From Italy and the World

People in 12 Italian regions can expect text alerts in the coming weeks, as Italy began testing its ‘IT-Alert’ emergency warning system again from Monday. Source link

Italy’s local public transport staff and air traffic controllers are set to strike on Wednesday, January 23rd, but how much disruption should passengers expect? Source link

You’ll need this word if you know any messy eaters – or are one yourself. Source link

Italian police are redoubling their efforts to hunt down prolific speed trap vandal ‘Fleximan’, after the number of cameras targeted increased to 14 over the weekend. Source link

Italy hunts speed-camera vigilante, footballer slams fans “complicit” in racism, and more news from around Italy on Friday. Source link

From local transport strikes to Holocaust Memorial Day, here’s what to expect in Italy this week. Source link

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and “automatic forfeits” for teams whose supporters hurl “abhorrent” abuse following racist incidents in Italy and England on Saturday. Source link

ArcelorMittal has offered to sell its stake or become a minority shareholder in an Italian steelworks after Rome moved to put the plant under state supervision, the chief executive said in a letter seen by AFP Saturday. Source link

Protesters clashed with police in the Italian city of Vicenza on Saturday after a demonstration against the presence of Israeli exhibitors at an international jewellery fair. Source link

Misleading ads, demands for upfront payment, and fake online accounts are all part and parcel of rental scams in Italy. The Local’s readers told us about their experiences. Source link

Venice has recently launched its ‘tourist tax’ payment platform ahead of the introduction of its controversial entry fee system for day visitors – but how does the portal work and how can you pay the charge? Source link

Here’s a word you should learn – just for a laugh. Source link

With the cost of registering with Italy’s public health service soaring in 2024, many of Italy’s international residents are now considering private insurance instead. Is this a good option? Source link

Neofascist groups praised an Italian court ruling on Thursday which said making the fascist salute was only a crime if it “endangers public order”. Source link

Snow on the way, big fines for climate ‘vandals’, an anti-speed camera vigilante and more news from around Italy on Friday. Source link

Moving to a sleepy Italian village and opening a B&B is the dream for many retirees, but one British-Italian couple did it in their forties. Silvia Marchetti finds out how. Source link

Struggling to remember all these Italian words? Don’t worry: little by little this one will stick. Source link

Much of Italy is set to face a major dip in temperatures this weekend, with snowfall expected at multiple low-altitude locations in the north and centre of the country. Source link

With Venice’s world-famous Carnival set to begin at the end of January, what events can you look forward to this year and what are the key dates? Source link

An American boy in hospital after falling from a window in Rome, an Italian fashion house sanctioned for using sweatshop labour, and more news from around Italy on Thursday. Source link

Italy’s international students say long waits for residency permits mean they can’t travel, get a job, or even open a bank account. Now they’re urging Italian authorities to take action. Source link

Once you’ve got your Italian elective residency visa, the next step is your residency permit. We look at how the process works in detail. Source link

Steer clear of anyone who seems a little too interested in your shoes. Source link

If a waiter tells you service isn’t included, does this mean you should tip? What about the ‘servizio’ charge? And how much is expected? We look at a common source of confusion at Italian restaurants. Source link

Navigating two tax systems as an American living in Italy can be a headache-inducing process. So it is worth shelling out for professional help? Source link

Bologna introduces a 30 km/h speed limit, Mourinho replaced at Roma, mortgage rates fall, and more news from around Italy on Wednesday. Source link

Mortgage interest rates fell in December for the first time after 24 months of increases, Italian banking association ABI said on Tuesday. Source link

Rome residents and students of the city’s universities can benefit from free entry to a range of museums and archeological sites for just five euros per year. Source link

These Italian words are both common greetings, but there are important differences around the context in which they should be used. Source link

As Italy’s political and economic capitals, Rome and Milan both attract large numbers of international residents. But which city costs more to live in? Source link