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As Italy investigates the taxi sector over a worsening problem with long wait times and difficulties with cash payments, readers tell The Local what the situation is like in their cities. Source link
An Italian bank account will be essential if you live in Italy, but there’s often little clarity over which documents applicants need to produce. Source link
The Italian government on Thursday cut short a debate on introducing a minimum wage, postposing any further discussion until October – even though the majority of the ruling parties’ voters are in favour. Source link
The UK’s planned Brexit-related checks around bringing fresh food into the UK from the EU have been delayed again. Here’s what they mean for those wanting to bring produce into Britain. Source link
Italy has some of the world’s top tourist destinations – but the vast majority of people visit the same few sites. Here are our suggestions for some different places to see. Source link
The aperitivo is something of a sacred ritual in Milan and there may be no better way to enjoy it than from one of the city’s popular rooftop bars. Source link
This Italian word would really like a few minutes of your time. Source link
Italy’s parliament on Wednesday voted to declassify secret files on the 1980 bombing of Bologna train station, on the 43rd anniversary of the attack that left 85 people dead. Source link
There are a few reasons why you should learn this Italian word. Source link
Travellers to and from the Italian island of Sicily are still reporting a “nightmare” situation more than two weeks after a fire partially closed Catania’s airport. Source link
Italy’s competition watchdog said on Tuesday it was looking into the country’s taxi sector, which is run by a powerful lobby, amid reports of a severe shortage in major cities. Source link
This word describes a common affliction that almost any visitor to Italy will have experienced. Source link
If you’re thinking of applying for Italian citizenship by ancestry, it’s important to first check whether Italy’s ‘1948 Rule’ applies to you. Source link
Summer holidays are important everywhere, but Italy takes the tradition of le vacanze estive particularly seriously. Source link
As UNESCO recommends Venice be placed on its ‘endangered’ list, Venetians are questioning the value brought by ever-increasing numbers of tourists coming to the city. Source link
If it’s time to pay your Italian taxes, administrative fees, or utility bills, Italy has an app for that – and you’ll need to learn how to use it. Source link
The UN’s cultural agency UNESCO on Monday recommended that Venice be added to its list of world heritage in danger, saying the Italian authorities needed to step up efforts to secure the historic city and its surrounding lagoon. Source link
There were renewed calls to limit access to the Trevi Fountain this week after videos showed a man diving off the 18th-century monument to a round of applause. Source link
Many people dream of enjoying a slower pace of life in rural Italy after decades of the 9-5. But some make the leap much earlier. One former UK professional tells Silvia Marchetti how she swapped the London office grind for winemaking and never looked back. Source link
Italian authorities have uncovered a centuries-old Roman vessel carrying hundreds of jars off the coast of Italy. Watch the discovery in this video. Source link
As Italy’s heat and mugginess return to seasonal averages, meteorologists predict a comparatively cooler period as the calendar flips to August. Source link
From the travel destinations where you can beat the heat this summer to the true meanings of Italian words we use in English, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link
The European Commission gave the green light to the third instalment of post-pandemic recovery funds for Italy on Friday, finding the country had satisfactorily met targets to unblock the aid. Source link
What kind of meds might Americans need to bring with them to Italy, plus will travellers from the US need a visa for Europe? We explain in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter. Source link
Italian property isn’t always as cheap as you might hope, but there are still a few ways to bag a bargain when buying a house. Source link
This phrase is nothing to worry about. Source link
The possible whereabouts of Rome’s Teatro di Nerone was always a mystery – until its surprise discovery left a team of archaeologists “astonished”. Source link
Nearly 100 scientists wrote an open letter to the media on Thursday, urging better reporting of the causes and solutions to climate change in Italy following deadly storms and wildfires this week. Source link
The EU has plans to introduce a visa for visitors from non-EU countries – including Americans. Here’s how it will work for US nationals travelling to Italy. Source link
