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 A high-profile Italian mayor was ordered to face court over charges he illegally helped foreigners stay in the country after their asylum applications were rejected, even though Italy's highest court has cast doubt on the charges. https://www.thelocal.it/20190412/riace-mayor-mimmi-lucano-illegal-immigration-charges-trial Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:58:26 +0200 riace-mayor-mimmi-lucano-illegal-immigration-charges-trial The Italian government on Tuesday presented its first official plan for the integration of migrants, with key objectives such as teaching respect for women and the Italian language to new arrivals in the country both on the agenda. https://www.thelocal.it/20170927/italy-launches-first-official-migrant-integration-plan-five-things-you-need-to-know Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:00:59 +0200 italy-launches-first-official-migrant-integration-plan-five-things-you-need-to-know In the foothills of the Aspromonte mountains in southern Italy, the silence of a once-dying village is broken by the laughter of a small group of refugees. https://www.thelocal.it/20170418/refugees-are-bringing-a-dying-italian-village-back-to-life Tue, 18 Apr 2017 09:48:39 +0200 refugees-are-bringing-a-dying-italian-village-back-to-life The Italian government on Wednesday unveiled a series of measures aimed at easing the crush of migrants pouring into the country, including a new push at integration. https://www.thelocal.it/20170209/italy-unveils-plan-to-better-integrate-fewer-migrants Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:14:07 +0100 italy-unveils-plan-to-better-integrate-fewer-migrants As US President Donald Trump's anti-Muslim decree fuels a tumultuous global debate, Italy is quietly experimenting with an integration project to better the lives of both asylum seekers and locals. https://www.thelocal.it/20170208/how-italy-is-tackling-migrant-crisis-with-integration-schemes-that-benefit-both-newcomers-and-locals Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:30:08 +0100 how-italy-is-tackling-migrant-crisis-with-integration-schemes-that-benefit-both-newcomers-and-locals Italy's Muslim community signed a pact with the government on Wednesday pledging to "reject all forms of violence and terrorism", with prayers in mosques to be held in Italian. https://www.thelocal.it/20170202/italian-muslims-sign-anti-extremism-pact Thu, 02 Feb 2017 09:44:34 +0100 italian-muslims-sign-anti-extremism-pact Most of us probably don't remember the good intentions we had at the start of the year by the time December rolls around, but why not make this year the year you set resolutions you'll actually want to keep. Here are seven goals which will help you make the most out of life in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20161231/seven-new-years-resolutions-for-expats-in-italy Sat, 31 Dec 2016 11:45:48 +0100 seven-new-years-resolutions-for-expats-in-italy A sports centre in Sesto, northern Italy, will in January offer a swimming course specially designed for Muslim women, a decision that has sparked outrage from a right-wing political party. https://www.thelocal.it/20141015/outrage-over-swimming-course-for-muslim-women Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:10:00 +0200 outrage-over-swimming-course-for-muslim-women Members of the far-right Forza Nuova party have marched on a Venice swimming pool to protest a time slot to integrate Muslims, Italian media reported on Monday. https://www.thelocal.it/20140520/extreme-right-protest-against-muslim-women-swim Tue, 20 May 2014 12:40:00 +0200 extreme-right-protest-against-muslim-women-swim Taxes from foreign workers in Italy boosted the state coffers by an additional €1.4 billion in 2011, a new report has revealed. https://www.thelocal.it/20131114/immigrants-give-italy-billion-tax-boost Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:09:00 +0100 immigrants-give-italy-billion-tax-boost Earlier this month, Italian parents reportedly pulled their children out of two schools deemed to have "too many foreigners" in the classroom. The Local explores how immigrant children are viewed in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20130918/teachers-must-change-their-view-of-foreigners Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:50:00 +0200 teachers-must-change-their-view-of-foreigners Piedmont, in northern Italy, is the best region for integrating immigrants into the country, while the south's Calabria is the worst, a new report has found. https://www.thelocal.it/20130812/piedmont-is-the-best-for-foreigner-integration Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:02:00 +0200 piedmont-is-the-best-for-foreigner-integration Europe's first Italian-Chinese school will open in Padua, in northern Italy, next September. https://www.thelocal.it/20130809/padua-hosts-eus-first-italian-chinese-school Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:13:00 +0200 padua-hosts-eus-first-italian-chinese-school An investigation is underway after a banana was hurled at Italy's first black minister, Cecile Kyenge, during a political rally. https://www.thelocal.it/20130801/probe-launched-into-banana-attack Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:26:00 +0200 probe-launched-into-banana-attack Cécile Kyenge's first term as integration minister has been blighted by racial attacks. On Tuesday she said the attacks not only hurt her but "the civil conscience of the majority of this country". The Local took to the streets of Rome to find out if Italians agree. https://www.thelocal.it/20130731/were-not-racist Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:32:00 +0200 were-not-racist Italy's new Integration Minister Cecile Kyenge said on Wednesday that the country is "changing its approach" to immigration. https://www.thelocal.it/20130619/minister-says-cultural-change-underway-in-italy Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:29:00 +0200 minister-says-cultural-change-underway-in-italy