Bank of Italy lowers country’s 2022 growth forecast
Italy's central bank revised down its forecast for the country's growth in 2022 on Friday due to the Omicron variant, which has sparked a recent surge of coronavirus cases.
Shop locally: How changing your consumer habits can build a brighter future
People across Europe are finding a wide range of ways to help create a more sustainable world through their power as consumers. From shopping locally to the apps that help you cut out food waste and much more besides, here are five ways your consumer habits can help create a better world.
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Italy lifts Covid travel ban on arrivals from southern Africa
The Italian government on Friday removed the travel ban in place for eight southern African states, which was imposed in November in response to the spread of the Omicron variant.
Italian hotel bars US actor Malkovich for expired Covid vaccine pass
US actor John Malkovich was turned away from a luxury hotel in Venice last week after failing to present valid proof of Covid-19 vaccination, Italian media reports.
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Where, when and how to drink coffee like an Italian
Italy's coffee culture is admired around the world, but it can be hard for the average foreigner to navigate its rules and norms. Here’s what you need to know to get your caffeine fix ‘all’italiana’.
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How Italy came to be Europe’s coffee capital
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The best events and festivals in Italy in 2022
With the obvious caveat that much depends on the health situation and Covid-related rules in place, Italy has an outstanding variety of events on offer in 2022 for tourists and residents alike.
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The Italian holiday calendar for 2022
Italy confirms UK driving licences remain valid in 2022
British residents of Italy who haven't converted their licence to an Italian one can continue using their UK licences until the end of 2022, Italy’s government has confirmed.
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Italian property roundup: Best time for Americans to buy and a private island on sale
Fancy owning your very own slice of Sicilian paradise? From a private Italian island on sale to why now might be the best time for Americans to buy property in Italy, catch all the Italian property news you may have missed in The Local's weekly roundup.
Omicron ‘sub-variant’ throws up new virus questions
Scientists are keeping a close watch on a recently-discovered sub-variant of the Omicron version of the Covid-19 virus to determine how its emergence could effect future pandemic spread.
