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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. Source link
Representatives of 20 European cities are demanding help to enforce congestion charges and low emission zone rules on foreign drivers. Source link
After months of discussion, EU governments have reached a common position on new rules regarding the EU’s long-term residence status for non-EU nationals living in Europe. Source link
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 alternatives when it comes to holiday destinations. Source link
Ever been caught up in interminable red tape? Of course Italian has a word for that. Source link
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. Source link
From public holidays and Christmas displays to an important deadline for second-home owners, here’s what to expect this month in Italy. Source link
Italy’s school schedules are very different to those in many other countries – and this puts working parents at a disadvantage, writes Silvia Marchetti. Source link
Airline passengers in Italy may face disruption on Friday, November 24th, as a nationwide baggage handling staff walkout has already caused ITA Airways to cancel 42 flights. Source link
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. Source link
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. Source link
Woe betide anyone who doesn’t know this troublesome term. Source link
Italians rate themselves 9 out 10 as drivers on average, according to new statistics which also showed which road rules are broken most often. Source link
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. Source link
Italy gets a good number of public holidays, but they sometimes fall on a weekend. Source link
Northern 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. Source link
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. Source link
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? Source link
Over 200 people were convicted on Monday following a years-long ‘maxi-trial’ targeting the notorious ‘Ndrangheta mafia in the southern Italian region of Calabria. Source link
A new quality of life study has ranked Italian cities from best to worst, with the gap between north and south as wide as ever. Source link
Big city or small town? North or south? Italy is a diverse country – so which areas do international residents recommend? Source link
The northern cities of Trento and Bolzano consistently rank among the top places to live in Italy. What makes them stand out? Source link
Swearing an oath of allegiance to the Republic is the final, all-important step in obtaining Italian citizenship. So how exactly do you do it? Source link
From ski resort openings to an airport staff strike, here’s what to expect in Italy this week. Source link
France, Germany and Italy have come to an agreement on the future regulation of artificial intelligence, according to a joint paper seen by Reuters. Source link
Police have arrested a 22-year-old Italian university student on the run in Germany after allegedly kidnapping and killing his ex-girlfriend, the man’s lawyer said Sunday. Source link
Finishing work and heading off to a glorious new life as a retiree in Europe is the dream for many, but just how easy is it to do in reality? We compare the rules in 9 countries in Europe. Source link
