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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 18h

An airline strike, tax declaration deadline, and three new Wizz Air flight routes: here's what to expect in Italy this week.

On the agenda: What's happening in Italy this week

An airline strike, tax declaration deadline, and three new Wizz Air flight routes: here's what to expect in Italy this week.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 1d

From classic Italian aperitivo drinks without the alcohol to locals’ favourite destinations for a fall weekend, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian.

La Bella Vita: Italy's alcohol-free aperitivi and autumn getaway ideas

From classic Italian aperitivo drinks without the alcohol to locals’ favourite destinations for a fall weekend, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian.

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This week, we look at the row over Italy's 2026 budget plan and what it means for Giorgia Meloni to be "besties" with Donald Trump.

Inside Italy: Budget chaos and Meloni's 'friendship' with Trump

This week, we look at the row over Italy's 2026 budget plan and what it means for Giorgia Meloni to be "besties" with Donald Trump.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 1d

The European parliament has adopted a new law making EU-issued driving licences valid for just 15 years, requiring drivers undergo a medical test before renewing.

Driving in Europe: New EU law to require medical tests and end 'licences for life'

The European parliament has adopted a new law making EU-issued driving licences valid for just 15 years, requiring drivers undergo a medical test before renewing.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 1d

Whether it's residency requirements or the rules around gaining citizenship, the drift towards the right in many countries in Europe is affecting all foreign residents and creating a hostile environment, experts say.

Europe's shift to the right creates an 'unwelcoming environment' for all foreigners

Whether it's residency requirements or the rules around gaining citizenship, the drift towards the right in many countries in Europe is affecting all foreign residents and creating a hostile environment, experts say.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 2d

If you’re a Halloween fan looking for some thrills while in Rome, these are some of the creepiest spots that you may or may not have heard of. Visit if you dare.

Crypts and castles: The spookiest places to visit in Rome at Halloween

If you’re a Halloween fan looking for some thrills while in Rome, these are some of the creepiest spots that you may or may not have heard of. Visit if you dare.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 2d

Feeling a chill this autumn? Here's a word you can't get by without.

Italian word of the day: 'Raffreddato'

Feeling a chill this autumn? Here's a word you can't get by without.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 2d

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump have become close allies – but she's discovering that Trump's friendship isn't always an asset.

Why Trump's friendship is becoming a problem for Italy's Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump have become close allies – but she's discovering that Trump's friendship isn't always an asset.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 2d

Unions call November general strike over budget, Italy re-examines extradition in Nord Stream case, and more news on Friday.

Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Unions call November general strike over budget, Italy re-examines extradition in Nord Stream case, and more news on Friday.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 3d

Citizens across the European Union will be turning their clocks back an hour this Sunday, but Brussels believes the time has come for the 27-nation bloc to stop the practice once and for all.

Why Europe's changing of the clocks 'no longer makes sense'

Citizens across the European Union will be turning their clocks back an hour this Sunday, but Brussels believes the time has come for the 27-nation bloc to stop the practice once and for all.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 3d

Allow us to introduce you to a frightfully useful term.

Italian word of the day: 'Spaventoso'

Allow us to introduce you to a frightfully useful term.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 3d

The flat-rate tax paid by owners of tourist rentals in Italy is set to increase by five percent next year, according to the draft budget.

Budget 2026: Italy plans tax hike on short-term rentals

The flat-rate tax paid by owners of tourist rentals in Italy is set to increase by five percent next year, according to the draft budget.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 3d

Budget bill passes vote in Senate, Britain’s King Charles arrives in Rome, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Budget bill passes vote in Senate, Britain’s King Charles arrives in Rome, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 4d

After major strikes hit Italian transport in October, more strike dates have been announced for November which could impact flights, trains and public transport.

The transport strikes to expect in Italy in November 2025

After major strikes hit Italian transport in October, more strike dates have been announced for November which could impact flights, trains and public transport.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 4d

What are some of the surprising everyday items that you can’t find in Italy? What are the things you only learn after moving here? And what’s going on with the customs rule holding up shipping between the US and Europe? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter.

Americans in Italy: What you learn after moving and surprising things to bring from the US

What are some of the surprising everyday items that you can’t find in Italy? What are the things you only learn after moving here? And what’s going on with the customs rule holding up shipping between the US and Europe? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 4d

What started with 'one-euro' homes has expanded into a multifaceted approach designed to entice people to relocate to depopulated towns throughout Italy.

The Italian towns where it pays to relocate in 2025

What started with 'one-euro' homes has expanded into a multifaceted approach designed to entice people to relocate to depopulated towns throughout Italy.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 4d

Italy has a fair share of rules when it comes to building or renovating property – but there are some that you may well find hard to believe.

Six surprising Italian building laws that you might not know about

Italy has a fair share of rules when it comes to building or renovating property – but there are some that you may well find hard to believe.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 4d

Now what's the word for this again...?

Italian word of the day: 'Coso'

Now what's the word for this again...?

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 4d

Italy’s birth rate drops to new record low, Italian migrant rescuers go on trial, and more news on Wednesday.

Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Italy’s birth rate drops to new record low, Italian migrant rescuers go on trial, and more news on Wednesday.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 5d

After Italy approved major changes to the process for applying for ancestry-based citizenship from abroad, what can applicants expect?

How is Italy changing the process for overseas citizenship claims?

After Italy approved major changes to the process for applying for ancestry-based citizenship from abroad, what can applicants expect?

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Six members of a charity which rescues migrants in the Mediterranean appeared in court in Sicily on Tuesday as an unprecedented trial began.

Trial begins for Italian migrant rescuers accused of aiding illegal immigration

Six members of a charity which rescues migrants in the Mediterranean appeared in court in Sicily on Tuesday as an unprecedented trial began.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 5d

It will be more difficult for drivers in Europe who committed serious traffic offences in another EU country to dodge a driving ban, as new rules adopted on Tuesday aim to ensure that disqualifications are recognised across the 27 member states.

'This will save lives': EU adopts new rules on Europe-wide driving bans

It will be more difficult for drivers in Europe who committed serious traffic offences in another EU country to dodge a driving ban, as new rules adopted on Tuesday aim to ensure that disqualifications are recognised across the 27 member states.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 5d

The Vatican Museums' security team has been told to take extra care following a robbery at the world-famous Louvre in Paris this weekend, its director Barbara Jatta said on Monday.

Vatican Museums on high alert after Louvre heist

The Vatican Museums' security team has been told to take extra care following a robbery at the world-famous Louvre in Paris this weekend, its director Barbara Jatta said on Monday.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 5d

Europeans, including Britons, can enter the US without a visa for a short stay, but they must complete a visa waiver, the ESTA, which has recently almost doubled in price.

US government almost doubles price of ESTA visa waiver

Europeans, including Britons, can enter the US without a visa for a short stay, but they must complete a visa waiver, the ESTA, which has recently almost doubled in price.

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The Local Italy @thelocalitaly.bsky.social · 5d

EU nationals can enter the US without a visa for a short stay, but they must complete a visa waiver, the ESTA, which has recently almost doubled in price.

US government increases price of ESTA visa waiver

EU nationals can enter the US without a visa for a short stay, but they must complete a visa waiver, the ESTA, which has recently almost doubled in price.

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