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 Eni said Friday it is setting a 30-day fuel price cap for 30 days initially to take some of the sting out of recent price rises. https://www.thelocal.it/20260926/italys-eni-sets-30-day-fuel-price-cap Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:48:27 +0200 italys-eni-sets-30-day-fuel-price-cap How do households in Europe and the United States spend their money? Official statistics reveal key and perhaps surprising differences when it comes to food and housing. https://www.thelocal.it/20260925/revealed-how-americans-spend-their-income-differently-to-europeans Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:50:08 +0200 revealed-how-americans-spend-their-income-differently-to-europeans As traditional banks increasingly spurn their US clients who live overseas, international credit unions may be a viable option for the banking and investment needs of Americans living in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20260917/how-americans-in-italy-can-benefit-from-international-credit-unions Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:17:33 +0200 how-americans-in-italy-can-benefit-from-international-credit-unions In recent weeks, some Americans in Europe have received letters from their US banks warning them that they may have to close their accounts due to a new EU banking requirements. We asked specialists in financial planning and tax to explain the implications. https://www.thelocal.it/20260907/your-questions-answered-on-how-new-eu-banking-law-affects-americans-in-italy Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:18:07 +0200 your-questions-answered-on-how-new-eu-banking-law-affects-americans-in-italy Strikes affecting national rail services are something of a regular occurrence in Italy. But can you get your money back if your journey is cancelled? https://www.thelocal.it/20240930/can-i-get-a-refund-in-italy-if-my-train-is-cancelled-because-of-strikes Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:45:35 +0200 can-i-get-a-refund-in-italy-if-my-train-is-cancelled-because-of-strikes If you live in Italy and hold an account with a UK, US or other non-EU bank, you may have recently had a message telling you about a new EU directive. Here’s what it means for foreigners in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20260820/what-new-eu-banking-law-means-for-foreigners-in-italy Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:48:31 +0200 what-new-eu-banking-law-means-for-foreigners-in-italy A €1 million lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on garbagemen to help her retrieve it, the waste management company told AFP. https://www.thelocal.it/20260804/italian-binmen-help-recover-lost-e1-million-lottery-ticket Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200 italian-binmen-help-recover-lost-e1-million-lottery-ticket Italy's summer sales are underway. Here's what you need to know about the government-regulated period of discounts. https://www.thelocal.it/20260515/what-you-need-to-know-about-italys-2026-summer-sales Fri, 15 May 2026 15:29:57 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-italys-2026-summer-sales From €22 gelato to €7 coffee, there are endless examples of overcharging in Italy’s touristed areas. Here’s how to avoid becoming the next victim. https://www.thelocal.it/20260609/how-not-to-get-scammed-at-restaurants-and-bars-in-italy Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:27:58 +0200 how-not-to-get-scammed-at-restaurants-and-bars-in-italy The EU urged Italy to raise inheritance taxes after data showed wealth inequality had risen again  - and some of the names topping the rich list haven't changed since the Renaissance. https://www.thelocal.it/20260604/why-ten-percent-of-italys-families-own-more-than-half-its-wealth Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:55:36 +0200 why-ten-percent-of-italys-families-own-more-than-half-its-wealth 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