https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Have a go at using this popular verb. https://www.thelocal.it/20220303/italian-word-of-the-day-provare Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:54:03 +0100 italian-word-of-the-day-provare There have been no confirmed cases of hantavirus in Italy, though contradictory reports in Italian media have created confusion about the situation this week. https://www.thelocal.it/20260513/hantavirus-in-italy-what-we-know-about-the-situation-so-far Wed, 13 May 2026 13:22:57 +0200 hantavirus-in-italy-what-we-know-about-the-situation-so-far The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel. https://www.thelocal.it/20260513/one-trip-one-ticket-new-eu-rules-aim-to-ease-train-travel Wed, 13 May 2026 12:59:22 +0200 one-trip-one-ticket-new-eu-rules-aim-to-ease-train-travel A British tourist who was on a flight with a woman who later died of hantavirus has tested negative for the disease, the Lombardy region said on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20260513/british-tourist-quarantined-in-milan-tests-negative-for-hantavirus Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:57 +0200 british-tourist-quarantined-in-milan-tests-negative-for-hantavirus A planned walkout by Milan's public transport workers this Friday, May 15th is set to affect bus, tram and metro services in the northern city. https://www.thelocal.it/20260512/what-to-expect-from-milans-public-transport-strike-on-friday-2 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200 what-to-expect-from-milans-public-transport-strike-on-friday-2 Uneven application of EES rules at Italy’s airports has caused chaos and confusion for foreign residents; The Local has been digging for answers. https://www.thelocal.it/20260427/what-are-the-ees-rules-for-residents-at-each-italian-airport Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:14:03 +0200 what-are-the-ees-rules-for-residents-at-each-italian-airport Things just wouldn't be the same without this phrase. https://www.thelocal.it/20190905/italian-expression-of-the-day-lo-stesso Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:18:24 +0200 italian-expression-of-the-day-lo-stesso The European Court of Justice sided on Tuesday with Italy against technology giant Meta in defending the rights of online publishers, saying they could negotiate compensation with digital platforms. https://www.thelocal.it/20260512/eu-court-sides-with-italy-over-meta-on-publishers-compensation-rights Tue, 12 May 2026 13:36:32 +0200 eu-court-sides-with-italy-over-meta-on-publishers-compensation-rights With confusion surrounding the process of renewing Italy's residency card for UK nationals who've been living in the country since before Brexit, The Local takes you through the steps involved. https://www.thelocal.it/20260512/a-quick-guide-to-renewing-your-pre-brexit-residency-card Tue, 12 May 2026 12:21:18 +0200 a-quick-guide-to-renewing-your-pre-brexit-residency-card Health ministry says hantavirus risk 'low', Cinque Terre's Vernazza to impose new tourism restrictions, and more news from Italy on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20260512/today-in-italy-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-119 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:53:17 +0200 today-in-italy-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-119 From sporting events to spring festivals and transport strikes, here’s what people in Italy can expect this week. https://www.thelocal.it/20260510/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-italy-this-week-172 Sun, 10 May 2026 10:19:28 +0200 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-italy-this-week-172 With ongoing confusion about how, where and when pre-Brexit UK residents of Italy should apply to renew their cards, here’s what the British Embassy said in answer to readers’ questions. https://www.thelocal.it/20260511/qa-how-do-i-renew-my-pre-brexit-italian-residency-card Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:50 +0200 qa-how-do-i-renew-my-pre-brexit-italian-residency-card Here we have a very versatile word that you'll hear all the time in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20200820/italian-word-of-the-day-ecco Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:32:19 +0200 italian-word-of-the-day-ecco Italy's health ministry traced passengers in four regions after they were identified as travelling with a woman who later died from the disease. https://www.thelocal.it/20260511/hantavirus-italy-puts-four-people-in-quarantine-after-klm-flight Mon, 11 May 2026 11:34:53 +0200 hantavirus-italy-puts-four-people-in-quarantine-after-klm-flight From electric plug-ins to window screens and tax bonuses, here's what to know about keeping Italy's most hated pests away from you and your home this summer. https://www.thelocal.it/20260505/how-to-keep-the-mosquitoes-at-bay-this-summer-in-italy Tue, 05 May 2026 15:51:38 +0200 how-to-keep-the-mosquitoes-at-bay-this-summer-in-italy World conflict is looming large over the Venice Biennale this year with the simultaneous presence of Russia, Ukraine, Israel and the Palestinians, with one participant described the mix as akin to "inviting a serial killer to a dinner" among friends. https://www.thelocal.it/20260509/conflict-inflames-tensions-at-venice-biennale-of-art Sat, 09 May 2026 11:55:37 +0200 conflict-inflames-tensions-at-venice-biennale-of-art The European Commission on Friday clarified rules on air passenger rights given possible fuel shortages and travel disruption amid conflict in the Middle East. https://www.thelocal.it/20260509/eu-commission-clarifies-flight-compensation-rights-amid-travel-disruption Sat, 09 May 2026 09:32:59 +0200 eu-commission-clarifies-flight-compensation-rights-amid-travel-disruption From keeping Italy’s dreaded mozzies at bay to the lowdown to the must-try treats to sample in Rome, you'll find everything you need to eat, talk, drink and live like an Italian in our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita. https://www.thelocal.it/20260508/la-bella-vita-navigating-mosquito-season-and-the-roman-foods-to-try-at-least-once Fri, 08 May 2026 16:23:29 +0200 la-bella-vita-navigating-mosquito-season-and-the-roman-foods-to-try-at-least-once 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. https://www.thelocal.it/20260506/listed-the-airlines-in-italy-cancelling-flights-and-adding-extra-charges Wed, 06 May 2026 13:53:16 +0200 listed-the-airlines-in-italy-cancelling-flights-and-adding-extra-charges Even though getting a driver's license in Italy is a daunting challenge, readers say it's definitely doable if you prepare and study well. https://www.thelocal.it/20260504/how-to-study-for-your-italian-drivers-license-theory-exam Mon, 04 May 2026 13:20:31 +0200 how-to-study-for-your-italian-drivers-license-theory-exam