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The city of Verona, in northeast Italy, announced at the weekend restrictions on the use of drinking water, due to an ongoing drought in the Mediterranean country.

An avalanche sparked by the collapse of the largest glacier in the Italian Alps killed at least six people and injured eight others on Sunday, an emergency services spokeswoman said.

The Italian Health Ministry was expected on Saturday to issue a red heat alert for 22 of the country’s 27 biggest cities.

Masks will no longer be required in the workplace but Italian companies will have the right to impose restrictions for employees deemed "at risk".

If you're not a fan of the heat, here are six places in Italy you can go to stay cool this summer.

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As state funds for Italy's popular building 'superbonus' have already been exhausted, Italian authorities are reportedly considering halting any further extensions to the discount scheme.

Researchers in Italy who were first to identify the presence of monkeypox in semen are broadening their testing, saying early results suggest sperm can transmit infection.

A growing number of Italian destinations are bringing in rules aimed at controlling the summer crowds. Such measures often prove controversial - but they should go further, says Silvia Marchetti.

It would only be polite to master the noble art of saying ‘please’ in Italian.

The EU has announced that its Covid travel certificate will be extended until 2023 - so what does this mean if you have a trip planned this year?

Italy has lifted almost all of its pandemic-related health restrictions, but there are still some rules to be aware of.

Travelling from Sweden to the UK and back by train via stops in Denmark, Germany, Belgium and France is no easy feat. But The Local's Richard Orange and his two kids managed to do it. Here's his advice for other travellers hoping to avoid the planes.

The recent upward trend in Italian property prices continued in the first quarter of this year, the latest official data shows.

Italy’s health ministry put 19 of Italy's 27 biggest cities, including Rome, Florence, Naples and Venice, on red alert on Wednesday as an intense heatwave continues.

From summer sales to new tax rules for freelancers, here's what to expect in Italy as July begins.

Italy's shops are only allowed to hold two big sales a year - and the next one is coming up. Here's what you need to know.

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Italy is bringing in new rules from July that mean changes for freelancers on the 'flat tax' rate. Here’s what you need to know about the new ‘fatturazione elettronica’ or digital invoicing system.

As one of the worst droughts in Italian history grips the country, here are some simple ways to save water at home and help de-escalate the emergency.

If you drive in Italy, you'll likely see large yellow 'Telepass' signs on motorways and at car parks. Here's everything you need to know about using the transport pass.

Thick clouds of smoke are being reported over the Italian capital on Monday afternoon as a large wildfire spreads on the north-western edge of the city.

Italy will not scrap its mandatory Covid isolation period, the health minister has said, with the government split over whether to follow the ‘English model’ of managing the pandemic.

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The prolonged heatwave and severe drought hitting Italy are fuelling wildfires at a rate of one every two days as summer begins, studies show.

As the first deadline approaches for some, here's a reminder of the key dates and what you need to know about filing your Italian taxes this year.

The northern Italian city of Milan plans to take drastic measures to address its current water crisis.

Most new cases of monkeypox are currently detected in Western Europe. The World Health Organisation says this is no reason to cancel more than 800 festivals scheduled to take place on the continent this summer.

Electric scooters are a divisive feature of life in the Italian capital. City authorities intend to deploy a new set of regulations in a bid to improve public safety.

Feeling the heat in Italy this summer? Here are some of our favourite ways to cool down.

For those who know how to navigate Italy's bureaucracy, tax incentives are on offer for everything from property renovations to buying a new TV. Here's how it works.

Many people dream of enjoying a slower pace of life in rural Italy after decades of the 9-5. But some make the leap much earlier. One former UK professional tells Silvia Marchetti how she swapped the London office grind for winemaking and never looked…

Hydroelectric power production in Italy has plunged this year thanks to a severe drought that has also sparked water restrictions and fears for agriculture, industry sources said on Friday.

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There are two changes coming up for travel in and out of the European Union that non-EU citizens such as Brits, Americans, Australians and Canadians need to be aware of.

The Italian government will soon start making the first of its €200 payments intended to offset the rising cost of living. But who will be eligible, and what do you need to do to claim? Here's the latest official information.

Europe's airports chief told passengers to leave time for delays this summer as the air travel industry struggles to meet surging demand after the pandemic.