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April 3, 2015
AC Milan has struggled to keep the pace in Serie A. AC Milan photo: Shutterstock
Berlusconi to sell AC Milan to Chinese: reports
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi could sell the club to a group with direct links to the Chinese government in a move that would see both Milan giants come under Asian ownership, reports in Italy said on Thursday. READ
The accident happened in Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region. Trentino-Alto Adige photo: Shutterstock
German tourist dies in Italy selfie fall
A German tourist has fallen to his death while trying to take a photograph of himself in the Italian mountains, according to national media reports. READ
The easyJet flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Rome. Photo: Christopher Doyle
easyJet forced to land in Rome over sandwich row
An easyJet flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Rome earlier this week after a passenger allegedly punched a stewardess in a spat over a sandwich. READ
Silvio Berlusconi's party will join up with that of Matteo Salvini (R). Photos: Jim Watson/AFP and Marco Bertorello/AFP (R)
Berlusconi and Salvini parties join forces
Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia party has joined forces with the Northern League, led by Matteo Salvini, in an attempt to win right-wing seats in May’s regional elections. READ
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The "scoppio del carro" in Florence. Photo: Florence Easter photo: Shutterstock
Ten Italian Easter traditions
The clocks have gone forward and the supermarket aisles are piled high with huge chocolate eggs. It must be time for Easter. But how do Italians celebrate? READ
A rescue team at the scene in the French Alps. Photo: AFP
Italian reported dead in French avalanche
An Italian and two Austrians are reported to have died in a massive avalanche that hit the French Alps on Wednesday afternoon - according to a report from Austrian broadcaster ORF. READ
The new anti-corruption measures specifically focus on crimes made against the public administration. Corruption photo: Shutterstock
Italy's Senate backs anti-corruption bill
Senators on Wednesday gave its backing to an anti-corruption bill, set to tighten controls on fraud in public administration following a wave of scandals. READ
Ex-mafia boss Domenico Rancadore has had his sentence dropped. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP
Extradition of ex-mafia boss from UK dropped
A Sicilian former mafia boss who faced extradition to Italy after living in Britain for more than two decades has had his sentence dropped, his lawyer said on Wednesday. READ
Silvia Fassetta, one of the founders of The Green Place, an animal refuge near the spa town of Nepi. Photo: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP
Is Easter lamb falling off the Italian menu?
What could be more redolent of Easter than a sizzling piece of suckling lamb studded with slivers of garlic, crowned with sprigs of rosemary and roasted to a deep, golden hue? READ
"We are a better footballing team, I feel, than Italy are," said Wayne Rooney. Wayne Rooney photo: Shutterstock
England have the edge over Italy: Rooney
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney believes a new-look England proved they have the edge over Italy based on the evidence of their 1-1 draw in Turin on Tuesday. READ
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Italy produces Europe's most reckless drivers, according to a survey by the French motorway operator, Vinci. Photo: Italy traffic photo: Shutterstock
Why are Italians such crazy drivers?
The Italians may have given the world Ferrari, but surveys rate them as some of Europe's scariest drivers. The problem? A blatant disregard for the rules, the locals tell us. READ 9 comments
Soldiers in Benghazi, eastern Libya, in February 2015. Photo: Abdullah Doma/AFP
Why Libya is ringing alarm bells in Italy
As Rome rings alarm bells over the deteriorating situation in Libya, The Local investigates the ramifications of a conflict across the Mediterranean. READ
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Bond, played by Roger Moore, in a gondola in Moonraker. Screengrab: Adrien Malbosc/YouTube
James Bond's best Italian moments
From a car chase along the Sardinian coast to a high-speed gondola chase in Venice, Italy has provided the backdrop for some of the most exciting James Bond scenes to date. As filming wraps on Spectre - the latest 007 film - we take a look at Bond’s best Italian moments. READ
Plans are underway to bring an Islamic University to Lecce, in Puglia. Photo: Lecce photo: Shutterstock
How Islamic college plan has split Italian town
Plans to build an Islamic university for 5,000 students in a small town in Italy's heel will help change attitudes towards Muslims, organizers say. But many locals are afraid that it will change the character of Lecce - and are asking who's paying for it. READ
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In Italian a blind date is an "appuntamento al buio" (literally a date in the dark). Blind date photo:Shutterstock
Ten phrases to arm you for your Italian date
Just like English, the Italian language has some interesting expressions when it comes to love and dating. We’ve put together a list of ten of phrases – just in time for Valentine’s Day. READ
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The deal followed months of negotiations between the Vatican and Rome. Vatican photo: Shutterstock
Vatican and Italy unite against tax evaders
The Vatican said on Wednesday it had signed an agreement to share financial information with Italy in a bid to stamp out tax evasion within the once-secretive city state. READ
The new-look Egyptian Museum hosts artefacts dating back to 4000 BC. Photo: Egyptian Museum
