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 part of the landmark trade agreement announced on January 27th, the EU and India adopted a ‘mobility framework’ that aims to make it easier for Indian students, researchers and young professionals to move to the EU. https://www.thelocal.it/20260207/what-the-mobility-deal-between-the-eu-and-india-will-mean-for-skilled-workers Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:19:01 +0100 what-the-mobility-deal-between-the-eu-and-india-will-mean-for-skilled-workers The launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’ has moved a step closer. It will be the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers. https://www.thelocal.it/20251122/explained-what-the-approval-of-the-eu-talent-pool-means-in-practice Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:00:02 +0100 explained-what-the-approval-of-the-eu-talent-pool-means-in-practice Moving to Italy is a dream for many, but obtaining a visa can be a major hurdle for workers from outside the EU. https://www.thelocal.it/20240628/what-work-visas-can-you-apply-for-to-move-to-italy-in-2024 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:11:55 +0200 what-work-visas-can-you-apply-for-to-move-to-italy-in-2024 If you’re thinking of moving to Italy for work, you may come across something called a "click day". But what does it mean? https://www.thelocal.it/20241003/work-permits-in-italy-whats-a-click-day-and-when-are-they Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:40:57 +0200 work-permits-in-italy-whats-a-click-day-and-when-are-they The creation of a common EU Talent Pool platform, in which non-EU nationals can register their profiles and find jobs across the 27 member states, has moved a step closer to reality. https://www.thelocal.it/20240614/tinder-for-jobs-eus-new-job-scheme-for-non-eu-workers-moves-step-closer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:15:37 +0200 tinder-for-jobs-eus-new-job-scheme-for-non-eu-workers-moves-step-closer The European Parliament has pushed through changes that will ease the rules around the EU's so-called 'single permit' for third country nationals. https://www.thelocal.it/20240318/eu-to-ease-rules-around-the-single-permit-for-non-eu-workers Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:21:03 +0100 eu-to-ease-rules-around-the-single-permit-for-non-eu-workers The European Commission has proposed a shared 'EU talent pool' as part of a package of new measures to make it easier for skilled workers to come to the EU to work. https://www.thelocal.it/20231115/how-the-eu-plans-to-make-it-easier-for-non-eu-nationals-to-find-jobs Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:11:26 +0100 how-the-eu-plans-to-make-it-easier-for-non-eu-nationals-to-find-jobs Several countries in Europe are reducing the salaries people from outside the EU need to be eligible for a work visa, although one – Sweden – is raising the threshold. Here's a comparison of current rules in the countries covered by The Local. https://www.thelocal.it/20231018/compared-what-salary-do-you-need-to-get-a-work-permit-in-europe Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:03:18 +0200 compared-what-salary-do-you-need-to-get-a-work-permit-in-europe Moving to another country is never easy, as it requires going through cultural changes and administrative formalities. It can be even more complicated when looking for a job. https://www.thelocal.it/20220704/explained-what-are-the-main-obstacles-to-finding-a-job-when-moving-to-an-eu-country Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:49:44 +0200 explained-what-are-the-main-obstacles-to-finding-a-job-when-moving-to-an-eu-country Italy does not (yet) have a special 'digital nomad' visa - so what other options are available to freelancers and remote workers? Here's what you need to know if you're planning a move. https://www.thelocal.it/20220328/what-visas-are-available-to-remote-workers-wanting-to-move-to-italy Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:47:05 +0200 what-visas-are-available-to-remote-workers-wanting-to-move-to-italy If you’re planning to move to Italy for work from outside Europe, you’ll need to consider whether you qualify for a work permit under Italy’s ‘decreto flussi’, or foreign workers quota. Here's how many people are eligible. https://www.thelocal.it/20220113/how-many-people-does-italy-grant-work-permits-to-every-year Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:12:29 +0100 how-many-people-does-italy-grant-work-permits-to-every-year