You're probably familiar with some of Italy's regional stereotypes - but how true are they, and do they really affect quality of life? The Local asked Italy's foreign residents about their experiences.

You may know that December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and that it's a public holiday in Italy. But what exactly are we celebrating?

If you want your Christmas gifts from Italy to arrive before the holiday, when should you aim to post them by?

Companies across Europe are in need of workers but a lack of mobility for workers across the European Union means most do not recruit from abroad. The EU is making moves to remedy the situation.

Whether it be new 'nightsleepers' or eastward expansions, a whole host of new intra-European train routes and schedules are set to be launched in 2024. Here are the details thanks to The Man in Seat 61.

The United States - almost uniquely in the world - operates citizen-based taxation, and this can have serious consequences for Americans who live abroad. Tell us how you are affected and what advice you have for fellow Americans in Italy.

If your Italian residency permit has expired and you face a long wait for a new one, you may have heard contradictory things about whether or not you can travel abroad. We look at what exactly the rules say.

From new flights and train routes to the opening of an airport on the Amalfi Coast, travellers can expect plenty of changes in Italy in 2024.

Thousands of Italians paid their last respects on Tuesday to Giulia Cecchettin, a university student killed by her ex-boyfriend, in a case that has triggered nationwide grief and rage at violence against women.

The European Commission has revealed how it wants to boost the rights of travellers in the EU who face disruption and cancellations, but airlines are not happy.

The Italian gove ment has published plans to bring in a new airport 'boarding tax' for passengers from 2024 which is set to bump up the cost of tickets by €9 per flight.

At this time of year, many Italian employees are awaiting their 13th or even 14th salary instalment. How does this work - and who gets it?

The European Union is seeking to thrash out an agreement on sweeping rules to regulate artificial intelligence, following months of difficult negotiations in particular on how to monitor generative AI like ChatGPT. But what does Brussels want?

From services to Austria or Germany, France or Switzerland, there are a number of direct train routes connecting passengers in Italy with European destinations in 2024.

Big city or small town? North or south? Italy is a diverse country - so which areas do inte ational residents recommend?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has vowed to tighten laws and improve education after the killing of a university student and the arrest of her former boyfriend put Italy's problem with gender-based violence in the spotlight.

Northe cities may consistently top the 'quality of life' rankings, but the true pleasures of life in Italy can’t always be measured, says reporter Silvia Marchetti.

How can you create an authentic Thanksgiving dinner in Italy, plus where in the country are one-euro homes still being sold? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter.

Italian property isn’t always as cheap as you might hope, but there are still a few ways to bag a bargain when buying a house.

As a foreigner in Italy you enter a complicated world of bureaucracy, but one question we are asked a lot is the difference in status between residency and citizenship.