Turin's Egyptian Museum unveils €50m revamp
Turin's Egyptian Museum on Wednesday unveiled its €50 million revamp, marking the successful end of a five-year project which aims to boost the city’s cultural integration efforts. READ
Word on the street
'I don’t see signs of a turn in the economy'
Figures published by the national statistics agency, Istat, on Monday said Italians were feeling more upbeat about the economy. But those we spoke to begged to differ. READ
April Fools' Day
In our April Fools' we had American pizza makers claim they make the best pizza. Pizza photo: Shutterstock
April Fool! The Local's day in gags
No, you weren’t going crazy when you scrolled through The Local this morning. Today, our network temporarily lost its marbles for April Fools' Day. So, as the clock strikes 12pm, it’s time for The Local to fess up and reveal which of our stories were red herrings. READ
The practice of exorcism is recognized under canon law. Bible photo: Shutterstock
Rome university runs exorcism course
A Rome university will this month run an exorcism course, teaching religious and secular students how to rid people of their demons. READ
The woman's body was found hanging from a tree in Prati, Rome. Photo: Jeffrey Nunes
Woman found hanging from tree in Rome
The body of a woman has been found hanging from a tree in Rome in what is believed to be a suicide. READ
Prosecutors in Taranto say toxic emissions have caused at least 400 deaths. Photo: Alfonso di Vincenzo/AFP
Italy's steel workers risk cancer or hunger
In the impoverished city of Taranto, work that has provoked cancer is preferable to starving. READ
Mela the cat arrived in Sweden on Saturday. Photo: Minna Lind
Swedes rescue Syrian refugee's cat in Sicily
A Syrian refugee will be granted her wish this Easter after staff at a Swedish animal shelter rescued her long lost cat from quarantine in Sicily. READ
England's midfielder Andros Townsend (R) shoots to score a goal during the friendly football match against Italy in Turin. Photo: Gabriel Buoys/AFP
Townsend steals show in Italy-England draw
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend came off the bench to steal the limelight from club-mate Harry Kane with a late leveller in a 1-1 draw against Italy in Turin on Tuesday. READ
Pietro Boselli is a London-based academic and model. Screenshot: Instagram/Pietro Boselli
Is this Italian the world's hottest maths tutor?
An Italian academic at University College London has been dubbed the world’s hottest maths teacher, being picked up by one of the UK's top modelling agencies. READ 2 comments
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April Fool's Day
In Austria we had you fooled that the government had proposed a hike in sales tax for garden gnomes. Photo: Shutterstock
April Fool! The Local's day in gags
No, you weren’t going crazy when you scrolled through The Local this morning. Today, our network temporarily lost its marbles for April Fools' Day. So, as the clock strikes 12pm, it’s time for The Local to fess up and reveal which of our stories were red herrings. READ
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Were you fooled into believing that Switzerland was bringing back the bicycle infantry in the Swiss Army? Photo: Rasbak/Wikimedia Commons
April Fool: The Local's collection of gags
No, you weren’t going crazy when you scrolled through The Local this morning. Today, our network temporarily lost its marbles for April Fools' Day. Now it’s time for The Local to fess up and reveal which of our stories were red herrings. READ
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Germanwings captain's compassion goes viral
A Facebook post describing how a Germanwings pilot personally reassured his passengers of their safety on a flight on Wednesday has received over quarter of a million likes. READ
April Fools' Day
In Denmark we had you fooled that the country was introducing English as an official language. Photo: Claus Fisker/Scanpix
April Fool! The Local's day in gags
No, you weren’t going crazy when you scrolled through The Local this morning. Today, our network temporarily lost its marbles for April Fools' Day. So, as the clock strikes 12pm, it’s time for The Local to fess up and reveal which of our stories were red herrings. READ
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In Spain we had you fooled that Benidorm had banned full English breakfasts.
April Fool! The Local's day in gags
No, you weren’t going crazy when you scrolled through The Local this morning. Today, our network temporarily lost its marbles for April Fools' Day. So, as the clock strikes 12pm, it’s time for The Local to fess up and reveal which of our stories were red herrings. READ
France is home to 300,000 foreign students. Photo: Simone Ramella/Flickr
Studying in France: what you need to know
France is one of the most popular study destinations in the world, with nearly 300,000 foreign students. Relatively low tuition fees and the chance to live in France are certainly appealing, but France’s confusing higher education system can be frustrating to navigate. READ
April Fools' Day
In Norway we had you fooled that reindeer had become 'Norway's new salmon'. Photo: M.prinke/Flickr
April Fool! The Local's day in gags
No, you weren’t going crazy when you scrolled through The Local this morning. Today, our network temporarily lost its marbles for April Fools' Day. So, as the clock strikes 12pm, it’s time for The Local to fess up and reveal which of our stories were red herrings. READ
Dancing protestors oppose the dance permits on the streets of Stockholm in 2012. Photo: Lars Pehrson/SvD/TT
Sweden keeps ban on spontaneous dancing
Spontaneous dancing remains outlawed in Sweden except in venues with special “dance licences” after a majority in parliament voted down a move to free the feet. READ
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