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'I feel trapped': How long waits for residency permits are affecting people in Italy

Residency permits

'I feel trapped': How long waits for residency permits are affecting people in Italy

Unlock Rome's secrets: A new adult study program for those seeking adventure and learning

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Unlock Rome's secrets: A new adult study program for those seeking adventure and learning

What changes in Italy in December 2023

What changes in Italy

What changes in Italy in December 2023

From public holidays and Christmas displays to an important deadline for second-home owners, here's what to expect this month in Italy.

Italy’s free museum Sundays: What you need to know

Italy’s free museum Sundays: What you need to know

Explained: Who needs to exchange their driving license for an Italian one?

Explained: Who needs to exchange their driving license for an Italian one?

Italy sees high demand for non-EU work permits as applications open

Working in Italy

Italy sees high demand for non-EU work permits as applications open

OPINION: Why ending violence against women will be a tough task in Italy

Opinion and Analysis

OPINION: Why ending violence against women will be a tough task in Italy

Italian word of the day: 'Problema'

Italian Word of The Day

Italian word of the day: 'Problema'

Reader question: Can I drive a minicar in Italy without a driver’s licence?

Reader question: Can I drive a minicar in Italy without a driver’s licence?

Why Italy's government is angry about a ski resort changing its name

Why Italy's government is angry about a ski resort changing its name

The food and drink you need for an Italian Christmas feast

The food and drink you need for an Italian Christmas feast

Americans in Italy: Tell us how citizenship-based taxation impacts you?

Americans in Italy

Americans in Italy: Tell us how citizenship-based taxation impacts you?

Italy in 2024

Which of Italy’s home renovation bonuses can you claim in 2024?

Which of Italy’s home renovation bonuses can you claim in 2024?

Venice announces dates for 'tourist tax' in 2024

Venice announces dates for 'tourist tax' in 2024

LISTED: The new direct flights to and from Italy in 2024

LISTED: The new direct flights to and from Italy in 2024

Calendar: How to make the most of Italy's public holidays in 2024

living in Italy

Calendar: How to make the most of Italy's public holidays in 2024

Essential news from Italy

Italian expression of the day: ‘Tirare il pacco’

Italian Word of The Day

Italian expression of the day: ‘Tirare il pacco’

Where in Italy do people speak the most (and least) English?

Italy Explained

Where in Italy do people speak the most (and least) English?

Why do Milan residents get a day off on December 7th?

Why do Milan residents get a day off on December 7th?

Why more of Italy's 2026 Winter Olympics could be held abroad

Why more of Italy's 2026 Winter Olympics could be held abroad

When to send Christmas gifts from Italy

When to send Christmas gifts from Italy

On the agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week

What changes in Italy

On the agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week

Italy approves 'green transition' decree to boost renewable power

Italy approves 'green transition' decree to boost renewable power

Giulia Cecchettin: How Italy is facing up to gender violence after student’s murder

Giulia Cecchettin: How Italy is facing up to gender violence after student’s murder