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 If you're not able to visit Italy's sights in person just yet, you can take a tour of the country from the comfort of your sofa. https://www.thelocal.it/20200605/take-a-drone-tour-of-italy-with-these-13-stunning-videos Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:37:40 +0200 take-a-drone-tour-of-italy-with-these-13-stunning-videos Should people support the Italian economy by travelling this summer, or is the best way to help Italy to stay at home a while longer? Whether you live in Italy or abroad, tell us what you think. https://www.thelocal.it/20200707/have-your-say-do-you-think-people-should-avoid-travel-to-italy-this-summer Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:42:35 +0200 have-your-say-do-you-think-people-should-avoid-travel-to-italy-this-summer A couple of British pensioners said their New Year holiday was “ruined” after they got lost in an Italian town and were unable to find their hotel due to traffic and roadworks. https://www.thelocal.it/20200109/how-roadworks-diversions-and-bookingcom-ruined-my-italian-holiday Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:12:22 +0100 how-roadworks-diversions-and-bookingcom-ruined-my-italian-holiday Whether you’re planning a weekend break or honeymoon in the Eternal City, Rome’s a no-brainer for those seeking romance. Here’s our pick of the top eight hotels in Rome for a stay ‘a due’. https://www.thelocal.it/20181123/rome-antic-weekends-eight-of-the-best-hotels-for-couples-in-italys-capital Fri, 23 Nov 2018 15:46:05 +0100 rome-antic-weekends-eight-of-the-best-hotels-for-couples-in-italys-capital Romans might flee the city in the sultry summer months, but there are plenty of reasons to stick around. Follow our guide to beat the heat, avoid the crowds and have your best summertime in Rome yet. https://www.thelocal.it/20180713/how-to-make-the-most-of-summer-in-rome Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:14:39 +0200 how-to-make-the-most-of-summer-in-rome However your 2017 was, Italy is a great place to see it out. You can expect everything from fireworks to feasts, music until dawn and more than one midnight kiss. https://www.thelocal.it/20171225/new-years-eve-2018-in-italy Mon, 25 Dec 2017 11:18:53 +0100 new-years-eve-2018-in-italy Sort out everything from transport to toilets to tailored tours with The Local's pick of the best free phone apps to help you get the most out of a trip to Rome. https://www.thelocal.it/20160215/the-ten-free-apps-you-need-for-your-visit-to-rome Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:49:54 +0100 the-ten-free-apps-you-need-for-your-visit-to-rome 'Work less, work for all.' That's the philosophy behind a proposed bill to reduce the Italian working week in a bid to tackle unemployment. https://www.thelocal.it/20170105/italian-region-mulls-introducing-32-hour-work-week Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:52:46 +0100 italian-region-mulls-introducing-32-hour-work-week Back at your desk after the Christmas break and already dreaming of your next holiday? You're in luck - Italy offers a bumper year for long weekends, thanks to the timing of its public holidays. Here's our guide to making the most of them. https://www.thelocal.it/20170103/how-to-make-the-most-of-italys-public-holidays-in-2017 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 18:47:10 +0100 how-to-make-the-most-of-italys-public-holidays-in-2017 Christmas in Italy is a magical experience, but there are a few unique traditions you won't find in other countries. If you're hoping to have a truly Italian Christmas, make sure to incorporate at least some of the following. https://www.thelocal.it/20161220/how-to-celebrate-christmas-like-the-italians Tue, 20 Dec 2016 09:37:15 +0100 how-to-celebrate-christmas-like-the-italians How's the Christmas shopping going? Whether you've yet to begin, or are puzzling over what to get for that one difficult relative or the friend who's got everything, we're here to help. https://www.thelocal.it/20161216/the-best-italian-christmas-gifts-to-send-home Fri, 16 Dec 2016 08:53:05 +0100 the-best-italian-christmas-gifts-to-send-home December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, marks the start of the Christmas festivities for a lot of Italians, meaning many towns got a Christmassy makeover on Thursday. Here's a look at some of our favourite festive displays across the country. https://www.thelocal.it/20161209/in-pictures-christmas-is-coming-to-italy Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:55:10 +0100 in-pictures-christmas-is-coming-to-italy December can be cold, dark and gloomy - especially if you're still adjusting to life in a new country - so we've rounded up the seven best events taking place this month across Italy which are sure to keep your spirits up. https://www.thelocal.it/20161201/seven-events-in-italy-to-brighten-up-your-december Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:06:31 +0100 seven-events-in-italy-to-brighten-up-your-december Ranked fourth in Lonely Planet's newly released list of the 'best value' destinations to visit next year is, er, Venice. https://www.thelocal.it/20161027/lonely-planet-hails-venice-as-budget-destination-wait-what Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:58:58 +0200 lonely-planet-hails-venice-as-budget-destination-wait-what A Danish family's burning candles reportedly led to a fire that ruined the holidays of more than 2,000 campers at a resort near Venice. https://www.thelocal.it/20160705/danes-cause-venice-campsite-fire-after-leaving-candles-burning Tue, 05 Jul 2016 13:17:03 +0200 danes-cause-venice-campsite-fire-after-leaving-candles-burning Some 500 tourists were evacuated on Monday morning as flames ripped through a holiday resort near Venice. https://www.thelocal.it/20160704/hundreds-evacuated-in-venice-holiday-resort-blaze Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:25:16 +0200 hundreds-evacuated-in-venice-holiday-resort-blaze Stormy weather is forecast as the Italy gears up to celebrate Republic Day on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.it/20160601/cyclone-valcherie-set-to-bring-storms-and-showers-for-national-holiday Wed, 01 Jun 2016 18:54:22 +0200 cyclone-valcherie-set-to-bring-storms-and-showers-for-national-holiday Serie A side Sampdoria have announced the sacking of coach Walter Zenga amid reports former Fiorentina handler Vincenzo Montella will take over at the Luigi Ferraris stadium. https://www.thelocal.it/20151111/walter-zenga-sacked-after-dubai-holiday Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:54:53 +0100 walter-zenga-sacked-after-dubai-holiday Sampdoria coach Walter Zenga is on the verge of being sacked after flying to Dubai for a holiday without telling the club, reports in Italy said on Monday. https://www.thelocal.it/20151109/zenga-faces-sack-over-dubai-holiday Mon, 09 Nov 2015 18:36:23 +0100 zenga-faces-sack-over-dubai-holiday From hiking in the Dolomites to walking from Palermo to Taormina, there are plenty of adventurous ways to explore colourful Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20150826/ten-adventurous-ways-to-see-italy Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:33:00 +0200 ten-adventurous-ways-to-see-italy