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 The number of Italian towns selling off old properties at the symbolic price of one euro has continued to grow since the scheme first took off in 2019. Here are some of the most interesting offers available this year. https://www.thelocal.it/20250127/where-in-italy-can-you-buy-a-one-euro-home-in-2025 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:56:15 +0100 where-in-italy-can-you-buy-a-one-euro-home-in-2025 Air travel connections between Italy and the UK are set to grow this year, as airlines including EasyJet and British Airways have announced new direct routes to and from popular Italian destinations. https://www.thelocal.it/20250225/listed-the-new-direct-flights-between-italy-and-the-uk-in-2025 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:24:26 +0100 listed-the-new-direct-flights-between-italy-and-the-uk-in-2025 Registering with Italy's national health service is free of charge for some international residents, but comes at a cost for others. Here's how the registration fee is calculated in 2025. https://www.thelocal.it/20250130/how-much-does-it-cost-to-register-with-italys-national-health-service-in-2025 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:37:09 +0100 how-much-does-it-cost-to-register-with-italys-national-health-service-in-2025 From Jubilee celebrations and Europe's largest free live music concert to an open-air opera festival and a key appointment for cinema fans, there are several big events visitors to the Eternal City can look forward to in 2025. https://www.thelocal.it/20250106/everything-to-look-forward-to-in-rome-in-2025 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:05:54 +0100 everything-to-look-forward-to-in-rome-in-2025 From new flight routes to major changes for travel in and out of the EU and uncertainty over liquid restrictions for hand luggage, here’s what you should know if you're flying to or from Italy in 2025. https://www.thelocal.it/20250109/what-are-the-big-changes-for-people-flying-to-and-from-italy-in-2025 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:03:28 +0100 what-are-the-big-changes-for-people-flying-to-and-from-italy-in-2025 From prices, new trends and the most popular regions to buy next year, here's the lowdown on what to expect if you're buying property in Italy in 2025. https://www.thelocal.it/20250108/what-should-property-buyers-in-italy-expect-in-the-year-ahead Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:17:13 +0100 what-should-property-buyers-in-italy-expect-in-the-year-ahead Italy’s newly passed budget brings a series of changes that will affect workers' paychecks, tax rates and various benefits starting in 2025. https://www.thelocal.it/20250107/tax-rates-and-bonuses-what-changes-for-employees-in-italy-in-2025 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:55:18 +0100 tax-rates-and-bonuses-what-changes-for-employees-in-italy-in-2025 People applying for Italian long-term visas will need to have their fingerprints taken to complete their applications as part of government efforts to ramp up security within Italy’s immigration system. https://www.thelocal.it/20250103/italy-to-introduce-new-fingerprint-rule-for-long-term-visa-applications Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:08:20 +0100 italy-to-introduce-new-fingerprint-rule-for-long-term-visa-applications People applying for Italian citizenship by descent in 2025 will have to pay twice the previous fee to file their requests with consulates in their home countries under a contested amendment included in Italy’s latest budget. https://www.thelocal.it/20250102/breaking-italy-doubles-consular-fee-for-citizenship-by-descent-applications Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:36:33 +0100 breaking-italy-doubles-consular-fee-for-citizenship-by-descent-applications From new flight routes and extra visa requirements to 'tourist tax' hikes and Jubilee celebrations, here are all the major changes you should know about if you are travelling to or from Italy in 2025. https://www.thelocal.it/20241202/listed-the-big-changes-for-travel-to-and-from-italy-in-2025 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:54:48 +0100 listed-the-big-changes-for-travel-to-and-from-italy-in-2025 From Jubilee celebrations and new flight routes to the enforcement of new rules for holiday rentals and a much-awaited verdict on a proposed citizenship reform, here's what to expect in Italy in 2025. https://www.thelocal.it/20241209/key-points-whats-happening-in-italy-in-2025 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:15:08 +0100 key-points-whats-happening-in-italy-in-2025 Italy offers a generous number of public holidays, but they're all taken on the exact day they fall on, meaning they sometimes coincide with a weekend. https://www.thelocal.it/20241118/calendar-how-to-make-the-most-of-italys-public-holidays-in-2025 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:17:03 +0100 calendar-how-to-make-the-most-of-italys-public-holidays-in-2025 Several airlines have announced new direct flights to and from Italy in 2025, with multiple routes connecting major American airports with popular Italian travel destinations. https://www.thelocal.it/20241127/listed-the-new-direct-flights-to-and-from-italy-in-2025 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:53:57 +0100 listed-the-new-direct-flights-to-and-from-italy-in-2025 Keeping track of Italy's tax deadlines is no easy task. To help you get organised, here are some of the key dates for 2025, including when to file your annual tax returns by. https://www.thelocal.it/20241204/key-dates-the-2025-italian-tax-deadlines-you-need-to-remember Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:01:49 +0100 key-dates-the-2025-italian-tax-deadlines-you-need-to-remember From the enforcement of new rules for holiday rentals to planned changes to popular renovation bonuses, here's what second-home owners in Italy can expect in 2025. https://www.thelocal.it/20241211/explained-what-changes-for-second-home-owners-in-italy-in-2025 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:51:19 +0100 explained-what-changes-for-second-home-owners-in-italy-in-2025 A key ruling on whether Italy will hold a referendum on easing Italian citizenship rules is expected in February after the proposal was approved by the Court of Cassation. https://www.thelocal.it/20241219/italian-court-to-rule-on-landmark-citizenship-referendum-in-february Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:02:13 +0100 italian-court-to-rule-on-landmark-citizenship-referendum-in-february Italy’s main home renovation incentives will still be available in 2025, but discounts will be far less generous in many cases. https://www.thelocal.it/20241217/the-italian-home-renovation-bonuses-you-can-still-claim-in-2025 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:46:36 +0100 the-italian-home-renovation-bonuses-you-can-still-claim-in-2025 Cities in northern Italy offer significantly higher quality of life standards than cities in the south. That's the conclusion of a new survey ranking the country's provincial capitals from best to worst. https://www.thelocal.it/20241217/ranked-the-best-and-worst-italian-cities-to-live-in Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:08:20 +0100 ranked-the-best-and-worst-italian-cities-to-live-in From Jubilee celebrations and major sporting events to international film festivals and summer concerts, Italy promises to be as attractive as ever for visitors in 2025. https://www.thelocal.it/20241212/13-reasons-to-visit-italy-in-2025 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:34:57 +0100 13-reasons-to-visit-italy-in-2025 From services to Austria or Germany, France or Switzerland, Slovenia or Belgium, there are a number of direct train routes connecting passengers in Italy with European destinations in 2025. https://www.thelocal.it/20241129/where-in-europe-can-you-visit-by-train-from-italy-in-2025 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:49:16 +0100 where-in-europe-can-you-visit-by-train-from-italy-in-2025