From Italy and the World

We’re sorry to say these important Italian words are easy to use incorrectly. Source link

It’s important for foreigners in Italy to choose the best banking and saving options and it can be hard to pick one, but your experiences and advice will help our readers. Please take a minute to fill out the survey. Source link

Carnival season brings some much needed colour, fun and festive spirit into the dreary month of February – and it’s not only in Venice. Source link

You’ve heard of Roman temples, amphitheatres and aqueducts… but an ancient Roman pyramid? 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 month we’re looking at proposed citizenship law changes and Italy’s new healthcare fee. Source link

Italy accuses ChatGPT of breaching privacy rules, outcry over Italian chained in Hungary, rail worker killed in Brescia, and more news from around Italy on Wednesday. Source link

Dozens of Italian farmers staged another protest with tractors near Milan on Tuesday, the latest in a series of small demonstrations across the country driven by fear over their livelihoods. Source link

From seatbelts to speeding, a new survey shows Italians admit to being more than a little cavalier about sticking to the letter of the Highway Code. Source link

“This is not prosecco,” warned Italy’s consortium of Prosecco producers as it took aim at a version of the popular Italian sparkling wine sold on draught in British pubs. Source link

Mass tourism has turned Florence into a “prostitute”, one of the city’s museum directors said Monday, sparking outrage from politicians including Italy’s culture minister. Source link

Protesting farmers, Italy’s postal service put up for sale, Albania approves Italy migrant deal, and more news from around Italy on Monday. Source link

Cash in-hand payments, ambiguous contracts and expected full-time availability with a part-time schedule; these are just a few of the issues with jobs at English language schools in Italy according to The Local’s readers. Source link

Here’s to your health! Source link

Italian farmers took to the streets and motorways again in several parts of Italy on Monday in protest over high taxes, amid a wave of similar protests in France, Germany, and other European countries. Source link

Italy’s TV licensing fee is applied differently than in many other countries, and the opt-out system means many people can end up paying it unnecessarily. Source link

Following a proposal to tighten the rules for applying for Italian citizenship via ancestry, we look at what stage the plans are at and how soon changes could come in. Source link

Deadline to opt out of TV licence fee and details of Italy’s ‘green’ car bonus – here’s what to expect in Italy this week. Source link

Earthquakes felt in Tuscany and Campania, Italy pushes for energy deals with African countries, Italy halts UN agency aid for Palestine, and more news from around Italy on Monday. Source link

AC Milan brought their match with Bologna to a brief halt on Saturday, summoning inspiration from American civil rights icon Martin Luther King to demonstrate solidarity with goalkeeper Mike Maignan who was racially abused last weekend. Source link

Assailants launched an armed attack on an Italian church in Istanbul during a religious ceremony on Sunday, leaving one person dead, Turkey’s interior minister said. Source link

From making the most of Italy’s Carnevale season to finding the best upcoming events in Rome, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link

A prolific saboteur who has destroyed over a dozen speed cameras across northern Italy has sparked a nationwide debate, with some hailing him as a hero and others condemning him as a “criminal” risking lives. Source link

As some readers in Italy report their N26 accounts are being suddenly closed down, has the German bank’s status in the country changed? Source link

This word describes a certain type of comfortable lifestyle. Source link

The Italian language may sound like music to the ears of those who don’t speak it – but there’s one Italian word that doesn’t sound so pleasant. Source link

Getting an Italian passport is the last step to becoming a fully fledged Italian citizen – but how soon can you apply for one after gaining citizenship and how does the process work? Source link

Revelations about mafia boss Messina Denaro, a major fraud scheme uncovered, tax breaks for adopting dogs from shelters, and more news from around Italy on Friday. Source link

The EU’s planned border system known as EES, expected to become operational in autumn, could cause queues of 14 hours or more at the British port of Dover, a parliamentary committee has been warned. Source link

Cold and wet weather may put a damper on everyday life in Italy this February, but Milan’s mix of cultural events and local celebrations will help you overcome the winter blues. Source link

From a new anti-piracy platform to carnival celebrations, here’s what people living in Italy can expect next month. Source link