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 Less packaging, more human interaction; it’s not just the quality of the produce on sale that makes visiting Italy’s markets an unforgettable experience. American writer Mark Hinshaw tells us how the way he shops has drastically changed since moving to Italy’s Marche region. https://www.thelocal.it/20210430/life-in-italy-how-our-shopping-habits-have-changed-since-we-moved-from-the-us Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:19:20 +0200 life-in-italy-how-our-shopping-habits-have-changed-since-we-moved-from-the-us The Christmas season has officially begun in Italy, with festive markets springing up all over the country. https://www.thelocal.it/20191209/the-ten-most-magical-christmas-markets-in-italy Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:20:21 +0100 the-ten-most-magical-christmas-markets-in-italy One of the very best things about visiting (or living in) Italy is having the chance to visit the country's famously wonderful food markets. But they can be a little daunting for a first-time visitor, especially if you don't speak much Italian. Here's a quick guide to what you can expect. https://www.thelocal.it/20190702/what-you-need-to-know-about-shopping-at-italian-food-markets Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:14:14 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-shopping-at-italian-food-markets European stock markets rallied Monday after Britain sealed a Brexit deal with the EU and as Italy said it could cut its budget deficit. https://www.thelocal.it/20181126/european-stock-markets-rally-on-brexit-deal-italy-budget-hopes Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:39:20 +0100 european-stock-markets-rally-on-brexit-deal-italy-budget-hopes Plans by Italy's new populist government to loosen the budgetary belt a few notches roiled markets in Europe. https://www.thelocal.it/20180929/italy-deficit-rattles-markets-in-europe Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:25:01 +0200 italy-deficit-rattles-markets-in-europe The Christmas season has officially begun here in Italy. The first festive markets are already open and more are set to follow as advent continues. https://www.thelocal.it/20171201/best-christmas-markets-in-italy-2017 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:02:59 +0100 best-christmas-markets-in-italy-2017 As Christmas quickly approaches, The Local takes a tour of the most magical markets getting underway across the country, all offering the perfect opportunity to shop for gifts, or simply sup some mulled wine. https://www.thelocal.it/20151204/italys-most-enchanting-christmas-markets Fri, 04 Dec 2015 11:16:37 +0100 italys-most-enchanting-christmas-markets From the best DIY nativity scene to where to find the most delicious hot tipple, The Local brings you Italy's top ten Christmas markets. https://www.thelocal.it/20141203/top-ten-christmas-markets-in-italy Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:16:00 +0100 top-ten-christmas-markets-in-italy Markets in Italy rose 3.07 percent on Monday morning, as investors reacted positively to the European Parliament elections in which Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won a 40.8 percent victory. https://www.thelocal.it/20140526/milan-stocks-rise-on-eu-election-result Mon, 26 May 2014 12:06:00 +0200 milan-stocks-rise-on-eu-election-result Italian share prices plunged and borrowing costs rose on Monday as the recession-hit country braced for a showdown between Prime Minister Enrico Letta and billionaire tycoon Silvio Berlusconi. https://www.thelocal.it/20130930/markets-fall-as-political-showdown-looms Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:58:00 +0200 markets-fall-as-political-showdown-looms Italy implemented a new tax on high-frequency trading on Monday, becoming the first country to impose a levy on an opaque and little-regulated market. https://www.thelocal.it/20130902/italy-imposes-tax-on-high-frequency-trading Mon, 02 Sep 2013 19:04:00 +0200 italy-imposes-tax-on-high-frequency-trading