Why do Milan residents get a day off on December 7th?
If you live in Milan, you may get an extra day off work on December 7th. Here’s what the city is celebrating and how. Source link
Category: Italy
Italian expression of the day: 'Vale la pena'
It’s well worth making the effort to learn this simple phrase. Source link
What taxes do you need to pay on a second home in Italy?
Owning a second home in Italy is a dream come true for many – but make sure you stay out of trouble with the Italian taxman. Source link
On the agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
From public holidays to food festivals, here are the key events happening in Italy this week that you should know about. Source link
Kumar Satyam from India designated as International Ambassador for University of Bologna, Italy
Satyam from India appointed as Student Ambassdor for University of Bologna, Italy
Lights out: How Christmas in Italy will be different this year
As the European energy crisis continues, some cities in Italy have chosen to save on electricity by downsizing regular Christmas displays, thus making this year’s festivities a little less flashy. Source link
Can British people in Italy claim the UK’s winter fuel payment?
In the UK, there are various benefits available to help eligible people through the cold winter months – one of which is the winter fuel payment. But can Britons living in Italy really claim this benefit to cover the cost of heating their Italian homes? Source link
Reader question: How can I find an apartment to rent in Rome?
The Eternal City is a popular destination for foreigners wanting to stay for a few months or even years, but finding a place to rent can be complicated. Here’s where to start. Source link
Why is it taking so long to book a driving test in Italy?
People trying to sit their driving tests in many parts of Italy are reporting long delays when booking their theory or practical exam. The Local looks at why this is happening. Source link
Landslides and earthquakes: Why Ischia – and most of Italy – is at risk
The deadly landslide that struck the island of Ischia was not a one-off and Italy faces widespread problems that leave much of the country at high risk from natural disasters, says Silvia Marchetti. Source link
Row over illegal construction in Italy after deadly Ischia landslide
Ischia, the small Italian island devastated by a landslide last weekend, is a victim of geography and weather but also of illegal construction, experts say. Source link
Why towns in Italy’s Salento are offering new residents up to €30,000
As if the sunny south-eastern tip of Italy wasn’t enticing enough, small towns in Salento have now announced big cash incentives for people moving in. So what’s the catch? Source link
The food and drink you need for an Italian Christmas feast
Here’s how to do Christmas, Italian style. Source link
Italian word of the day: 'Tanto'
There are lots of ways to say ‘lots of’ in Italian, but here’s the one you’ll really need to master. Source link
Bologna, Italy has now 4th fastest supercomputer in the world
LEONARDO, the newest EuroHPC pre-exascale supercomputer ranked as the 4th fastest in the world, at the Bologna Technopole in Italy is officially inaugurated by The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) and CINECA. Leonardo is a supercomputer developed by CINECA, a consortium of Italian universities and research institutions,…