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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came to power on a strongly anti-immigration platform. But what changes has her government actually made for foreigners, and who have they affected? Source link
It would be unfortunate not to know this Italian word. Source link
As Italy’s government clamps down on the rights of same-sex parents and stops registering their children’s births, one expectant couple says moving abroad is their best option. Source link
From an important deadline for second-home owners to free public transport in Rome, here’s what people in Italy can expect this week. Source link
Two trains crashed into each other at low speed in northern Italy late on Sunday, injuring at least 17 people, none seriously, firefighters and the train operator said. Source link
Environmental activists from the group Extinction Rebellion poured dye into Venice’s Grand Canal and several Italian rivers Saturday in protest against the “failure” of ongoing international climate talks to deliver results. Source link
Pompeii – the second most visited tourist site in Italy – continues to yield archaeological discoveries, providing brutal insights into the ancient world. Source link
The EU has drawn up plans to make it easier for non-EU citizens to gain long-term EU residency so they move more easily around the bloc, but citizens’ rights campaigner Clarissa Killwick says Brits who moved to Italy before Brexit are already losing out. Source link
Italy is one of the most popular ski holiday destinations in Europe, but hitting the slopes is getting pricier at most resorts in the 2023-24 season. Source link
The UN cultural agency on Wednesday added to its list of intangible global heritage Italian opera singing, an art “transmitted only orally” between maestro and pupil that attracts students globally. Source link
The Feast of St Nicholas and the Krampus are important festive traditions in some European countries, and surprisingly this includes Italy – or parts of it. Source link
Italy’s ruling parties on Wednesday scuppered an attempt by the opposition to introduce a minimum wage, which would have brought the country into line with the majority of the EU. Source link
Italy has withdrawn from China’s vast Belt and Road infrastructure plan, more than four years after becoming the only G7 nation to sign up, a government source said on Wednesday. Source link
From services to Austria or Germany, France or Switzerland, there are a number of direct train routes connecting passengers in Italy with European destinations in 2024. Source link
The European Union is seeking to thrash out an agreement on sweeping rules to regulate artificial intelligence, following months of difficult negotiations in particular on how to monitor generative AI like ChatGPT. But what does Brussels want? Source link
The Italian government has published plans to bring in a new airport ‘boarding tax’ for passengers from 2024 which is set to bump up the cost of tickets by €9 per flight. Source link
The European Commission has revealed how it wants to boost the rights of travellers in the EU who face disruption and cancellations, but airlines are not happy. Source link
Thousands of Italians paid their last respects on Tuesday to Giulia Cecchettin, a university student killed by her ex-boyfriend, in a case that has triggered nationwide grief and rage at violence against women. Source link
From new flights and train routes to the opening of an airport on the Amalfi Coast, travellers can expect plenty of changes in Italy in 2024. Source link
If your Italian residency permit has expired and you face a long wait for a new one, you may have heard contradictory things about whether or not you can travel abroad. We look at what exactly the rules say. Source link
Companies across Europe are in need of workers but a lack of mobility for workers across the European Union means most do not recruit from abroad. The EU is making moves to remedy the situation. Source link
You’re probably familiar with some of Italy’s regional stereotypes – but how true are they, and do they really affect quality of life? The Local asked Italy’s foreign residents about their experiences. Source link
You’d be surprised how often this is just the word you need. Source link
From a doctors’ strike to the events that mark the start of the festive season, here’s what people in Italy can expect this week. Source link
From finding the ski resorts Italians prefer to making sure your next trip to Venice goes without a hitch, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link
With applications for non-EU work permits to open on Saturday, Italy has already received over 600,000 pre-applications – four times the quota available. Source link
Italy’s government has announced measures to tackle a culture of ‘machismo and sexism’ following yet another femicide, but recent history shows why it will be hard to change attitudes, writes Silvia Marchetti. Source link
