Clare Speak

1 week ago | thelocal.it | Clare Speak

La Bella Vita is our regular look at the real culture of Italy – from language to cuisine, manners to art. This newsletter is published weekly and you can receive it directly to your inbox, by going to newsletter preferences in ‘My Account’ or following the instructions in the newsletter box below. When you think of Italy’s famous coastline, you might imagine the Italian Riviera, Sorrento, or the unspoilt white sands of Sardinia’s lesser-visited coves.

1 week ago | thelocal.it | Clare Speak

Italy's tourism boom continues as the country expects to welcome almost 21 million tourists between June and August, a 1.5 percent increase on last year's number for the summer season, according to the report published by Italian tourist operators' association Assoturismo Confesercenti on Friday. Around half of all those travelling in Italy this summer will visit Italy's beaches and coastal areas.

1 week ago | thelocal.it | Clare Speak

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 published monthly and you can receive it directly to your inbox before we publish by going to newsletter preferences in ‘My Account’ or following the instructions in the newsletter box below. Many people retire to Italy from the US every year in order to enjoy a new, more relaxed lifestyle.

1 week ago | thelocal.it | Clare Speak

Disruption is expected to some of Italy's public services on Friday, with a general strike lasting 24 hours planned to hit transport and other sectors. It's unclear ahead of time just how big the strike will be, or how many people plan to take part. But as usual with strikes in Italy, the impact is likely to vary from one part of the country to another.

2 weeks ago | thelocal.it | Clare Speak

Inside Italy is our weekly look at some of the news and talking points from Italy that you might not have heard about. It’s published each Saturday and members can receive it directly to their inbox, by going to their newsletter preferences or adding their email to the sign-up box in this article. Is construction work finally about to begin on the long-promised Messina Strait bridge? The Italian government is expected to give its final approval to the plans within the next two weeks.