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 Italy has scrapped a large number of its Covid restrictions, but that doesn't mean there aren't some measures still in place. Here's a recap of exactly what the rules are in Italy right now. https://www.thelocal.it/20220117/at-a-glance-what-covid-19-rules-are-now-in-place-in-italy Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:44:52 +0100 at-a-glance-what-covid-19-rules-are-now-in-place-in-italy After Italy recently removed most Covid-related restrictions, readers have been asking us what exactly to expect on upcoming visits. Here are your questions answered. https://www.thelocal.it/20220506/travel-to-italy-and-covid-rules-this-summer-your-questions-answered Fri, 06 May 2022 18:25:37 +0200 travel-to-italy-and-covid-rules-this-summer-your-questions-answered If you're planning to travel to Italy soon, make sure you know the rules on using Covid-19 health certificates in the country. https://www.thelocal.it/20220404/reader-question-do-i-need-a-covid-green-pass-for-my-trip-to-italy Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:11:51 +0200 reader-question-do-i-need-a-covid-green-pass-for-my-trip-to-italy Italy has relaxed the use of its Covid health pass, but you still need to show the 'reinforced' version or 'super green pass' in many venues across the country. Here's what it is and where you need to show it. https://www.thelocal.it/20220405/where-in-italy-you-still-need-to-show-the-super-green-pass Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:32:50 +0200 where-in-italy-you-still-need-to-show-the-super-green-pass Planning on paying a visit to Italy in the coming weeks? Here's our guide to the recent changes to the country's Covid restrictions. https://www.thelocal.it/20220401/what-you-need-to-know-about-travel-to-italy-this-spring Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:42:07 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-travel-to-italy-this-spring Italy's Covid rules change once again on April 1st. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.it/20220331/how-do-italys-covid-rules-change-in-april Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:19:45 +0200 how-do-italys-covid-rules-change-in-april Italy is updating its Covid restrictions from April 1st - so what does that mean for those travelling to Italy on holiday? Here's how to navigate the updated rules as a visitor. https://www.thelocal.it/20220114/explained-how-do-italys-vaccination-rules-apply-to-visitors Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:52:39 +0100 explained-how-do-italys-vaccination-rules-apply-to-visitors The rules on using Italy's Covid health pass are changing again from April 1st. Here's where you'll need the different types of 'green pass' to access most shops, venues and services in the country. https://www.thelocal.it/20220201/explained-where-you-now-need-to-show-a-covid-green-pass-in-italy Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:15:35 +0100 explained-where-you-now-need-to-show-a-covid-green-pass-in-italy Italy’s government has announced it will lift all Covid-19 health restrictions by early summer, with some set to end as soon as April 1st. What does this mean if you're travelling to Italy? https://www.thelocal.it/20220318/how-italys-covid-green-pass-rules-will-change-for-tourists-in-april Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:07:48 +0100 how-italys-covid-green-pass-rules-will-change-for-tourists-in-april Italy has announced a timeline for relaxing its Covid restrictions - but is it realistic? Here's what some of the country's leading health experts have to say about it. https://www.thelocal.it/20220321/italys-covid-reopening-timeline-what-do-the-experts-think Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:36:38 +0100 italys-covid-reopening-timeline-what-do-the-experts-think The Italian government has approved a 'roadmap' towards the end of Covid restrictions in the country by early summer, Prime Minister Mario Draghi confirmed on Thursday evening. https://www.thelocal.it/20220317/italy-set-to-end-covid-super-green-pass-requirement-from-may-1st Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:28:14 +0100 italy-set-to-end-covid-super-green-pass-requirement-from-may-1st Italy recognises some Covid-19 recovery certificates as valid for accessing venues and services that would otherwise require a vaccine pass. But where are they accepted, and what details should they contain? Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.it/20220207/reader-question-how-can-i-use-a-covid-19-recovery-certificate-in-italy Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:21:22 +0100 reader-question-how-can-i-use-a-covid-19-recovery-certificate-in-italy Unlimited vaccine pass validity for the Covid-boosted and the scrapping of 'zones' for the fully vaccinated are two key changes that came into force in Italy on Saturday following a new government decree. https://www.thelocal.it/20220203/green-pass-and-red-zones-how-italys-latest-decree-changes-the-covid-rules Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:43:38 +0100 green-pass-and-red-zones-how-italys-latest-decree-changes-the-covid-rules Had your Covid-19 booster jab and wondering what to do next? Here's what you need to know about updating your Italian 'green pass'. https://www.thelocal.it/20220128/reader-question-do-i-need-to-update-my-italian-green-pass-after-a-booster-shot Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:38:04 +0100 reader-question-do-i-need-to-update-my-italian-green-pass-after-a-booster-shot The recent cut to the validity of vaccine passes will not apply to those who have had a booster shot, Italy's government confirmed on Wednesday evening. https://www.thelocal.it/20220202/breaking-italy-confirms-unlimited-covid-green-pass-validity-after-booster Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:41:46 +0100 breaking-italy-confirms-unlimited-covid-green-pass-validity-after-booster The Italian health ministry is sending out reminders to those yet to have their Covid booster shot, as it plans to slash the validity of vaccine passes to six months from Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20220131/italy-urges-people-to-book-boosters-ahead-of-covid-pass-validity-cut Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:18:28 +0100 italy-urges-people-to-book-boosters-ahead-of-covid-pass-validity-cut With Italy about to cut the validity of its Covid-19 vaccination pass from nine months to six, we answer your questions about how the new rules will apply. https://www.thelocal.it/20220125/qa-how-will-italys-new-six-month-covid-vaccine-pass-validity-work Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:21:42 +0100 qa-how-will-italys-new-six-month-covid-vaccine-pass-validity-work Italy will slash the validity of its vaccine pass from nine to six months from February 1st, but the cut may not apply to those who have already had a booster amid concerns about the impact on tourism. https://www.thelocal.it/20220124/italy-reconsiders-cut-to-covid-vaccine-pass-validity-for-triple-jabbed Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:09:54 +0100 italy-reconsiders-cut-to-covid-vaccine-pass-validity-for-triple-jabbed The Italian government on Friday confirmed the expansion of the health pass requirement from February 1st and agreed on a list of shops and services that will be exempt. https://www.thelocal.it/20220121/italy-confirms-most-shops-require-covid-green-pass-from-february-1st Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:07:37 +0100 italy-confirms-most-shops-require-covid-green-pass-from-february-1st US actor John Malkovich was turned away from a luxury hotel in Venice last week after failing to present valid proof of Covid-19 vaccination, Italian media reports. https://www.thelocal.it/20220119/italian-hotel-bars-us-actor-malkovich-for-expired-covid-vaccine-pass Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:39:18 +0100 italian-hotel-bars-us-actor-malkovich-for-expired-covid-vaccine-pass