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Is Italy making it harder for people to move here and what should you consider when planning for an Italian retirement? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter. Welcome to our regular look at everything you need to know about life in Italy for The Local’s readers from the US. This newsletter is

Rules around who can apply for Italian citizenship by descent have undergone drastic changes following an abrupt government decree. But why has the Italian government dramatically restricted access to ancestry claims? An urgent government decree issued on Friday, March 28th has drastically tightened Italy’s citizenship by descent rules in a move that's been described as

Italy's contested Winter Olympics bobsleigh and luge track was given the provisional green light on Friday after a week of testing by the two sports' international federations. After numerous setbacks, controversies and only 13 months of construction, the sliding track for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games now appears to be fit for purpose. "We have successfully

EU citizens will soon require an electronic visa waiver to travel to the UK. British nationals are exempt from the requirement, but what about their Italian spouses or children? The UK's ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) is a visa waiver that visa-free travellers need to apply for online in advance of their trip. It costs £10

If you’re looking to move to Italy and find a rental, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to sign a lease if you’re not a resident in the country. First things first - we're not talking about tourist rentals here. Visitors to Italy can rent an apartment or villa for a few weeks via

Soccer Italian football legend Roberto Donadoni has thrown his weight behind Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman ahead of Sunday’s Serie A clash between AC Milan...

Amazon could end up on the hook for $3.1 billion - Copyright AFP Ishara S. KODIKARA Italian prosecutors are examining whether online giant Amazon.com evaded 1.2 billion euros in value-added tax (VAT) it should have paid on behalf of certain third-party sellers, sources told AFP Monday. The total claim against the online retailer, including penalties

Eurochild member Con I Bambini shares concerns in an interview with Italian magazine Vita about the government’s failure to renew the fund, highlighting the hidden costs of education for families in need—from school materials and transport to extracurricular activities and psychological support. The Italian Government has unexpectedly decided to not renew the tax credit in