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Italian word of the day: 'Incubo'
Don't be scared of using this Italian word.
On the Agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
From festivals to summer sales ending in certain regions, here's what to expect in Italy this week.
Five of the best rooftop bars to visit in Rome
Everyone loves a good rooftop bar - and Rome has a selection to suit all tastes.
Inside Italy: Why more Italians are swapping their beaches for Greece
A visit to the lido reminded The Local Italy's editor Clare Speak why Italian beach days are anything but relaxing - and of why growing numbers of Italians are heading elsewhere in the Mediterranean instead.
What new EU banking law means for foreigners in Italy
If you live in Italy and hold an account with a UK, US or other non-EU bank, you may have recently had a message telling you about a new EU directive. Here’s what it means for foreigners in Italy.
Italy weighs inquiry into Venice femicide as six women killed since Ferragosto
The spate of killings around the August 15th holiday came in Italy's first summer since femicide was made a specific crime under the Meloni government.
In Numbers: How bad are Italy's wildfires and who's to blame?
Italy has spent the summer fighting wildfires from Sicily and Calabria to the Alps. With the season not yet over, here’s what data tells us about the scale of the fires - and who is setting them.
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Calls for tougher laws after spate of femicides, Italy records sharp increase in West Nile virus cases, and more news on Thursday.
How long will border checks continue between Italy and Spain?
As Italy's government has kept checks on arrivals from Spain in place past the promised review point, what's the current situation for travel between the two countries?
Italian word of the day: 'Ammazzacaffè'
We've got a killer word for you today.
Italian expression of the day: 'Può darsi'
This might be just the Italian phrase you need.
Italian word of the day: 'Tregua'
The word we're all waiting for by the middle of August.
Is Italy’s record August heatwave almost over?
People across Italy have sweltered through more than two weeks of intense heat, but relief is in sight in the coming days, according to the latest forecasts.
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome, Italy's electricity use hit record high in July, and more news on Friday.
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Catania airport remains closed amid Mount Etna eruption, businessman confesses to ordering bomb attack on journalist, and more news from Italy on Thursday.
Italian word of the day: 'Sprezzatura'
Don't put too much effort into learning this word.
A 20-year wait and fluent Italian: How the far right wants to tighten citizenship rules
As Italy’s governing parties race to appear tougher on citizenship, the new far-right Futuro Nazionale is demanding new rules plus "assimilation to Greco-Roman civilisation."
What to know if you’re staying in an Airbnb in Italy this summer
Some Italian cities are trying to limit short-term rentals amid a housing crisis, creating a patchwork of rules for owners and guests. Here’s what to know if you’re planning to stay in one this summer.
What's happening with border checks between Italy and Spain?
With border checks now in place both ways for people travelling between Italy and Spain, who exactly are they being applied to and what happens next?
Italian word of the day: 'Infuocato'
You might find this fiery word useful to describe the weather this upcoming Ferragosto weekend.
'Gelato for lunch': Italy's official advice for keeping cool in summer
As the temperatures soar in Italy, the health ministry offers some advice on keeping cool - including on the importance of food and drink.
Seven things to know before moving to Italy's Puglia region
The sunny southern Italian region of Puglia has become a hot travel destination, but what is it like as a place to live? The Local Italy's editor Clare Speak, who has been a resident since 2019, has the lowdown on what to consider before moving there.
The heatwave vocabulary you need to follow an Italian weather forecast
Italian meteorologists describe mythological figures descending from Africa and ancient dog stars rising at dawn, when all you wanted to know was how hot it's going to get this weekend. So what exactly are they talking about?