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 Italy faces three days of transport disruption from Thursday February 26th, as airline and railway staff stage nationwide walkouts. https://www.thelocal.it/20260223/how-italys-air-and-rail-strikes-will-hit-travel-this-week Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:33:19 +0100 how-italys-air-and-rail-strikes-will-hit-travel-this-week Construction is starting this month on the next phase of Rome's underground expansion, with a total of six new stops planned by 2036 — if all goes to schedule. https://www.thelocal.it/20260219/rome-begins-work-on-four-new-metro-c-stations Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:56:09 +0100 rome-begins-work-on-four-new-metro-c-stations Italy's Winter Olympics are the most spread-out Games ever, with events at seven sites across northern regions. So will visitors need a car to get around or are there other options? https://www.thelocal.it/20260203/a-real-challenge-how-to-travel-between-venues-at-italys-winter-olympics Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:25:22 +0100 a-real-challenge-how-to-travel-between-venues-at-italys-winter-olympics The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind. https://www.thelocal.it/20251127/how-rail-journeys-across-europe-could-be-made-faster-in-the-coming-years Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:54:24 +0100 how-rail-journeys-across-europe-could-be-made-faster-in-the-coming-years An exploratory tunnel connecting Italy to Austria was completed on Thursday, marking a milestone in the construction of a high-speed rail line intended to boost cross-border travel and trade. https://www.thelocal.it/20250919/historic-day-italy-and-austria-mark-breakthrough-on-cross-border-rail-link Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:27:17 +0200 historic-day-italy-and-austria-mark-breakthrough-on-cross-border-rail-link Train tickets in Italy aren't always cheap, especially in the case of long-distance journeys, but there are some tried-and-tested ways to get the best available deal. https://www.thelocal.it/20230707/five-essential-tips-to-save-on-train-tickets-in-italy Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:23:03 +0200 five-essential-tips-to-save-on-train-tickets-in-italy EU states on Thursday cleared Bulgaria and Romania to become full members of the borderless Schengen zone from the start of next year. How will this historic decision impact Europe’s borderless travel zone and the EU economy? https://www.thelocal.it/20241211/what-romania-and-bulgarias-full-schengen-membership-means-for-europe Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:07:36 +0100 what-romania-and-bulgarias-full-schengen-membership-means-for-europe Rome officials on Monday issued a public tender for the release of 1,000 new taxi licences in a bid to end long-standing cab shortages ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year. https://www.thelocal.it/20240903/historic-day-rome-issues-public-tender-for-1000-new-taxi-licences Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:45:20 +0200 historic-day-rome-issues-public-tender-for-1000-new-taxi-licences Whether you're thinking of moving to Venice or just planning on visiting, getting to grips with the city's public transport system will be one of your first priorities. https://www.thelocal.it/20240821/water-buses-ferries-and-taxis-how-to-use-venices-public-transport Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:32:32 +0200 water-buses-ferries-and-taxis-how-to-use-venices-public-transport With preparations underway for the 2025 Jubilee, all of Rome’s tram lines are scheduled to shut for seven weeks this autumn, with the Metro A line also set to be subject to closures and limitations. https://www.thelocal.it/20240829/the-tram-and-metro-closures-to-expect-in-rome-in-autumn-2024 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:50:57 +0200 the-tram-and-metro-closures-to-expect-in-rome-in-autumn-2024 Rome was set to hike taxi fares and issue 1,000 new licences to address a long-standing shortage of cabs ahead of the 2025 Jubilee, the mayor confirmed on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20240717/endless-queues-rome-to-issue-1000-new-taxi-licences-amid-shortage Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:34:40 +0200 endless-queues-rome-to-issue-1000-new-taxi-licences-amid-shortage Rome residents were told transport ticket costs would rise this July ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year - but so far, nothing has changed. https://www.thelocal.it/20240710/are-romes-transport-ticket-prices-increasing-this-summer Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:27:06 +0200 are-romes-transport-ticket-prices-increasing-this-summer Taxi fares in the Italian capital are set to surge to a minimum of €9, city authorities confirmed on Monday, as the city finalised a deal to release 1,000 new licences. https://www.thelocal.it/20240709/rome-taxi-fares-set-to-jump-to-e9-minimum Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:22:48 +0200 rome-taxi-fares-set-to-jump-to-e9-minimum With preparations underway for the 2025 Jubilee, a number of Rome's tram lines are slated to be replaced by buses this summer, while some metro stops will remain closed altogether. https://www.thelocal.it/20240702/the-tram-and-metro-closures-to-expect-in-rome-in-july-2024 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:48:58 +0200 the-tram-and-metro-closures-to-expect-in-rome-in-july-2024 The capital’s transport network is facing closures throughout summer 2024 amid major works ahead of the Jubilee. https://www.thelocal.it/20240606/the-rail-and-metro-closures-to-expect-in-rome-this-summer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:26:55 +0200 the-rail-and-metro-closures-to-expect-in-rome-this-summer Taxi drivers were set to stage a nationwide walkout on Tuesday, May 21st, after talks stalled over a reform aimed at reducing long-standing cab shortages. https://www.thelocal.it/20240510/italys-taxi-drivers-plan-biggest-ever-strike-over-planned-industry-reform Fri, 10 May 2024 12:53:19 +0200 italys-taxi-drivers-plan-biggest-ever-strike-over-planned-industry-reform You may have heard that taxis are best avoided in Italy, and many Italians would agree, as Silvia Marchetti explains. https://www.thelocal.it/20240222/opinion-italys-taxis-are-often-a-nightmare-but-will-things-ever-change Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:28:54 +0100 opinion-italys-taxis-are-often-a-nightmare-but-will-things-ever-change Whether you’re moving to Milan or just visiting, getting to grips with the city's public transport system will be one of your first priorities. https://www.thelocal.it/20230112/metro-bus-or-tram-milans-tickets-passes-and-apps-explained Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:24:09 +0100 metro-bus-or-tram-milans-tickets-passes-and-apps-explained The city will take all trams out of circulation from May to October in preparation for the Vatican's 2025 Jubilee. https://www.thelocal.it/20240228/romes-trams-set-to-stop-for-jubilee-works Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:35:11 +0100 romes-trams-set-to-stop-for-jubilee-works There will be a new way for holidaymakers to reach the Amalfi Coast this year, as the nearby airport is getting a makeover and will open to commercial flights from summer 2024. https://www.thelocal.it/20240222/explained-the-plan-to-open-southern-italys-newest-airport-in-2024 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:38:36 +0100 explained-the-plan-to-open-southern-italys-newest-airport-in-2024