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Farmers’ protests continue in Rome, Fiumicino airport raises dengue fever alert, police raid alleged Nazi group in Ferrara, and more news from around Italy on Thursday. Source link
From calling a taxi to booking a restaurant table, there are some essential apps that can make many of your daily tasks in Italy far simpler. Source link
Italy offers favourable tax rates to those who decide to work for themselves – but is it ever that simple? We weigh up the pros and cons of the flat-rate tax for new freelancers. Source link
Picking the right banking option in Italy can be hard, but The Local readers’ first-hand experiences and advice may give you a head start in your hunt. Source link
In Italian, expressing your feelings for someone is harder than you might think. Source link
If you want a more offbeat activity for Valentine’s Day than a candlelit dinner and a stroll around the Colosseum, try visiting the saint’s skull instead. Source link
Climate change activists target Uffizi, Italians splash out for Valentine’s day, and more news from around Italy on Wednesday. Source link
Italian citizenship rules are relatively generous – even if they come with a ton of paperwork and requirements. But, under certain circumstances, what has been given can be taken away again. Source link
String instruments made from migrant boats met with sustained applause as they debuted at Italy’s prestigious La Scala opera house in tribute to those who perish attempting the Mediterranean crossing to Europe. Source link
With Italy’s population on the decline and cemeteries filling up, some mayors are turning to extreme measures to keep their towns alive. Source link
Protesting farmers reach deal with government, Sicilian couple suspected of involvement in ‘exorcism’ killings arrested, Turin University rocked by MeToo protests, and more news from around Italy on Tuesday. Source link
If you plan to apply for Italian citizenship, here are a few things you might not know about this challenging but worthwhile process. Source link
Renewing a passport is a hassle at the best of times, and living outside of your home country adds an additional layer of complexity. How do you go about renewing your British passport as an Italian resident? Source link
Italy’s self-employed workers may have the right to paid time off when unwell, though the rules are not straightforward. Source link
From a nationwide train strike to Valentine’s Day and Singles’ Day, here’s what to expect in Italy this week. Source link
Police investigate ‘cult’ after family murdered near Palermo, Argentina’s new president to meet Italian leaders, train strike set to cause delays, and more news from around Italy on Monday. Source link
Activists protesting against the 2026 Winter Olympics took to the streets of Milan on Saturday as part of a series of demonstrations against the Games. Source link
From knowing your pasta shapes and how to use them to celebrating Valentine’s Day in true Italian style, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Italian farmers associations Friday after weeks of demonstrations across the country and promised to reinstate a limited tax break. Source link
Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci airport – the gateway to Tuscany’s world-famous wine country – may soon be getting a peculiar grape-related upgrade under plans for a new international terminal. Source link
Following weeks of small demonstrations held across the country, Italian farmers took their protest to Rome on Friday, driving a four-tractor convoy past the Colosseum. Source link
May we introduce you to this very polite Italian word? Source link
Italy is the motherland of pasta. But, from spaghetti to penne to fusilli, exactly how many different shapes will you find in the country? Source link
Do Italians really see Valentine’s Day as just another imported commercial event, or is there more to it in the country famed for its love of romance? Silvia Marchetti explains. Source link
Over 3,000 American citizens formally gave up their US citizenship last year but that number reflected a drop when compared to previous years, with suggestions that many intending to renounce are delaying the move. Source link
Italy will on Saturday mark its 20th memorial day for the World War II massacres of thousands of Italians by Yugoslav resistance fighters, a tragedy which members of the current government are accused of misrepresenting. Source link
Farmers protest in central Rome, Italy investigates major data breach allegations, and more news from around Italy on Friday. Source link
If you are driving to London from Italy with an Italian registered car you will need to know about the city’s low emission zone and how to avoid being hit with a hefty fine, as some of our readers have been. Source link