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 Milan celebrates local and national public holidays this week, giving it a four-day weekend packed with festivities. Local writer Rachael Martin presents her top picks for how to spend the holiday. https://www.thelocal.it/20171207/what-to-do-in-milan-this-weekend Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:02:19 +0100 what-to-do-in-milan-this-weekend Looking for ways to brighten the darkest month of the year? From ski slopes to fire festivals, marathons to markets, Italy has plenty to offer. https://www.thelocal.it/20171207/things-to-do-in-italy-in-december Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:27:52 +0100 things-to-do-in-italy-in-december Italy may be better known as a summer destination with beaches and culture galore, but there's plenty of reason to visit during the winter months. With over 300 skiing areas, winter sports lovers from novice to expert level are bound to find somewhere perfect for them. From classic Alpine resorts to the more unusual (Mount Etna, anyone?), here are the top ten locations for winter sports enthusiasts in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20161215/ten-italian-ski-resorts-that-winter-sports-lovers-have-to-visit Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:26:18 +0100 ten-italian-ski-resorts-that-winter-sports-lovers-have-to-visit Italy's jobless rate rose to 11.4 percent in December, up from 11.3 percent in November, according to figures from the national statistics office, Istat. https://www.thelocal.it/20160202/italian-unemployment-goes-up-again Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:46:11 +0100 italian-unemployment-goes-up-again If you're short of ideas for what to do in Italy in December, we've gathered a list of ten events that are well worth checking out, especially now that the Christmas season is almost upon us. https://www.thelocal.it/20151127/ten-things-to-do-in-italy-in-december Fri, 27 Nov 2015 14:47:15 +0100 ten-things-to-do-in-italy-in-december The 2014 Italian Super Cup between champions Juventus and Cup holders Napoli will be played in Qatar on December 22nd, it was announced on Monday. https://www.thelocal.it/20141006/qatar-to-host-italian-super-cup Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:43:00 +0200 qatar-to-host-italian-super-cup