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 After months of couples putting their wedding plans on hold, ceremonies can go ahead once again from Tuesday according to rules set out by Italian authorities. Here's everything you need to know about tying the knot in Italy this summer. https://www.thelocal.it/20210518/explained-how-and-when-weddings-in-italy-can-go-ahead-this-summer Tue, 18 May 2021 13:16:23 +0200 explained-how-and-when-weddings-in-italy-can-go-ahead-this-summer Everyone in Italy has the right to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, but many of The Local's readers have reported facing bureaucratic obstacles when trying to book their appointment. https://www.thelocal.it/20210601/explained-what-to-do-if-youre-told-you-cant-book-a-covid-vaccine-appointment-in-italy Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:16:05 +0200 explained-what-to-do-if-youre-told-you-cant-book-a-covid-vaccine-appointment-in-italy A record 600,000 doses of Covid vaccine were administered in Italy on Friday, putting the country in second place in Europe for the number of people fully vaccinated, authorities said. https://www.thelocal.it/20210605/italy-sets-record-for-daily-covid-vaccinations Sat, 05 Jun 2021 17:31:54 +0200 italy-sets-record-for-daily-covid-vaccinations As Italy prepares to get rid of priority groups and offer Covid-19 vaccinations to people of all ages, here's a guide to the options available for booking your jab. https://www.thelocal.it/20210603/explained-how-can-you-book-a-covid-vaccination-appointment-in-italy Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:02:41 +0200 explained-how-can-you-book-a-covid-vaccination-appointment-in-italy Find the latest data on how many people have received the Covid-19 vaccine in each region of Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20210108/charts-how-many-people-has-italy-vaccinated-so-far Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:34:13 +0100 charts-how-many-people-has-italy-vaccinated-so-far Everyone aged between 12-15 will be able to get the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine, following authorisation by the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA). https://www.thelocal.it/20210601/italy-approves-use-of-pfizer-covid-vaccine-on-12-15-year-olds Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:42:46 +0200 italy-approves-use-of-pfizer-covid-vaccine-on-12-15-year-olds Everyone aged 16 and over will be able to book a vaccination appointment from next week, according to Italy’s Covid-19 emergency commissioner. https://www.thelocal.it/20210528/covid-19-italy-to-open-vaccinations-to-all-over-16s-from-june-3rd Fri, 28 May 2021 17:35:45 +0200 covid-19-italy-to-open-vaccinations-to-all-over-16s-from-june-3rd While most regions of Italy are still vaccinating older adults and others most at risk, some parts of the country have opened reservations to over-30s, high schoolers about to graduate, or even everyone over 18. https://www.thelocal.it/20210527/parts-of-italy-open-vaccinations-to-everyone-over-18 Thu, 27 May 2021 19:54:06 +0200 parts-of-italy-open-vaccinations-to-everyone-over-18 With Covid-19 vaccinations opening the door to quarantine-free travel and more this summer, proving that you've had your shots is essential. How do people who were vaccinated in Italy get the certificate they need? https://www.thelocal.it/20210527/how-do-you-get-an-italian-covid-vaccination-certificate Thu, 27 May 2021 16:00:24 +0200 how-do-you-get-an-italian-covid-vaccination-certificate With each of Italy's 20 regions vaccinating on their own timetable, whether you can book a shot depends on where you live. Here's which categories are eligible across the country right now. https://www.thelocal.it/20210506/which-groups-are-eligible-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-in-your-region-of-italy Thu, 06 May 2021 21:57:10 +0200 which-groups-are-eligible-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-in-your-region-of-italy As Italy rolls out its Covid-19 vaccination campaign to more and more categories, foreign residents who aren't enrolled in the national healthcare system are wondering how and when they'll get their turn. https://www.thelocal.it/20210323/reader-question-do-you-need-a-health-card-to-get-vaccinated-in-italy Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:57:36 +0100 reader-question-do-you-need-a-health-card-to-get-vaccinated-in-italy As Italy plans to welcome back tourists this summer, some worry their Covid-19 vaccination won't get them over the border. https://www.thelocal.it/20210512/reader-question-which-covid-vaccines-will-italy-accept-for-tourists-this-summer Wed, 12 May 2021 16:50:00 +0200 reader-question-which-covid-vaccines-will-italy-accept-for-tourists-this-summer Italian regions are now preparing to offer shots to healthy people in their 40s, on instructions from the government's emergency commissioner Francesco Figliuolo. https://www.thelocal.it/20210513/italy-to-begin-vaccinating-over-40s Thu, 13 May 2021 15:00:35 +0200 italy-to-begin-vaccinating-over-40s San Marino, an independent micro-state in northern Italy, announced on Wednesday it would offer the Russian Sputnik Covid-19 vaccine to tourists for 50 euros. https://www.thelocal.it/20210512/san-marino-invites-tourists-to-get-vaccinated-for-50-euros Wed, 12 May 2021 18:46:26 +0200 san-marino-invites-tourists-to-get-vaccinated-for-50-euros Italy has promised that all residents will be offered a Covid-19 vaccine, but up and down the country people are encountering bureaucratic roadblocks that disproportionately affect foreigners. Here are some of the problems they’ve shared with The Local. https://www.thelocal.it/20210429/it-felt-like-a-betrayal-the-difficulties-foreign-residents-are-having-getting-vaccinated-in-italy Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:31:49 +0200 it-felt-like-a-betrayal-the-difficulties-foreign-residents-are-having-getting-vaccinated-in-italy As people outside the public health system struggle to access Covid-19 vaccines in Italy, the government has said that certain categories can book their jab despite not having all the paperwork – but only a specific few. https://www.thelocal.it/20210428/italy-says-diplomats-and-italians-who-live-abroad-can-get-vaccinated-without-a-health-card Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:38:29 +0200 italy-says-diplomats-and-italians-who-live-abroad-can-get-vaccinated-without-a-health-card Americans who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to visit the EU this summer, president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has vowed. https://www.thelocal.it/20210426/vaccinated-americans-will-be-able-to-travel-to-europe-this-summer-says-eu-chief Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:17:55 +0200 vaccinated-americans-will-be-able-to-travel-to-europe-this-summer-says-eu-chief Despite recent improvements, the Italian vaccination campaign is unlikely to meet its target of half a million shots daily by the end of April, the country’s civil defence chief said this week. https://www.thelocal.it/20210423/italy-set-to-miss-covid-vaccination-target-this-month Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:45:01 +0200 italy-set-to-miss-covid-vaccination-target-this-month Italy on Tuesday declared the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine to be "safe" and said it would prioritise its use for people over 60. https://www.thelocal.it/20210421/italy-approves-jj-covid-vaccine-and-recommends-it-for-over-60s Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:30:08 +0200 italy-approves-jj-covid-vaccine-and-recommends-it-for-over-60s More people are becoming eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine in Italy, but many international residents are discovering that they’re not actually able to sign up. We want to hear from you if you have had problems. https://www.thelocal.it/20210421/have-you-had-problems-getting-the-covid-19-vaccine-in-italy Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:40:57 +0200 have-you-had-problems-getting-the-covid-19-vaccine-in-italy