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Italy's news in English, part of @TheLocalEurope network.

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Italy's president rebukes Elon Musk over comments on migration court rulings dlvr.it/TG8wxw
Italy's president rebukes Elon Musk over comments on migration court rulings

Italy's president rebukes Elon Musk over comments on migration court rulings

Italian head of state Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday reprimanded Elon Musk for wading into a debate over Rome's contested migrant deal with Albania, urging the billionaire to refrain from "giving...

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9 must-visit towns in Italy you've probably never heard of dlvr.it/TG8mn0
Nine must-visit towns in Italy you've probably never heard of

Nine must-visit towns in Italy you've probably never heard of

From a mediaeval hill town featured in Dante’s Divine Comedy to a star-shaped UNESCO World Heritage citadel, we’ve picked nine less well-known places to visit around Italy.

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Electrician finds 17th-century frescoes behind Rome villa's false ceiling dlvr.it/TG8Zyv
Electrician finds 17th-century frescoes behind Rome villa's false ceiling

Electrician finds 17th-century frescoes behind Rome villa's false ceiling

Rosy-cheeked cherubs surrounded by hues of blue, red and gold have lost none of their brilliance in 17th-century frescoes discovered behind a false ceiling at Rome's Villa Farnesina.

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Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday dlvr.it/TG8YgZ
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Italian bureaucracy: What is a SPID and how do you get one? dlvr.it/TG7sVw
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7 practical tips to adjust to life in a small town in Italy dlvr.it/TG7hPf
7 practical tips to adjust to life in a small town in Italy

7 practical tips to adjust to life in a small town in Italy

Moving to a small town or village in Italy can pose a series of challenges, including limited public transport, patchy internet and difficulty integrating with locals. Here are some useful tips to...

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Italian word of the day: ‘Pollo’ dlvr.it/TG7W6c
Italian word of the day: ‘Pollo’

Italian word of the day: ‘Pollo’

Don’t chicken out when it comes to learning this word.

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Italian judges deal new blow to contested Albania migrant scheme dlvr.it/TG7SmZ
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Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday dlvr.it/TG7Rgj
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EU in new push to make European train travel easier with single ticket plan dlvr.it/TG6fWd
EU in new push to make European train travel easier with single ticket plan

EU in new push to make European train travel easier with single ticket plan

The EU is launching a new effort to simplify cross-border train travel. The idea is to make it possible for passengers to travel through different European countries with one single ticket.

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Climate change threatens Italy's prized white truffle trade dlvr.it/TG6XXF
Climate change threatens Italy's prized white truffle trade

Climate change threatens Italy's prized white truffle trade

Italy's prestigious white truffles are becoming an increasingly rare and expensive delicacy as their natural habitat is endangered by global warming, sudden temperature changes and long droughts.

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Italy’s Pompeii to cap daily visitor numbers amid overcrowding concerns dlvr.it/TG6Tnd
Italy’s Pompeii to cap daily visitor numbers amid overcrowding concerns

Italy’s Pompeii to cap daily visitor numbers amid overcrowding concerns

Italy's famous Pompeii archaeological park said it would limit visitor numbers to 20,000 a day from Friday, November 15th, in a bid to cut crowds and protect the site’s fragile infrastructure.

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Italian expression of the day: 'Estate di San Martino' dlvr.it/TG6Rrb

Italian expression of the day: 'Estate di San Martino'

Thank heavens there's a word for Italy's sunny November weather.

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Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday dlvr.it/TG6Rj2
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

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

Pompeii to cap daily visitor numbers at 20,000 amid overcrowding concerns, Bologna mayor accuses government of “sending 300 Blackshirts” following clashes, and more news from Italy on Monday.

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On the agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week dlvr.it/TG5kd7
On the agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week

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

From scattered airport staff strikes to an important deadline for motorists and a cap on visitor numbers at Pompeii, here's what to expect in Italy this week.

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Rome's Trevi Fountain unveils tourist catwalk during cleaning dlvr.it/TG593s
Rome's Trevi Fountain unveils tourist catwalk amid cleaning operations

Rome's Trevi Fountain unveils tourist catwalk amid cleaning operations

A suspended walkway providing tourists an up-close view of Rome's Trevi Fountain was unveiled on Saturday – a temporary addition while the famous 'La Dolce Vita' site undergoes deep cleaning.

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A 'jungle': Rome's teeming jail lays bare Italy's prison ills dlvr.it/TG52yB
A 'jungle': Rome's teeming jail lays bare Italy's prison ills

A 'jungle': Rome's teeming jail lays bare Italy's prison ills

Traces of black soot still mark the facade of the Regina Coeli jail, a reminder of the latest riots in Rome's infamous lock-up – now emblematic of long-standing troubles plaguing Italy's prison...

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La Bella Vita: Italy’s best winter dishes and understanding Italian parties dlvr.it/TG52Rx
La Bella Vita: Italy’s best winter dishes and understanding Italian parties

La Bella Vita: Italy’s best winter dishes and understanding Italian parties

From Italy’s best comfort foods to get you through the winter months to knowing the nuts and bolts of Italian social events, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point...

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Inside Italy: Wolf culling, cheaper beer and St Martin’s Day traditions dlvr.it/TG523V
Inside Italy: Wolf culling, cheaper beer and St Martin’s Day traditions

Inside Italy: Wolf culling, cheaper beer and St Martin’s Day traditions

In this week's Inside Italy review, we look at contested plans to grant regional authorities the power to cull wolves, why beer may be cheaper from January 2025, and curious St Martin’s Day traditi...

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'Embrace the rhythm': How to adapt to life in an Italian village dlvr.it/TG48z0
'Embrace the rhythm': How to adapt to life in an Italian village

'Embrace the rhythm': How to adapt to life in an Italian village

Living in rural Italy offers plenty of rewards, but also comes with significant challenges. Luca Rufo asked three international residents to share their village life experiences, including the...

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