From Italy and the World

Italy’s lower house of parliament, including members of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party, on Thursday rejected a motion to approve a reform of the eurozone’s bailout fund for struggling economies. Source link

Though they may be Italy’s most prestigious winter sports region, the Alps aren’t the only place where you can put your skis on in the country as you’ll find resorts as far south as Sicily. Source link

Living in the Italian countryside is the dream of a lifetime for many, but land disputes with neighbours can quickly turn even the most positive of experiences into a nightmare. Share you own tales in the comments section below. Source link

The leaders of two fringe neo-fascist groups have been handed jail terms of over eight years for their role in violent demonstrations in Rome’s city centre two years ago. Source link

The EU’s new migration deal “will cost more lives at sea”, the Sea-Watch rescue charity said Wednesday, in a statement it said was backed by more than a dozen NGOs. Source link

The panettone is Italy’s most popular Christmas cake (closely followed by its rival pandoro). But how much do you know about the festive treat? Source link

Had a bad day? If you want to talk about it, this word is here for you. Source link

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi on Wednesday praised an agreement to reform EU migration laws, while charities that help migrants slammed the plan as “cruel” and “unworkable”. Source link

An ancient Catholic statue stolen from a church in southwestern Italy almost a decade ago has been recovered after a priest recognised its pictures when put for sale on social media. Source link

A Pakistani couple was sentenced to life in prison by an Italian court on Tuesday for the murder of their daughter in 2021 after she refused an arranged marriage. Source link

In many parts of the world, a game of bingo is associated more with pensioners than fashionable parties. But in Italy it’s an essential part of the holidays for people of all ages. Source link

Here’s one word you’ll want for an Italian Christmas. Source link

The EU’s new border control system EES – which will require facial scans and fingerprints for travellers from the UK, USA and other non-EU countries – is set to be rolled out in October 2024, according to reports. Source link

Chocolatiers in the northern Italian province of Turin are seeking protected European status for their gianduiotti chocolates – but they face opposition from Lindt, who says it owns the company that invented the treat. Source link

Long waiting times, administrative errors, and double payments are all problems The Local’s readers have encountered when renewing residency permits recently, as the process appears to be getting more difficult. Source link

While its sun-soaked beaches attract holidaymakers from all over the world in the summer, Italy also offers some great winter experiences for locals and tourists alike. Here’s our pick of the best things to do in winter in Italy. Source link

Creative nativity scenes appear in homes, churches and public buildings across Italy in December, each one a little different. How many of these have you seen? Source link

From multiple strike actions to Christmas preparations, here’s what to expect in Italy this week. Source link

Moving within the European Union has been relatively easy for EU citizens thanks to freedom of movement but the European Commission has recently published some new guidelines for member countries to make sure they apply the rules correctly. Source link

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed Italian premier Giorgia Meloni’s approach to tackling illegal migration Saturday, in a visit to Rome where they agreed to co-fund a project to help migrants return home from Tunisia. Source link

Radical left-wing Italian philosopher Toni Negri died in Paris Saturday, aged 90, his wife the philosopher Judith Revel told AFP. Source link

Angelo Becciu, an Italian cardinal once tipped as a papal contender, has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison. Source link

The world’s richest man urged attendees at a far-right political festival in Rome to ‘make more Italians’. Source link

An Italian cardinal, once tipped as a possible future Pope, could be sentenced for alleged financial crimes on Saturday. Source link

From never having a bad meal to always making a good impression on the phone, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link

Four Italian regions were placed under a ‘yellow’ weather alert on Friday, with heavy rains and snowfall expected in parts of the Centre-South. Source link

Italy may have launched a winter Covid vaccination campaign, but even doctors are unaware of it as official information is scarce, writes Silvia Marchetti. Source link

After suffering multiple delays, the European Entry/Exit System – the new EU border system due to become operational in autumn 2024 – is causing headaches for airlines. Source link