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Many EU countries opt to reopen despite record infections as WHO suggests Omicron may signal more manageable phase of pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Netherlands has lifted its toughest Covid controls, Denmark is to remove all restrictions within days and France will begin easing curbs next week, as many – but not […]

Italy concluded its third voting round in the country's presidential elections on Wednesday afternoon, with the result expected to be inconclusive.

Confused by talk of 'hills' and 'blank cards' during Italy's presidential election season? The Local's vocabulary guide is here to help decipher it all.

If you live in Swiss regions of Geneva, Vaud, Jura, Neuchâtel or Ticino you probably shop in France or Italy more or less regularly. Here are the rules you should know about.

EU countries have agreed to make it easier for anyone with an EU Covid-19 certificate to travel within the bloc without having to face any further restrictions such as tests or quarantine.

Despite continued improvements, Italy ranked among the worst in Europe - again - when it comes to perceived corruption in an annual index by Transparency International.

Gomorrah author says he felt compelled to speak up against anti-migration policies Roberto Saviano has said he felt compelled to speak up against anti-migration policies as he faces a defamation trial over remarks accusing Italy’s far-right leaders of a lack of compassion towards people dying at sea.Saviano, the author of Gomorrah, for which he […]

Items have been in storage since 1946, when Umberto II was banished as Italians voted to abolish monarchyDescendants of the last king of Italy have made their first formal request to reclaim the crown jewels, which for almost 76 years have been stashed in a treasure chest in a safety deposit box at the Bank of Italy amid a long-running mystery over their […]

With Italy about to cut the validity of its Covid-19 vaccination pass from nine months to six, we answer your questions about how the new rules will apply.

Here's an idiomatic phrase to get you through the winter in Italy.

Who is entitled to free registration with Italy's national service health service, and what are the options for people who aren't? Here's a guide to the basics.

January in Italy means the start of a new tax year - here are the key dates and what you need to know about filing your taxes in 2022.

Ex-pontiff blames editorial ‘oversight’ for previous statement he was absent from 1980 meeting over suspected paedophile priestThe former pope Benedict XVI has admitted providing false information to a German inquiry into clerical sexual abuse.Benedict, who resigned as the global leader of the Roman Catholic church in 2013, said on Monday that he had […]

The British government has announced the end of testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers, including the post-arrival Day 2 tests that travellers from Europe have previously been forced to pay for.

Italy appears to have reached a peak in the number of Omicron infections, with cases of the highly contagious variant now on the decline, the country's Covid emergency commissioner said on Monday.

Here's why you'll keep seeing this word in the Italian news this week.

Italy will slash the validity of its vaccine pass from nine to six months from February 1st, but the cut may not apply to those who have already had a booster amid concerns about the impact on tourism.

Italy has recorded lower costs of living than the UK and US so far for 2022 after outstripping both last year. Here's a closer look at how everyday outgoings compare.

Italy's parliament starts voting Monday for a new president -- a process that could take several days and, with Prime Minister Mario Draghi tipped for the job, risks destabilising the government.

Italians know that the simple pleasures can lift you up and carry you through the winter months. Here's how you can benefit, whether you're in Italy or not.

The Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the WHO Europe director said on Monday.

Italy's parliament begins voting on Monday for a new president, with prime minister Mario Draghi still tipped as favourite to win - but those opposed say his election risks destabilising the country's post-pandemic recovery.

With the epidemiological situation still worsening in many parts of Italy, the health ministry has increased the risk classification in four more regions.

Lawmakers and regional delegates will vote for successor to Sergio Mattarella, who steps down on 3 FebruaryItalian parliamentarians will begin casting their votes for a new president on Monday after the scandal-plagued Silvio Berlusconi abandoned his dream of becoming the next head of state.More than 1,000 lawmakers and regional delegates will participate […]

Although Italy is known for being balmy and bright, Italians have plenty of expressions and proverbs to refer to cold and rainy weather. Here are ten phrases you can throw into conversation in these chilly days.

The drink quickly became an integral part of the national identity after its creation in Turin in the 19th centuryItaly is to apply for Unesco status for espresso coffee, claiming it is “much more than a simple drink”.It follows the art of the Neapolitan pizza-maker being added to the UN agency’s list of the world’s intangible heritage in 2017 as […]

Speaker of lower house seeks permission to give 35 ‘grand electors’ a chance to have their sayItalian parliamentarians who have Covid-19 may be allowed to cast their ballots for Italy’s new president from a car park.More than 1,000 MPs and regional delegates will begin voting on Monday, and amid a debacle over who the next head of state should be, the […]

With meat consumption twice the global average, citizens of EU27 have to reconcile environmental concerns and culinary traditionsA row over meat consumption in Spain over the last month is just the most recent eruption of the debate all over Europe, as the continent grapples with making its famous cuisines more sustainable.Food is inextricably intertwined […]

Until August last year, 18-year-old Nazira Khairzad lived a carefree existence with her family in the foothills of the Bamyan mountains. She loves sport and was a champion skier, but when the Taliban took over she decided to flee, leaving her old life behind. Photojournalist Rick Findler documented her attempts to settle into a new life Continue reading...

Two cases involved abusers who were allowed to continue with pastoral duties, says lawyerThe former pope Benedict XVI failed to act against four priests accused of child sexual abuse when he was archbishop of Munich, a German investigation has claimed.Benedict, who stood down as leader of the global Roman Catholic church in 2013, has denied the charges, […]