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 Italian is widely known to be tied to its Latin roots - closer than any other language, in fact. So it might come as a surprise to know that the Italian language also has Germanic influences. Here are ten Italian words that come from German. https://www.thelocal.it/20210507/from-beer-to-hairdryers-10-italian-words-that-come-from-german Fri, 07 May 2021 19:15:20 +0200 from-beer-to-hairdryers-10-italian-words-that-come-from-german While Italy isn't ready to swear off paperwork just yet, there are a growing number of official matters that you can get done online. https://www.thelocal.it/20210204/beat-the-queues-19-bits-of-italian-bureaucracy-you-can-do-online Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:57:16 +0100 beat-the-queues-19-bits-of-italian-bureaucracy-you-can-do-online As all Italian regions move into the low-restriction 'white zone' from Monday, here's a closer look at what that means. https://www.thelocal.it/20210301/explained-what-are-italys-new-coronavirus-white-zones Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:13:43 +0100 explained-what-are-italys-new-coronavirus-white-zones Italy’s local health authorities have been given the green light to open coronavirus vaccination appointments to everyone over 12 years old from Thursday - but which regions are actually able to do so, and when? https://www.thelocal.it/20210603/which-italian-regions-are-offering-covid-vaccine-appointments-to-all-from-thursday Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:35:39 +0200 which-italian-regions-are-offering-covid-vaccine-appointments-to-all-from-thursday Find the latest data on how many people have received the Covid-19 vaccine in each region of Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20210108/charts-how-many-people-has-italy-vaccinated-so-far Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:34:13 +0100 charts-how-many-people-has-italy-vaccinated-so-far As the coronavirus restrictions continue to change around Europe, here's a look at the different requirements you'll need to be aware of when driving between the UK and Italy. (This article was updated on June 1st) https://www.thelocal.it/20210511/reader-question-what-are-the-rules-on-driving-between-italy-and-the-uk-right-now Tue, 11 May 2021 19:10:42 +0200 reader-question-what-are-the-rules-on-driving-between-italy-and-the-uk-right-now The WHO's European director warned Friday that the Covid-19 pandemic won't end until at least 70 percent of people are vaccinated, and criticised Europe's vaccine rollout as "too slow". https://www.thelocal.it/20210529/pandemic-wont-be-over-until-70-percent-are-vaccinated-who-director Sat, 29 May 2021 14:50:51 +0200 pandemic-wont-be-over-until-70-percent-are-vaccinated-who-director Italy's government has announced that young people hoping to get on the property ladder can apply for the 'first home bonus' from June, a scheme offering tax cuts and help with mortgages. https://www.thelocal.it/20210521/under-36-heres-how-italy-plans-to-help-you-buy-a-house Fri, 21 May 2021 15:08:09 +0200 under-36-heres-how-italy-plans-to-help-you-buy-a-house As Italy reopens to tourism, many people will be wanting to avoid the crowds that flock to hotspots like Venice and Florence. Here are seven lesser-visited (but no less beautiful) areas to try instead. https://www.thelocal.it/20200704/alternatives-to-italys-tourist-hotspots-beaten-track-budget-culture-holidays-travel-destinations-city-florence-rome-lakes-islands Sat, 04 Jul 2020 10:53:31 +0200 alternatives-to-italys-tourist-hotspots-beaten-track-budget-culture-holidays-travel-destinations-city-florence-rome-lakes-islands With Covid-19 vaccinations opening the door to quarantine-free travel and more this summer, proving that you've had your shots is essential. How do people who were vaccinated in Italy get the certificate they need? https://www.thelocal.it/20210527/how-do-you-get-an-italian-covid-vaccination-certificate Thu, 27 May 2021 16:00:24 +0200 how-do-you-get-an-italian-covid-vaccination-certificate As it continues to reopen the country, the Italian government has changed the way it assesses the risk level in each region – and therefore which rules apply. Here’s how the new criteria work. https://www.thelocal.it/20210520/explained-how-has-italy-changed-the-way-it-decides-regional-covid-19-rules Thu, 20 May 2021 12:56:09 +0200 explained-how-has-italy-changed-the-way-it-decides-regional-covid-19-rules New statistics have revealed Italian consumers' changing spending habits during the pandemic. Here's what people are now spending less on, and buying for the first time. https://www.thelocal.it/20210518/electric-scooters-and-eating-out-what-people-in-italy-are-spending-and-saving-on-this-year Tue, 18 May 2021 18:18:55 +0200 electric-scooters-and-eating-out-what-people-in-italy-are-spending-and-saving-on-this-year Two US airlines have announced their 'Covid-free' flights are open to "all customers" from Sunday after a change to the Italian travel restrictions. https://www.thelocal.it/20210515/latest-italy-to-reopen-to-us-tourists-on-covid-tested-flights Sat, 15 May 2021 20:16:04 +0200 latest-italy-to-reopen-to-us-tourists-on-covid-tested-flights Most British nationals living in Italy have been here for decades and are well integrated into their local communities, a poll by the British Embassy has revealed. https://www.thelocal.it/20210511/where-do-all-the-brits-live-in-italy-and-how-italian-are-they Tue, 11 May 2021 15:01:13 +0200 where-do-all-the-brits-live-in-italy-and-how-italian-are-they Find out the latest on where restrictions are easing and where they are the tightest at the moment under varying regional rules. https://www.thelocal.it/20210315/in-maps-how-italys-coronavirus-zones-change-from-monday Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:31:34 +0100 in-maps-how-italys-coronavirus-zones-change-from-monday As Italy plans to welcome back tourists this summer, some worry their Covid-19 vaccination won't get them over the border. https://www.thelocal.it/20210512/reader-question-which-covid-vaccines-will-italy-accept-for-tourists-this-summer Wed, 12 May 2021 16:50:00 +0200 reader-question-which-covid-vaccines-will-italy-accept-for-tourists-this-summer Italy has added to its top beaches list once again, with more meeting the highest global standards in 2021 compared to last year. Here's where you can find them. https://www.thelocal.it/20210511/where-to-find-even-more-of-italys-best-beaches-in-2021 Tue, 11 May 2021 13:15:21 +0200 where-to-find-even-more-of-italys-best-beaches-in-2021 By now it's likely you've learned some vocab related to Covid, viruses and vaccinations. But what if you start experiencing symptoms or are called up for your jab? Here are the phrases to help you navigate your medical care in Italian. https://www.thelocal.it/20210317/covid-19-the-essential-italian-you-need-to-know-for-getting-tested-and-vaccinated Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:22:49 +0100 covid-19-the-essential-italian-you-need-to-know-for-getting-tested-and-vaccinated The fossil remains of nine Neanderthal men have been found in a cave in Italy, the culture ministry announced Saturday, a major discovery in the study of our ancient cousins. https://www.thelocal.it/20210508/evidence-of-nine-neanderthals-found-in-italian-cave Sat, 08 May 2021 18:59:46 +0200 evidence-of-nine-neanderthals-found-in-italian-cave As Italy looks at easing many of its coronavirus restrictions, couples hoping to get married in the country this year are asking what it means for their plans. https://www.thelocal.it/20210420/reader-question-can-our-wedding-in-italy-go-ahead-this-year Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:56:38 +0200 reader-question-can-our-wedding-in-italy-go-ahead-this-year