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 Valentine's Day has its roots in the Roman Empire, so what better way to celebrate than with some heartwarming real-life stories about Italian love. https://www.thelocal.it/20200213/four-lovers-who-met-their-match-in-italy Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:26:07 +0100 four-lovers-who-met-their-match-in-italy The lava may have cooled 2,000 years ago but Pompeii is a hot destination this Valentine's day with a special opening of the exceptionally preserved House of the Chaste Lovers. https://www.thelocal.it/20170210/pompeii-unveils-roman-kiss-for-valentines-day Fri, 10 Feb 2017 10:16:53 +0100 pompeii-unveils-roman-kiss-for-valentines-day Online dating has taken off around the world but in Italy it still hasn't quite caught on. As Valentines Day looms, The Local's Angela Giuffrida finds out why. https://www.thelocal.it/20150212/why-flirty-italians-still-dont-do-online-dating Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:46:00 +0100 why-flirty-italians-still-dont-do-online-dating