The Local Europe https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed OPINION: Why Italians are upset by the fate of their sacred bank branches Bank branches are as sacred to many Italians as their favourite bar or cafe, but they're being closed by the hundreds across the country, causing major problems for dozens of devoted clients, Silvia Marchetti explains. https://www.thelocal.com/20250214/opinion-why-italians-are-upset-by-the-fate-of-their-sacred-bank-branches Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:06:45 +0100 opinion-why-italians-are-upset-by-the-fate-of-their-sacred-bank-branches