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Inside Italy: I didn't move to Tuscany for the free childcare - but it helped
There are a lot of good reasons to choose the centre-north of Italy as a place to live, but for working parents - like editor Clare Speak - there's one very concrete benefit.
Free childcare in Italy: The regions covering the cost - and why others aren’t
For families with young children, where you live in Italy can make a huge difference to the cost of childcare. In some areas, it may even be free.
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Five Italians die in scuba accident in Maldives, investigators find 100 foreign-flagged boats hidden from tax authorities, and more news on Friday.
Italian word of the day: 'Incasinato'
You'll want to find time in your chaotic schedule for this Italian word.
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Meloni says Italy to bring back nuclear power, police in Naples caught selling info to private investigators, and more news on Thursday.
Italian expression of the day: 'Lo stesso'
Things just wouldn't be the same without this phrase.
Italian word of the day: 'Ecco'
Here we have a very versatile word that you'll hear all the time in Italy.
Hantavirus: Italy puts four people in quarantine after KLM flight
Italy's health ministry traced passengers in four regions after they were identified as travelling with a woman who later died from the disease.
LISTED: The airlines in Italy cancelling flights and adding extra charges
As jet fuel costs soar due to the Iran war, some airlines flying to Italy are among those finding new ways to pass costs on to passengers.
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Meloni hails "solid" ties with Hungary after meeting incoming prime minister, Italy's data watchdog calls for more powers to block sites creating fake images, and more news on Friday.
What to know about the start of Italy's tax filing season
Italy's tax filing window opens in May. Here's what to do, and whether you should file before the end of June.
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Protests over Russian presence as Venice Biennale opens, Pope Leo holds firm on Iran as US secretary of state arrives in Rome, and more news on Thursday.
Italian word of the day: 'Acquazzoni'
Don't get caught out by this unexpected word.
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Meloni government becomes Italy's second longest-serving ever, funding approved for 100,000 affordable homes, and more news from Italy on Monday.
SPID: Italy is scrapping the digital ID - so what should you use instead?
For the majority of people in Italy, another change is coming to the way they use public services online.
UK names Stephen Hickey as new ambassador to Italy
Career diplomat Stephen Hickey will succeed Ed Llewellyn as UK ambassador to Italy, it has been announced.
Italy's wildfire season starts early as hot, dry May forecast for south
Italy's wildfire season started more than a month earlier than usual this year, with forecasters warning of dangerous situation in southern regions with a hot, dry May to come.
Jet fuel shortages: Will flights to Italy be cancelled this summer?
At the time of year when people would normally be booking their summer holidays, there's great uncertainty around whether airlines will cancel flights, or hike prices, due to jet fuel shortages. So what's the situation in Italy?
Q&A: What are the EES rules for residents arriving at Italian airports?
As the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes mandatory, we look again at how the rules are being applied to permanent residents of Italy.
Italy's EES airport chaos is the latest example of the same old problem
The rollout of the European Entry and Exit system has been chaotic in Italy, leading to long queues and passengers missing flights. The Local Italy's editor Clare Speak looks at why Italian airports all seem to be applying the rules in their own way.
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Italy set to become eurozone's most indebted country in 2026, Meloni offers solidarity to Trump after Washington shooting, and more news on Monday.
What can you do about rental scams in Italy?
From deposits not returned to fraudulent fees and even fake agencies, Italy's rental market is notorious for scams. Is there anything you can actually do if you get stung?
Bella Ciao and a day off: How Italy marks Liberation Day on April 25th
Saturday is a public holiday in Italy. Though we won't get the day off work this year, there are plenty of other ways Italians will be celebrating over the weekend.