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 As the EU's Entry and Exit system (EES) comes into force, Italy’s international residents say they've found themselves waiting much longer at the border than tourists - despite being exempt. https://www.thelocal.it/20260416/ive-had-three-different-answers-ees-causes-delays-and-confusion-for-italys-residents Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:20:42 +0200 ive-had-three-different-answers-ees-causes-delays-and-confusion-for-italys-residents Whether you found a great place with ease or have a horror story to share, we want to hear what your experience is of renting in Italy — and what tips you'd pass on. https://www.thelocal.it/20260320/tell-us-whats-your-advice-for-renting-an-apartment-in-italy Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:06:43 +0100 tell-us-whats-your-advice-for-renting-an-apartment-in-italy UK nationals who’ve been resident in Italy since before Brexit can obtain a card proving their right to remain – but the process isn’t always as smooth as they’d like. https://www.thelocal.it/20260224/you-have-rights-brits-on-applying-for-italys-post-brexit-residency-permit Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:25:42 +0100 you-have-rights-brits-on-applying-for-italys-post-brexit-residency-permit Like many things in Italy, having the right help - and knowing where to find it - can make all the difference in this notoriously difficult task. https://www.thelocal.it/20260213/super-smooth-process-readers-reveal-the-key-to-getting-italys-residency-permit Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:04:09 +0100 super-smooth-process-readers-reveal-the-key-to-getting-italys-residency-permit Italy’s foreign residents describe waiting years to receive their ‘permesso di soggiorno’ residency permits as the country’s administrative backlog worsens. https://www.thelocal.it/20260211/horrific-what-its-like-applying-for-italys-residency-permit Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:38:30 +0100 horrific-what-its-like-applying-for-italys-residency-permit Comments by readers of The Local Italy—whether opinions, advice, or personal anecdotes—offer vital insights to others. We've picked out some recent contributions on topics specific to the hurdles foreigners face as they try to integrate into Italian life. https://www.thelocal.it/20260219/you-need-a-lot-of-patience-readers-on-italys-bureaucracy-healthcare-and-housing-crisis Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:35:30 +0100 you-need-a-lot-of-patience-readers-on-italys-bureaucracy-healthcare-and-housing-crisis Comments by readers of The Local Italy—whether opinions, advice, or tales of life in the country—offer vital insights. We've picked out some recent contributions on topics spanning the issues foreigners face, this time looking at the growing unease over US political influence in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20260213/your-views-italy-should-just-say-no-to-vance-and-rubio Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:06:48 +0100 your-views-italy-should-just-say-no-to-vance-and-rubio Much more than just the 'affordable Tuscany,' residents say this central Italian region has a distinct identity and appeal of its own – without the crowds. https://www.thelocal.it/20260205/mountains-sea-cheap-property-what-its-really-like-living-in-le-marche Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:24:48 +0100 mountains-sea-cheap-property-what-its-really-like-living-in-le-marche From seismic risk to transport links, here’s what Italy’s foreign residents say to consider when deciding where in the country to put down roots. https://www.thelocal.it/20260127/earthquakes-and-tax-breaks-how-to-choose-the-italian-region-for-you Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:07:03 +0100 earthquakes-and-tax-breaks-how-to-choose-the-italian-region-for-you The permesso di soggiorno, or residency permit, is one of the most important documents you'll need when moving to Italy. It's also frequently a source of complaint as new residents report long waits and problems with their applications. https://www.thelocal.it/20260121/tell-us-whats-your-experience-of-getting-italys-residency-permit Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:02:02 +0100 tell-us-whats-your-experience-of-getting-italys-residency-permit Italy’s foreign residents tell us why they’re shunning the beaches of Sicily or the romance of Venice in favour of the country’s often-overlooked central regions. https://www.thelocal.it/20260121/not-cursed-by-mass-tourism-why-so-many-people-choose-to-move-to-central-italy Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:20:36 +0100 not-cursed-by-mass-tourism-why-so-many-people-choose-to-move-to-central-italy How did you choose your Italian town or city, and would you make the same choice again knowing what you know now? We'd like to hear from you. https://www.thelocal.it/20260114/tell-us-why-did-you-choose-your-part-of-italy Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:55:42 +0100 tell-us-why-did-you-choose-your-part-of-italy While Italian cuisine may be among the best in the world, if you’ve moved to Italy, you’ve almost certainly found yourself missing some kind of food or drink from back home. We asked our readers what they miss most, and how they can get ahold of it here. https://www.thelocal.it/20251215/cheddar-cornbread-and-bacon-what-readers-miss-since-moving-to-italy Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:48:42 +0100 cheddar-cornbread-and-bacon-what-readers-miss-since-moving-to-italy Dual-national American readers across Europe say they would give up their US passports to stay European if they were forced to, with many citing political disillusionment, fears for safety, and the feeling of belonging to their adopted country. https://www.thelocal.it/20251213/i-feel-alienated-american-dual-nationals-in-europe-ready-to-renounce-citizenship Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:06:30 +0100 i-feel-alienated-american-dual-nationals-in-europe-ready-to-renounce-citizenship Whether it's beer or biscuits, cheese or spices, which items from home do you miss, and have you found anywhere in Italy you can buy them? The Local wants to hear from you. https://www.thelocal.it/20251210/tell-us-what-do-you-miss-most-from-home-and-how-do-you-get-it-in-italy Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:45:51 +0100 tell-us-what-do-you-miss-most-from-home-and-how-do-you-get-it-in-italy This scenic route dates back to Roman times, and to writer Rachael Martin was the inspiration for building a new life in northern Italy - as well as for writing her latest book. https://www.thelocal.it/20250627/via-spluga-the-alpine-walk-that-inspired-my-lifelong-love-of-italys-mountains Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:17:34 +0200 via-spluga-the-alpine-walk-that-inspired-my-lifelong-love-of-italys-mountains Descendants of Italians around the world described feeling "gutted" and "devastated" after they were stripped of the right to apply for citizenship by descent following an abrupt government decree. https://www.thelocal.it/20250402/devastating-how-new-citizenship-rules-blindsided-descendants-of-italians-worldwide Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:11:52 +0200 devastating-how-new-citizenship-rules-blindsided-descendants-of-italians-worldwide From escaping the Trump administration to searching for better quality of life and connecting with family, the reasons why Americans have recently moved to Italy are varied. https://www.thelocal.it/20250317/trump-guns-and-a-cheaper-way-of-life-why-americans-are-moving-to-italy Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:22:39 +0100 trump-guns-and-a-cheaper-way-of-life-why-americans-are-moving-to-italy From endless queues and long wait times to confusing information, Italy’s bureaucracy can be hard to deal with. But are there any ways to make it easier or less stressful? The Local’s readers in Italy share their top tips. https://www.thelocal.it/20250124/try-in-italian-first-essential-advice-for-dealing-with-bureaucracy-in-italy Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:17:25 +0100 try-in-italian-first-essential-advice-for-dealing-with-bureaucracy-in-italy Italy will soon vote in a referendum on whether to make it easier for foreign nationals living in the country to get citizenship by residency (or naturalisation). We asked readers whether a shift from a 10-year wait to five years would make a difference for them. https://www.thelocal.it/20241219/i-spend-all-my-resources-here-why-italy-must-ease-citizenship-rules Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:23:21 +0100 i-spend-all-my-resources-here-why-italy-must-ease-citizenship-rules