The Local Italy's community of international residents often find themselves at the heart of the country's most heated debates, from short-term rental crackdowns to the reputational damage of the Trump era.
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Updated: Mon 10 Aug 2026 12:44 CET
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The Local Italy's community of international residents often find themselves at the heart of the country's most heated debates, from short-term rental crackdowns to the reputational damage of the Trump era.
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