right gove ment of Giorgia Meloni, some calling it a "damaging" politically motivated move to weaken prosecutors.

From June 6th to 9th, millions of people across Europe will go to the polls to elect members of the world's only multinational parliament. So what's at stake and how do the elections work?

From new limits on tourism in Venice to tax deadlines, here's what people living in Italy can expect this month.

With Italy set to launch a new round of incentives for the purchase of low-emission cars on Monday, June 3rd, which categories of vehicles does the bonus apply to and how much can you claim?

People travelling to, from or across Italy may face disruption in the coming weeks as unions have called multiple walkouts affecting air, rail and taxi services.

Ahead of the European elections in June, we explain why MEPs and their staff shuttle between Brussels and Strasbourg several times a year, and why the French city was chosen as an EU seat.

If you're visiting or staying in Italy for any length of time and are planning on doing some travelling, a generous neighbour or relative might offer you access to their vehicle. But what does the law say about driving someone else's car in Italy?

From special events to free museum openings, here’s what you can expect in Italy on Sunday, June 2nd.

Italy and the United States are drawing up a plan to exchange a small number of refugees in a reported bid to deter illegal migration, an Italian gove ment source said on Friday.

Italy’s building ‘superbonus’ has been in the news again after a vote on a new amendment. So what exactly is changing this time and what does this mean for homeowners?