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Italian government ministers and wine producers have reacted furiously to a plan by Ireland to put stark health warnings on bottles of wine, calling it a “direct attack on Italy” as a major wine exporter. Source link
Whether you’re moving to Milan or just visiting, getting to grips with the city’s public transport system will be one of your first priorities. Here’s what you need to know. Source link
Strikes are back on in Italy as unions have called dozens of local demonstrations for the coming weeks. Here’s what you need to know. Source link
There has been a significant decline in support for leaving the European Union within its member states following the United Kingdom’s Brexit vote, according to a new survey by the European Social Survey. Source link
Travel is picking up again across the globe, and Italy is no exception. Here are just some of the new air and rail travel routes opening up this year. Source link
Rome’s commuters face the first public transport strike of the year on Monday, January 16th. Here’s a look at what will – and won’t – be affected. Source link
The cost of living crisis continues into 2023, but there are reasons to be optimistic about life in Italy in the coming 12 months. Source link
A Finnish family who moved to Sicily wrote an open letter to a local newspaper explaining why they left the island for Spain after just two months due to the standard of the schools. Source link
See if you can hold your own with this Italian phrase. Source link
“The average American family spends 10 to 20 thousand dollars on a trip to Italy… so they can also pay 20 euros for a museum ticket,” said Italy’s culture minister. Source link
How do you cancel your residency permit when leaving Italy – and do you even need to do so at all? The Local looks into the rules. Source link
Sports entertainment streaming service DAZN told Italy’s government on Tuesday it would issue partial refunds to viewers after a string of recent service interruptions enraged Italian football fans. Source link
Moving to Italy from the UK is not as easy as it used to be before Brexit but we want to hear from those who have done it. Please take a moment to fill in this questionnaire and share your experiences with our readers. Source link
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that it was opening a new inquiry into the 1983 disappearance of teenager Emanuela Orlandi, a case which has sparked countless theories and hit Netflix series Vatican Girl. Source link
Here’s why Italians talk about ‘cooked and raw’ things all the time. Source link
Rome is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, but living there isn’t without its challenges. Here are six apps that will improve your life as a resident. Source link
Napoli condemned “so-called supporters” who caused chaos on Italy’s major A1 motorway at the weekend by fighting with fans from rival club Roma. Source link
Renouncing American citizenship could become less costly, after the US department of state announced that it intends to reduce the citizenship renunciation fee from the current eye-watering $2,350. Source link
Whether you’re a tourist or a resident in Rome, getting to grips with the city’s public transport system will be one of your first priorities. Here’s what you need to know. Source link
Rome prosecutors on Monday opened an investigation into a spike in gas prices as Italy’s transport minister suggested speculation and “furbizia” was to blame. Source link
Many Italian learners say they don’t understand this word at all, not one bit. Source link
Filling up your tank remains very expensive in Italy as fuel prices are over €2 a litre once again in many areas. Here’s how to save. Source link
Schools go back and claims reopen for the ‘auto bonus’ – here’s what to expect in Italy this week Source link
Buying property in Italy and spending long holidays in the Tuscan countryside, by the sea or in cities like Florence or Rome is the dream for many. Source link
If you’re used to hailing a ride quickly and cheaply through apps like Uber, you’ll find things aren’t quite that simple in Italy. In fact, you may wonder if the service exists here at all. Source link
Former Italian football star Gianluca Vialli passed away at the age of 58 on Friday, devastating Italy’s coach Roberto Mancini who was his best friend and long-time strike partner in their playing days at Sampdoria in the 1980s and 90s. Source link
Europe has seen “extreme” warm winter weather in recent days, experts have said, with 2023 already posting record temperatures for January across the region. Source link
Ten percent? Twenty? Nothing at all? Here’s our guide to paying your bill at restaurants and bars in Italy without getting carbonara on your face. Source link
Housing prices in Italy have risen over the past couple of years – but will the trend continue into 2023? The Local takes a look at what the experts are predicting. Source link
