Rome holds run-off election for new mayor
Romans began casting ballots on Sunday in a run-off mayoral election, with a close race expected in an Eternal City plagued by garbage, transport and wild boar troubles.
Italy police arrest dealers of dormice, prized mafia dish
Three people have been arrested in Calabria, the heartland of the 'Ndrangheta mafia, after discovering a stash of frozen dormice, a favourite mob food, the Repubblica daily said on Saturday.
New Italian national airline ITA takes off amid Alitalia staff protests
New airline ITA took off early on Friday morning, as many former Alitalia staff protested job losses and wage cuts under the new venture.
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How Italy is enforcing the new workplace green pass rules from Friday
From October 15th, all workers in Italy are required by law to show a green pass in order to access any workplace. Here are the details of how the rules will be enforced and what they mean for you.
What type of visa will you need to move to Italy?
If you're planning to move to Italy from outside the European Union, the first step is getting a visa. But which one will you need? Here's a look at the different visa types available to help you get started.
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Ten things you need to know before moving to Italy
You want to live in Italy, but where to start? A relocation coach runs through the top ten must-knows on his checklist.
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Finding English teachers in Italy now ‘virtually impossible’ after Brexit
Italy had long benefitted from a regular flow of English native speakers from the UK, but language schools are now struggling to recruit British teachers due to the effects of Brexit and Covid travel restrictions.
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Italian property news roundup: 1 euro Sicily homes and how to get a mortgage in Italy
More one euro homes have hit the Italian market and we bring you expert advice if you're hoping to get a mortgage in Italy. Here are the Italian property-related updates you may have missed in The Local's weekly roundup.
Draft ‘Asterix’ story revealed by French author’s daughter
The daughter of Rene Goscinny, one of the duo behind indomitable French comic-book star Asterix, has revealed that her father left a draft story featuring the Roman-bashing Gaulish warrior unfinished.
