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 From explaining quirky Italian traditions to decoding the head-spinning world of Italian acronyms, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. https://www.thelocal.it/20260411/la-bella-vita-thrift-shopping-tips-and-tricky-italian-acronyms Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:03:29 +0200 la-bella-vita-thrift-shopping-tips-and-tricky-italian-acronyms Bureaucratic backlogs and rule changes on residency rights are having an increasing impact on the lives of foreigners living around Europe. Many say they have been left in legal limbo with their lives effectively on hold. https://www.thelocal.it/20260411/a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:53:39 +0200 a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays Whether you’re looking to freshen up your wardrobe or decorate your home, there are several options for buying used goods in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20260409/how-to-buy-second-hand-and-save-money-in-italy-in-2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:20:52 +0200 how-to-buy-second-hand-and-save-money-in-italy-in-2026 Navigating tax matters is no easy feat for an international resident in Italy, but things are more complex for American nationals. https://www.thelocal.it/20241120/5-tax-mistakes-americans-in-italy-should-avoid Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:18:38 +0100 5-tax-mistakes-americans-in-italy-should-avoid Passengers travelling in Italy should watch out for public transport strikes in many cities this month, as well as a nationwide air travel strike. https://www.thelocal.it/20260326/the-transport-strikes-to-expect-in-italy-in-april-2026 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:10:02 +0100 the-transport-strikes-to-expect-in-italy-in-april-2026 Having trouble figuring out this Italian phrase? It's no wonder. https://www.thelocal.it/20200908/italian-expression-of-the-day-figuriamoci Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:27:22 +0200 italian-expression-of-the-day-figuriamoci With fuel prices still high in Italy, here are some practical ways for drivers to keep costs down. https://www.thelocal.it/20260410/how-and-where-to-find-the-cheapest-fuel-in-italy Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:43:58 +0200 how-and-where-to-find-the-cheapest-fuel-in-italy If you’re an American in Italy, paying taxes can be incredibly confusing. Here are some articles that will help you sort out who, when and how to pay (and where you might be able to save). https://www.thelocal.it/20260410/tax-season-four-essential-articles-to-read-for-us-citizens-in-italy Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:29:17 +0200 tax-season-four-essential-articles-to-read-for-us-citizens-in-italy As petrol and diesel prices continue to rise despite a government duty cut, on Thursday the industry minister demanded that oil companies must pass on savings to consumers. https://www.thelocal.it/20260410/why-fuel-prices-are-still-rising-despite-italys-tax-cut Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:05:28 +0200 why-fuel-prices-are-still-rising-despite-italys-tax-cut Taxation in Italy is famously complex, often creating confusion about who's liable to pay taxes in the country and who isn't. But how do Italian authorities actually decide if you’re a tax resident? https://www.thelocal.it/20240917/how-does-italy-decide-if-im-a-tax-resident-in-the-country Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:22:20 +0200 how-does-italy-decide-if-im-a-tax-resident-in-the-country Have you ever wondered what this phrase is all about? https://www.thelocal.it/20220513/italian-expression-of-the-day-si-tratta-di Fri, 13 May 2022 13:10:35 +0200 italian-expression-of-the-day-si-tratta-di Italians are huge fans of acronyms, making reading Italian news or partaking in discussions that extra bit tricky. To help you navigate the alphabet soup, here are the top Italian acronyms you need to know. https://www.thelocal.it/20210525/most-common-italian-acronyms-explained Tue, 25 May 2021 18:26:18 +0200 most-common-italian-acronyms-explained Passengers travelling on the weekend beginning Friday, April 10th, may face disruption with strikes hitting air and rail transport on consecutive days. https://www.thelocal.it/20260407/flights-and-trains-how-transport-strikes-will-hit-italy-this-weekend Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:40:12 +0200 flights-and-trains-how-transport-strikes-will-hit-italy-this-weekend Rail links on the Rome-Florence line will be stopped on Sunday, with disruption to services expected to last until Tuesday April 14th. https://www.thelocal.it/20260409/high-speed-trains-between-rome-and-florence-suspended-this-weekend Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:38:07 +0200 high-speed-trains-between-rome-and-florence-suspended-this-weekend Prices are soaring as fuel supplies in the Middle East continue to be disrupted. Here are some ways to cut your Italian household costs. https://www.thelocal.it/20260408/how-to-save-money-on-your-energy-bills-in-italy Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:53:54 +0200 how-to-save-money-on-your-energy-bills-in-italy There's nothing boring about this Italian word. https://www.thelocal.it/20220224/italian-word-of-the-day-noioso Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:00:08 +0100 italian-word-of-the-day-noioso Italy could bring in nationwide emergency measures to save energy as early as May if disruption to fuel supplies in the Middle East continues. Here's what the government is planning. https://www.thelocal.it/20260408/driving-and-air-conditioning-whats-in-italys-energy-saving-emergency-plan Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:11:15 +0200 driving-and-air-conditioning-whats-in-italys-energy-saving-emergency-plan If you're moving to Italy, one of your first tasks is registering as a legal resident. Here's what to know about the process in 2026. https://www.thelocal.it/20260223/four-articles-to-read-before-applying-for-an-italian-residency-permit Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:15:50 +0100 four-articles-to-read-before-applying-for-an-italian-residency-permit Italy could be placed under emergency measures to save energy as early as May if disruption to fuel supplies in the Middle East continues, as the government said it was drawing up a contingency plan. https://www.thelocal.it/20260408/italy-draws-up-emergency-energy-plan-as-fuel-crisis-looms Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:07:28 +0200 italy-draws-up-emergency-energy-plan-as-fuel-crisis-looms Italy draws up emergency energy plan as fuel crisis looms, Meloni denies links to organised crime after photo with clan figure emerges, and more news on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20260408/today-in-italy-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-111 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:34:32 +0200 today-in-italy-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-111