Category: Italy

The Italian government issued a directive on Tuesday banning mobile phones in lessons – though didn’t say how it intended to enforce the rule. Source link

Ending a contract with your phone or wifi provider in Italy can be trickier than you might expect. Reporter Silvia Marchetti shares her “nightmare” experience and explains the steps to be aware of. Source link

If you’re spending key dates over Christmas and New Year in Italy, can you expect to find trains and other transport services operating? Here’s what you need to know. Source link

With tourism back in full swing this winter holiday season, which parts of Italy will be welcoming the biggest crowds? Source link

You’ll need to work this word into your vocabulary if you want to follow what’s going on in Italian politics. Source link

Italy’s new government has scrapped plans to allow merchants to refuse card payments on amounts under 60 euros, following pressure from the European Union. Source link

If you’re planning to heat your Italian home using a wood or pellet burning stove or fireplace this winter, there are some regional restrictions to be aware of. Here’s what you need to know: Source link

Italian supermarkets offer a wide range of wines, but not all are as good as you might hope. Here’s how to pick the best affordable bottles. Source link

Pope Francis revealed for the first time in an interview Sunday that he had signed a resignation letter nearly a decade ago should poor health prevent him from carrying out his duties. Source link

Pope Francis is to return to Greece three fragments of Athens’ Parthenon temple, in what the Vatican called Friday a gesture of friendship. Source link

Whether you’re moving to Florence for the first time or are looking for a new place in the city, here are the five best ‘quartieri’ to call home. Source link

If you think Italy’s two most famous Christmas cakes are fairly similar, think again. What’s the difference? Why are people in Italy so divided in the great cake debate? And which one, really, is the best? Source link

Old Italian homes featuring frescoes, loggias or ancient cellars are appealing, but such buildings are often protected by Italy’s cultural heritage authority – meaning lots of red tape for owners. Source link

Here’s why Italian care packages are in a league of their own. Source link

All Italian TV channels will be switched to HD by December 21st. Here’s what that means and how to check if your TV set or decoder is compatible. Source link

Italy was bracing for widespread disruption on Friday amid a general strike expected to hit sectors including transport and healthcare in 11 regions. Source link

When it comes to imaginative Christmas decorations, Italy is second to none. Here are some of our top picks for this year’s most captivating exhibits. Source link

Here’s the Italian phrase you’ll need when things just aren’t working out. Source link

At this time of year, some Italian employees are awaiting their 13th or even 14th salary instalment. How does this work – and who gets it? Source link

From robbery and vehicle theft to cyber fraud and blackmail, where are you most likely to be a victim of crime in Italy? Here are the country’s latest crime figures. Source link

Italian senator and Monza football club owner Silvio Berlusconi on Tuesday promised players a “busload” of prostitutes if they win upcoming Serie A matches, drawing fierce criticism from female MPs. Source link

The European Commission broadly approved Italy’s 2023 draft budget on Wednesday, while criticising the government’s progress on tax reform and raising concerns about its plans for cash payments. Source link

If you’re planning a trip to Italy this December, you may be wondering if there are any health restrictions to be aware of. Here’s a quick look at what you should know. Source link

Your right to paid time off when you’re unwell varies considerably from country to country. From how many days you can take to whether you’ll get your full salary and when you need a doctor’s note, here’s how the rules in Italy compare to elsewhere in Europe. Source link

Here’s one word you’ll want to know for a truly Italian Christmas. Source link

Spending the Christmas holidays in Rome this year? Here are some of the best things the city has to offer. Source link

Whether you’re from inside or outside the EU, whatever your circumstances, here’s what you need to know about getting residency in Italy. Source link

As uncertainty drags on, can UK driving licence holders in Italy expect another eleventh-hour extension to the grace period at the end of the year? Source link

The Italian government is making changes to the popular ‘superbonus 110’ scheme from January 2023. Here’s what this will mean for homeowners now completing – or starting – renovation work. Source link

Struggling with your Italian? We’ll teach you a shortcut. Source link