Italy's news in English
Some nine million Italians were voting on Sunday in a municipal poll seen as a key test of party support ahead of looming parliamentary elections.
If you’ve ever thought about learning a foreign language or exploring a new country, you should probably read this.
Bored of Roman vases and Renaissance artworks? Why not try one of Italy's more unusual museums instead...
No two people and no two expat stories are the same – so why should health plans be?
Finding love locally has never been easier. Find out why.
The mayor's office has given the green light to a ban on new hotels and B&B;'s in the ancient lagoon city.
Turin is home to great chocolate, a lively student scene, and surprisingly good kebabs, according to our guest writer, who thinks it might just be Italy's best kept secret.
Even the most competent of Italian speakers will occasionally slip up, and the majority of native speakers will be forgiving as long as you’re making the effort. But here are ten mistakes that are sure to grate on the ears of your Italian friends - read, memorize, and avoid at all costs.
Italian designer Maurizio Montalti makes sustainable everyday objects out of forest fungi, in an effort to demonstrate the benefits of "species which are usually disregarded."
We bet you've said at least one of these words today - but did you know what it actually means?
Bologna, the capital of Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region, has three curious nicknames: the red, the fat, and the learned. Contributor Dina Caruso explores the story behind each one.
The Michelin Guide for Italy 2016 has been released, awarding 334 Italian eateries a coveted star rating. And the best city to eat in Italy might surprise you...
A consortium led by global steel giant ArcelorMittal has been chosen to take over Italy's huge but struggling steel producer Ilva, the Italian government said on Monday.
The Local spoke to festivalgoers at the Northside festival in Aarhus about organic food, sustainability and, of course, music.
Italy is giving away more than 100 historic buildings - including castles, houses, and towers - in a bid to boost 'slow tourism' and tempt visitors away from the overcrowded city centres.
Venice's world famous carnival, which lasts until February 28th, is thought to have started in 1162 after a military victory. Abandoned for decades, it was resurrected in 1980.
An Italian company was right to sack an employee who slept on the job, Italy's highest court has ruled, after an appeals court overturned the dismissal.
Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni joined other world leaders on Thursday in criticizing US President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement.
Three people, including a 7-year-old boy, were in critical condition after a bomb scare triggered a stampede among Juventus fans watching the Champions League final in Turin on Saturday.
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has built and donated a quake-proof school to one of the Italian towns that was severely damaged by tremors last year.
Parents and campaigners called for stronger legislation after several young Italians killed themselves following serious online abuse.
Italian cross-border workers in the canton of Ticino will no longer be obliged to systematically provide a copy of their police record in order to secure a work or residence permit.
After decades of neglect, one of Rome's most significant monuments prepares to open once again to the public after a multi-million-euro restoration project.
Italy's cabinet on Friday approved a law making vaccinations compulsory for children starting at state schools.
Italy's top policeman on Wednesday played down accusations that one of the London attackers had slipped through the net of intelligence services.
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