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Albania’s prime minister has said the solidarity Italy showed to his country in the ’90’s is the reason why he agreed to sign a controversial migration pact with Rome. But is this the full story, or just an ‘advertising gimmick’? Source link
Milan and eight other provinces in the northern Italian region of Lombardy on Tuesday enforced temporary traffic limits and other measures to combat high levels of air pollution. Source link
New trial in Giulio Regeni case, Milan named world’s third most polluted city, Italy takes over Taranto steel plant, and more news from around Italy on Tuesday. Source link
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks at the US Capitol on February 15 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images US House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing international criticism over his lack of swift action on Ukraine aid, adding pressure to make a decision that will have massive implications for his rookie speakership and…
Frosinone in the central-southern region of Lazio has been named Italy’s ‘smog capital’ in a new pollution report, with the northern city of Turin coming in second place. Source link
Italian media on Monday cited data which showed Milan was among the most polluted major cities in the world, alongside Delhi, Lahore, and Chengdu – but the city’s mayor was quick to dismiss the findings. Source link
Do you ever find your restaurant bill a little… salty? Source link
A member of Ukraine’s coast guard mans a gun on a patrol boat as a cargo ship passes by in the Black Sea on February 7. Thomas Peter/Reuters Ukrainians have had little to celebrate as the second anniversary of the Russian invasion looms, but continuing successes in the Black Sea are one…
One month after the Italian city of Bologna introduced a controversial speed limit in its city centre, data showed that road accidents in the city have fallen by almost 16 percent. Source link
From planned transport strikes to the last of Italy’s Carnival celebrations, here’s what people living in Italy can expect this week. Source link
Police bust elderly bank robbers, Italy urged to protect construction workers, drought alarm after warm winter, and more news from around Italy on Monday. Source link
Rescue teams Saturday worked to recover the body of a fifth person killed by the collapse of a supermarket under construction in Florence, as the Tuscan city held a day of mourning. Source link
From learning the nicknames for Italy’s motorways to finding your favourite Mexican and Indian dishes, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link
Italy may be the land that launched Cosa Nostra, but today it is one of the safest countries in Europe, with a murder rate well below its neighbours. Source link
Moving to Italy, a country infamous for its red tape, can seem like a daunting task. Our new newsletter is here to answer your questions – this time we’re looking at Italy’s low tax rate for new freelancers and the best Italian bank accounts for foreigners. Source link
A trial pitting Italian energy giant Eni against environmental groups hoping to force the state-controlled company to slash its emissions and admit its contribution to climate change opened in Rome on Friday. Source link
Public prosecutors in Florence have launched an investigation into a building site accident that caused the deaths of at least three workers on Friday morning. Source link
Locals say Florence is becoming increasingly unliveable due to the impact of unregulated mass tourism. What’s being done to keep the city alive? Source link
Alexey Navalny on a hospital bed surrounded by his wife and two children as his treatment continues at Charite Hospital in Berlin, Germany on September 15, 2020. Alexey Navalny/Instagram/Anadolu/Getty Images Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny fell gravely ill in August 2020 while on a return flight to Moscow from…
Craftsmen are being evicted to make way for hotels and holidays rentals in Florence, which locals say is suffering from the scourge of ‘hit and run’ tourism. Source link
Italy approves inquiry into pandemic response, Albania migrant deal to go ahead, building bonuses’ soaring cost and more news from Italy on Friday. Source link
CNN — Here is a look at the life of the Duchess of Sussex, the former actress Meghan Markle. Birth date: August 4, 1981 Birth place: Los Angeles, California Birth name: Rachel Meghan Markle Father: Thomas Markle, Hollywood lighting director Mother: Doria Ragland, social worker and yoga instructor Marriages: Prince…
Drivers in Italy may be familiar with some of the country’s major ‘autostrade’, but do you know how Italians refer to them colloquially? Source link
Italian cuisine is – rightly – renowned, but there is one aspect that newcomers often find disappointing: the lack of spice. So what lies behind this apparent aversion? Source link
Having an Italian bank account is an advantage when it comes to paying for utilities and services in Italy, but can foreign residents get one? Source link
Sometimes this is just the phrase to reach for. Source link
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
