Italian schools are “to address the issue of sexism, machismo and psychological and physical violence against women,” Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara said on Wednesday, as part of a new push to prevent femicide.

Italy's school schedules are very different to those in many other countries - and this puts working parents at a disadvantage, writes Silvia Marchetti.

From public holidays and Christmas displays to an important deadline for second-home owners, here's what to expect this month in Italy.

Venice announced on Thursday that it would introduce a fee on 29 days next year for day-trippers to visit the city's overcrowded centre as it seeks to tackle 'overtourism' on peak travel dates.

Ever been caught up in interminable red tape? Of course Italian has a word for that.

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly resort, one with testing slopes or a place with options for non-skiers, Italy has no shortage of alte atives when it comes to holiday destinations.

Italy’s cities have been rated yet again as among the hardest places for foreign residents to settle - so what are the common complaints and are things really that bad?

Italy gets a good number of public holidays, but they sometimes fall on a weekend.

After months of discussion, EU gove ments have reached a common position on new rules regarding the EU's long-term residence status for non-EU nationals living in Europe.

Representatives of 20 European cities are demanding help to enforce congestion charges and low emission zone rules on foreign drivers.

Italy was shocked by the recent murder of 22-year-old student, Giulia Cecchettin, allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. On Saturday, some 50,000 people took to the street in Rome to demonstrate against violence against women.

Italians rate themselves 9 out 10 as drivers on average, according to new statistics which also showed which road rules are broken most often.

City versus countryside, north versus south, coastal versus inland - in country as diverse as Italy, how do you choose the right area for you? The Local's readers share their advice.

Police in Milan said on Thursday they had arrested a 37-year-old Algerian man in the subway, later discovering he was wanted for alleged ties to Islamic State.

Italy’s cheap home offers may sound too good to be true, and sometimes they are, as one Dutch couple told reporter Silvia Marchetti.

Senators voted almost unanimously on on Thursday to set up a new joint parliamentary inquiry into the case of teenagers Emanuela Orlandi and Mirella Gregori who vanished in 1983.

Italy's 'inbound workers' tax regime offers significant tax breaks for those who relocate to Italy, though changes proposed by the gove ment could water down the incentives.

Retu ed to your vehicle to find an unwelcome surprise on your windscreen from the Italian authorities? Here's what you need to do next.

Hunting season is underway in Italy. If you live in the Italian countryside, knowing the law can help you protect your rights and safety.

From using the right Italian greetings at the right time to making the most of cultural events this month, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian.