Italy

There are a lot of good reasons to choose the centre-north of Italy as a place to live, but for working parents - like editor Clare Speak - there's one very concrete benefit.

Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would "invite" participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure.

Italy's summer sales start in July. Here's what you need to know about the government-regulated period of discounts.

For families with young children, where you live in Italy can make a huge difference to the cost of childcare. In some areas, it may even be free.

If you're planning a summer holiday that isn’t pet-friendly, you’ll need to find someone to look after your furry friend while you’re away. Here are some tips for finding pet-setting services in Italy.

As of early May 2026, the historic Alta Via delle Cinque Terre (high trail) is once again welcoming intrepid hikers after undergoing renovations.

Local residents complain of peacocks scratching their cars, dirtying pavements, and waking them up at night with loud mating calls, with many calling for the birds to be removed.

Officers harvested the personal information of celebrities and financiers from police databases and sold it to private detectives and debt collectors, investigators said on Wednesday.

You'll want to find time in your chaotic schedule for this Italian word.

In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we look at the articles to read if you’re planning a move in retirement and what you should know about Italy’s golden visa.

The budget airline easyJet has announced another new route from south-west France - this time connecting to Italy with an eye to weekend breaks.

Britain's Princess Catherine started a two-day visit to Italy on Wednesday focused on early childhood development, in her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.

There have been no confirmed cases of hantavirus in Italy, though contradictory reports in Italian media have created confusion about the situation this week.

A British tourist who was on a flight with a woman who later died of hantavirus has tested negative for the disease, the Lombardy region said on Wednesday.

The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel.

With confusion surrounding the process of renewing Italy's residency card for UK nationals who've been living in the country since before Brexit, The Local takes you through the steps involved.

From three general strikes to a nationwide Easyjet walkout, here's what passengers in Italy should look out for this month.

Milan is the most popular Italian city for international residents, but navigating its rental market can be challenging.

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Have a go at using this popular verb.