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It's not long now until Italy’s schoolchildren file back into class for the new academic year. Here are the important dates you need to know for your region, from start dates to Christmas and Easter holidays....

From the retu of transport strikes and back-to-school dates to travel changes and food festivals, here’s what to expect in Italy next month....

Everything you need to know about the types of fitness centres you can find in Italy and what to expect, including what’s required to register and how to get the most value from your gym membership....

Travellers in Italy face a retu to transport disruption from early September, as the country's summer strike ban comes to an end....

As Italy continues to grapple with stubboly high levels of violence against women, here’s a guide to the help that's available for anyone affected....

From a nationwide train strike to a general walkout affecting planes, trains and ferries, here's what to look out for if you are travelling in Italy in September 2026....

So you’ve arrived in Italy, but what happens next? There are a few things about the immigration process that might surprise new American residents....

If you live in Italy and hold an account with a UK, US or other non-EU bank, you may have recently had a message telling you about a new EU directive. Here’s what it means for foreigners in Italy....

Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heatwaves and drought which scientists have blamed on man-made climate change, according to provisional figures....

A visit to the lido reminded The Local Italy's editor Clare Speak why Italian beach days are anything but relaxing - and of why growing numbers of Italians are heading elsewhere in the Mediterranean instead....