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 Can you get your tongue around this Italian word? https://www.thelocal.it/20220207/italian-word-of-the-day-scioglilingua Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:48:30 +0100 italian-word-of-the-day-scioglilingua Visiting Italy in peak season can be a strain on your wallet. But if you plan to travel this time of year, here are our tips for enjoying 'bella Italia' without breaking the bank. https://www.thelocal.it/20220602/ten-tips-to-save-money-on-your-summer-holiday-to-italy Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:00:18 +0200 ten-tips-to-save-money-on-your-summer-holiday-to-italy Most third-country nationals visiting the EU are constrained by the 90-day rule – but if your partner is Italian, you may be able to benefit from a special exemption. https://www.thelocal.it/20260422/how-does-the-90-day-rule-work-for-partners-of-eu-citizens Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:18:20 +0200 how-does-the-90-day-rule-work-for-partners-of-eu-citizens From Europe's biggest free concert to an 'open cantina' weekend at local wineries, there are plenty of things to do in Italy in May this year. https://www.thelocal.it/20260422/whats-on-in-italy-12-events-to-look-forward-to-this-may Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:55:12 +0200 whats-on-in-italy-12-events-to-look-forward-to-this-may Italy's AGCM competition authority said on Wednesday it was investigating online travel giant Booking.com for allegedly offering more visibility for accommodation providers that pay them higher commission. https://www.thelocal.it/20260422/italian-watchdog-investigates-travel-giant-booking-com Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:14:16 +0200 italian-watchdog-investigates-travel-giant-booking-com The EU has moved to tighten rules on pet passports, closing a loophole that has been used by many British second-home owners since Brexit. https://www.thelocal.it/20260422/eu-tightens-rules-for-brits-travelling-to-europe-with-pets Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:29:35 +0200 eu-tightens-rules-for-brits-travelling-to-europe-with-pets Italy summons Russian ambassador after TV presenter insults Meloni, Pope Leo pays tribute to Francis on first anniversary of death, and more news on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20260422/today-in-italy-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-113 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:36:44 +0200 today-in-italy-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-113 Italian flagship airline ITA Airways said on Tuesday it was increasing direct flights to India and Thailand this August, as the Iran war disrupts routes through the Middle East. https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/italys-ita-boosts-direct-asia-flights-amid-war-in-middle-east Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:22:56 +0200 italys-ita-boosts-direct-asia-flights-amid-war-in-middle-east People passing through Italy’s airports now need to grapple with the EU’s Entry and Exit System – so what should travellers expect over the peak summer travel season? https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/ees-what-to-expect-if-youre-travelling-to-italy-this-summer Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200 ees-what-to-expect-if-youre-travelling-to-italy-this-summer Germany and Italy on Tuesday rebuffed calls to suspend an EU cooperation deal with Israel, despite rising anger over the war in Lebanon and the situation in the West Bank. https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/germany-and-italy-reject-suspending-eu-israel-cooperation-deal Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:56:42 +0200 germany-and-italy-reject-suspending-eu-israel-cooperation-deal The European Union said on Tuesday that it was considering importing more jet fuel from the US and requiring member states to hold minimum reserves as the Middle East war squeezes supplies. Brussels will lay out a series of measures on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/we-must-be-ready-eu-to-lay-out-its-plan-to-deal-with-jet-fuel-crisis Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:48:22 +0200 we-must-be-ready-eu-to-lay-out-its-plan-to-deal-with-jet-fuel-crisis Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system. https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/stone-age-ticket-system-preventing-travellers-in-europe-from-taking-trains Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:50:54 +0200 stone-age-ticket-system-preventing-travellers-in-europe-from-taking-trains Most non-EU citizens face limits on how long they can spend in Italy and the EU as a whole. Here's what the 90-day rule is and how it works. https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/how-does-the-90-day-rule-work-in-italy Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:28:43 +0200 how-does-the-90-day-rule-work-in-italy Line up to learn what the difference is between these two. https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/italian-word-of-the-day-fila-vs-coda Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:26:05 +0200 italian-word-of-the-day-fila-vs-coda Truck driver killed in protest over fuel costs, Post Office fined €12.5 million over app privacy violations, and more news on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/today-in-italy-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-116 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:05:10 +0200 today-in-italy-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-116 Passengers travelling in Italy should watch out for public transport strikes in many cities this month, as well as a nationwide air travel strike. https://www.thelocal.it/20260326/the-transport-strikes-to-expect-in-italy-in-april-2026 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:10:02 +0100 the-transport-strikes-to-expect-in-italy-in-april-2026 Milan's public transport services are set to be hit by a walkout on Friday, April 24th. https://www.thelocal.it/20260420/what-to-expect-from-milans-public-transport-strike-on-friday Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:26:31 +0200 what-to-expect-from-milans-public-transport-strike-on-friday The EU’s new Entry and Exit System (EES) brings further confusion if you hold dual citizenship, or if you and your partner hold different passports. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.it/20260420/ees-and-dual-nationals-how-do-the-rules-apply-to-you-in-italy Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:07:55 +0200 ees-and-dual-nationals-how-do-the-rules-apply-to-you-in-italy 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. https://www.thelocal.it/20260416/qa-what-are-the-ees-rules-for-residents-arriving-at-italian-airports Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:53:53 +0200 qa-what-are-the-ees-rules-for-residents-arriving-at-italian-airports Learning this Italian word will help you stay out of trouble. https://www.thelocal.it/20190131/italian-word-of-the-day-pasticcio Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:08:17 +0100 italian-word-of-the-day-pasticcio