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 Food prices in Italy are up by 25 percent since 2021, though various products and different parts of the country are affected unequally. https://www.thelocal.it/20260227/an-80-percent-hike-on-coffee-how-italian-grocery-costs-have-exploded-in-recent-years Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:56:28 +0100 an-80-percent-hike-on-coffee-how-italian-grocery-costs-have-exploded-in-recent-years Good Friday isn’t a public holiday in Italy, but standard transfers of money between banks will be delayed from Friday until Tuesday, April 7th. https://www.thelocal.it/20260402/some-bank-transfers-in-italy-halted-over-easter-weekend Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:08:13 +0200 some-bank-transfers-in-italy-halted-over-easter-weekend Europe is in great need of money and the EU's plan to get hold of it is to tap the trillions of euros of EU citizens' savings. But will it work? https://www.thelocal.it/20260316/what-you-should-know-about-the-eus-plan-to-tap-your-savings Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:17:14 +0100 what-you-should-know-about-the-eus-plan-to-tap-your-savings With grocery prices on the rise – about 25 percent in the past five years – it’s good to know where you can find the lowest prices. https://www.thelocal.it/20260316/listed-italys-best-value-supermarkets Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:16:31 +0100 listed-italys-best-value-supermarkets With the expanding conflict between Iran and the US and Israel disrupting the global fuel trade, motorists in Italy are already taking a hit. https://www.thelocal.it/20260305/how-war-in-iran-is-driving-up-fuel-costs-in-italy Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:07 +0100 how-war-in-iran-is-driving-up-fuel-costs-in-italy Getting stung by unexpected roaming fees is one of the fastest ways to take the air out of your Italy trip – but with a little advance planning, you can keep your internet access without racking up hefty charges. https://www.thelocal.it/20260209/what-are-the-best-phone-plans-for-travel-to-italy-in-2026 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:49:30 +0100 what-are-the-best-phone-plans-for-travel-to-italy-in-2026 Rome is generally believed to be a cheap city by European standards but expensive by Italian ones. What’s the reality? https://www.thelocal.it/20260225/how-much-does-it-cost-to-live-in-rome-in-2026 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:58:18 +0100 how-much-does-it-cost-to-live-in-rome-in-2026 The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis – but many residents fear the effect will see them driven out. https://www.thelocal.it/20260219/disneyland-for-tourists-milanese-fear-being-priced-out-by-olympic-effect Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:09:32 +0100 disneyland-for-tourists-milanese-fear-being-priced-out-by-olympic-effect If you’re planning to move from the US to Italy, opening an Italian bank account will be one of the first things you’ll need to do upon arrival. https://www.thelocal.it/20260202/what-americans-need-to-know-about-opening-a-bank-account-in-italy Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:53:05 +0100 what-americans-need-to-know-about-opening-a-bank-account-in-italy Supporters say it would let Europeans make online payments without relying on US payment system, but critics fear it would allow governments to surveil citizens' payments. How would the digital euro work? https://www.thelocal.it/20260211/replacement-for-cash-how-the-new-digital-euro-would-work-for-europeans Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:58:55 +0100 replacement-for-cash-how-the-new-digital-euro-would-work-for-europeans Italy's final 2026 budget bill includes the promised income tax cuts and an extension of home renovation grants. https://www.thelocal.it/20251030/whats-in-italys-draft-budget-for-2026 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:47:21 +0100 whats-in-italys-draft-budget-for-2026 Italy's parliament approved the final 2026 budget on Tuesday, including an income tax cut for around 13.6 million middle-income earners. https://www.thelocal.it/20251230/italy-approves-2026-budget-with-tax-cut-for-middle-earners Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:42:14 +0100 italy-approves-2026-budget-with-tax-cut-for-middle-earners Keeping track of Italy's tax deadlines is a challenge for the most organised of individuals. Here are the key dates to keep in mind for next year. https://www.thelocal.it/20251210/key-dates-the-2026-italian-tax-deadlines-to-remember Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:47:47 +0100 key-dates-the-2026-italian-tax-deadlines-to-remember Italian senators on Tuesday gave the green light to the latest version of the government's 2026 draft budget, including an income tax cut and extended renovation grants. https://www.thelocal.it/20251223/italys-senate-approves-2026-budget-bill Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:52:15 +0100 italys-senate-approves-2026-budget-bill Italy's 2026 budget bill proposes extending several tax incentives for home renovations for an extra year, giving homeowners more time to carry out planned works. https://www.thelocal.it/20251118/the-italian-home-renovation-bonuses-you-can-claim-in-2026 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:22:00 +0100 the-italian-home-renovation-bonuses-you-can-claim-in-2026 Applications open soon for the latest government scheme offering up to €200 off energy-efficient fridges, washing machines and more - but you'll need to act fast. https://www.thelocal.it/20251114/how-to-claim-italys-e200-discount-on-new-household-appliances Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:27:59 +0100 how-to-claim-italys-e200-discount-on-new-household-appliances As the Italian government moves to hike a contested flat tax on foreign income for wealthy new residents, here’s how the scheme works – and who can take advantage of it. https://www.thelocal.it/20251114/cr7-rule-what-is-italys-flat-tax-for-wealthy-foreign-residents Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:50:59 +0100 cr7-rule-what-is-italys-flat-tax-for-wealthy-foreign-residents A contested flat tax on foreign income for high earners relocating to Italy could increase by 50 percent next year as part of measures to fund the country’s budget plan. https://www.thelocal.it/20251027/italy-plans-to-raise-flat-tax-for-wealthy-foreign-residents-by-50-percent Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:22:53 +0100 italy-plans-to-raise-flat-tax-for-wealthy-foreign-residents-by-50-percent Italy is offering a grant or 'bonus' to help cover the costs of buying a new electric vehicle – but applicants will need to move fast. https://www.thelocal.it/20251015/how-to-apply-for-italys-electric-car-subsidy Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:40:43 +0200 how-to-apply-for-italys-electric-car-subsidy Tax reductions and higher benefits for working mothers are among the measures included in Italy's 2026 draft budget law, announced on Friday. https://www.thelocal.it/20251017/tax-cuts-and-benefit-increases-in-italys-2026-budget-plan Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:34:22 +0200 tax-cuts-and-benefit-increases-in-italys-2026-budget-plan