With the season of school open days and applications about to begin, we want to hear from parents about what they learned about the process - and what they'd do differently.
Even if you love living in Italy and feel at home here, when you've moved to a different country from where you grew up, there will perhaps always be things you miss. What are those things for you?
With Italy’s strict visa requirements closing off legal routes to residency, would-be foreign residents are having to get creative with their relocation strategies.
The UK Prime Minister’s recent hints at rejoining the EU or its single market have sparked debate across Brussels and Westminster. But to what extent would a closer relationship actually change daily life for Brits in Europe? We asked our readers, and here’s what you had to say.
Heavy tax obligations and deteriorating healthcare, as well as growing political uncertainty, are among the factors Italy’s would-be foreign residents say are delaying their plans to move.
After a post-Covid boom, experts say the number of people relocating to Italy from countries like the US has levelled off. If you’re among those who’ve put their plans on hold, we want to hear from you.
From the availability of fast food to technological advancements, Italy’s international residents say the country has been through some major transformations since they first arrived.
Italy has transformed in many ways in recent years. We want to hear from international residents about what feels different now, what has become easier or harder, and how life in the country has changed since you first arrived.
Picking up a new language isn’t always smooth sailing, but Italy’s foreign residents tell us making the effort to learn Italian brings its own rewards.
Not every foreigner you’ll meet in Rome or Milan can speak Italian well, but do they really need to? Italy's international residents tell us how essential fluency is for a good life here.
Foreign residents' language skills are a hot topic in Italy. We want to hear your experience of learning Italian, and whether you think fluency is essential to life in Italy.
Did you find a new favourite place to visit in Italy this summer? Or do you have a tried-and-true summer spot you've been returning to year after year? Share your experience with fellow readers.
The Local Italy's community of international residents often find themselves at the heart of the country's most heated debates, from short-term rental crackdowns to the reputational damage of the Trump era.
Much more than just the 'affordable Tuscany,' residents say this central Italian region has a distinct identity and appeal of its own – without the crowds.
From “annoying” to “embarrassing, frustrating and sad”, here’s how British nationals with a close connection to Italy feel about the UK’s decision to leave the EU, ten years on.
As the EU's Entry and Exit system (EES) comes into force, Italy’s international residents say they've found themselves waiting much longer at the border than tourists - despite being exempt.
Whether you found a great place with ease or have a horror story to share, we want to hear what your experience is of renting in Italy — and what tips you'd pass on.
UK nationals who’ve been resident in Italy since before Brexit can obtain a card proving their right to remain – but the process isn’t always as smooth as they’d like.
Italy’s foreign residents describe waiting years to receive their ‘permesso di soggiorno’ residency permits as the country’s administrative backlog worsens.
Comments by readers of The Local Italy—whether opinions, advice, or personal anecdotes—offer vital insights to others. We've picked out some recent contributions on topics specific to the hurdles foreigners face as they try to integrate into Italian life.
Comments by readers of The Local Italy—whether opinions, advice, or tales of life in the country—offer vital insights. We've picked out some recent contributions on topics spanning the issues foreigners face, this time looking at the growing unease over US political influence in Italy.
