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Italy’s Eni becomes latest energy giant to report record profits

Italy’s Eni becomes latest energy giant to report record profits

Italian energy group Eni on Thursday followed rivals in posting mega profits for the past year after household bills soared across Europe. Source link

FACT CHECK: Are Venice canals really going dry because of the drought?

FACT CHECK: Are Venice canals really going dry because of the drought?

Venice’s famous canals are suffering from a lack of water, but how unusual is this and does it really have anything to do with the drought hitting northern Italy? Source link

Italy warns growing Russian presence fuelling tensions in Med

Italy warns growing Russian presence fuelling tensions in Med

Italy’s Navy on Thursday warned that a bigger Russian presence in the Mediterranean was increasing tensions and risked a possible “incident”, Italian news agencies reported. Source link

Italian word of the day: 'Ancora'

Italian word of the day: 'Ancora'

Haven’t picked up this Italian word yet? It’s one you’ll need again and again. Source link

Tourists flock to Lake Garda island made accessible by drought

Tourists flock to Lake Garda island made accessible by drought

Visitors have been using a newly resurfaced pathway to go from the edge of Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, to the small island of San Biagio in what is a striking sign of the drought currently hitting the north of the country. Source link

EXPLAINED: How late is it usual to be in Italy really?

EXPLAINED: How late is it usual to be in Italy really?

You’ve probably heard that Italians are habitually late and so you’ll need to adjust your own arrival times accordingly. But is this always true – and how late are we talking? Source link

‘Unexpected flavour’: Starbucks launches olive oil coffee in Italy

‘Unexpected flavour’: Starbucks launches olive oil coffee in Italy

US coffee giant Starbucks launched a new range of coffees laced with olive oil this week in its latest bid to appeal to the Italian market, but the idea has had a mixed reception. Source link

Americans in Italy: Getting a visa and the Italian retirement experience

Americans in Italy: Getting a visa and the Italian retirement experience

From elective residency visas to retiree experiences, our new monthly newsletter Americans in Italy offers advice and support to US nationals who live on the Italian peninsula, have family or property ties here, or are considering making the move to Italy. Source link

The three Italian regions hit hardest by the climate crisis

The three Italian regions hit hardest by the climate crisis

Three Italian regions are among the top 10 most at-risk parts of Europe set to suffer the worst effects of the climate crisis, a new study has revealed. Source link

Italian expression of the day: Sfuggire di mano

Italian expression of the day: Sfuggire di mano

Let’s not let things get out of hand with this Italian expression. Source link

Meloni stresses Italy's support for Ukraine on visit to Kyiv

Meloni stresses Italy's support for Ukraine on visit to Kyiv

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday that Rome “does not intend to waver” in its support for Ukraine as she visited Kyiv days before the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Source link

British campaigner Harry Shindler dies in Italy aged 101

British campaigner Harry Shindler dies in Italy aged 101

Tributes poured in on Wednesday after the death in Italy of World War II veteran Harry Shindler, known for his campaign work on voting rights for British nationals abroad. Source link

Italian word of the day: 'Giallo'

Italian word of the day: 'Giallo'

It’s no mystery what this Italian word means. Source link

EXPLAINED: Why Italy is already braced for another major drought

EXPLAINED: Why Italy is already braced for another major drought

After experiencing its worst drought in seven decades last year, Italy looks on course to experience another water emergency in the coming months. Here’s why. Source link

Italian prime minister arrives in Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine

Italian prime minister arrives in Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday, her spokesman told AFP, where she is expected to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Source link

Italy's building firms warn of bankruptcy risk after superbonus changes

Italy's building firms warn of bankruptcy risk after superbonus changes

Construction companies on Monday raised fears of widespread bankruptcies and job losses after the government unexpectedly curbed Italy’s popular building superbonus scheme. Source link

Italian word of the day: 'Pronto'

Italian word of the day: 'Pronto'

Get ready to learn a little more about this familiar term. Source link

How to apply for an Italian family visa

How to apply for an Italian family visa

Applying for a visa to relocate your family to Italy can be a complex and sometimes lengthy process. Here’s what you need to know. Source link

8 of Italy's best book fairs and literary festivals in 2023

8 of Italy's best book fairs and literary festivals in 2023

Italy has a wealth of cultural and literary events that take place each year; here are some of the best to catch in 2023 and beyond. Source link

EXPLAINED: Do you have to pay duty if you bring furniture from the UK to Italy?

EXPLAINED: Do you have to pay duty if you bring furniture from the UK to Italy?

Brexit has ushered in a host of extra rules and restrictions on imports to Italy from the UK, but what is the rule for people bringing household items? Source link

Reader question: Has Italy's 'superbonus 110' been scrapped?

Reader question: Has Italy's 'superbonus 110' been scrapped?

The Italian government has announced sweeping changes to the country’s popular building superbonus scheme, but does this mean funding is no longer available at all? Here’s what you need to know. Source link

On the agenda: What's happening in Italy this week?

On the agenda: What's happening in Italy this week?

From Milan Fashion Week to a Rome whisky festival, here’s what to expect in Italy this week. Source link

La Bella Vita: Italy's best cheeses and spring walking holiday destinations

La Bella Vita: Italy's best cheeses and spring walking holiday destinations

From sampling the best Italian cheeses to seeing the Italian countryside on foot, new weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link

OPINION: Why do Italians get so angry if you mess with classic recipes?

OPINION: Why do Italians get so angry if you mess with classic recipes?

Italians have a reputation for becoming enraged by unorthodox food adaptations, but why is Italy in particular so touchy about its cuisine? Silvia Marchetti says there’s a good reason for the defensiveness. Source link

Italian word of the day: 'Ragazzi'

Italian word of the day: 'Ragazzi'

Guys, seriously. You have to know this word. Source link

EXPLAINED: How Italy has changed its building superbonus – again

EXPLAINED: How Italy has changed its building superbonus – again

The Italian government on Thursday brought in more changes to the popular ‘superbonus’ scheme. Here’s what this means for property renovations in 2023. Source link

Unlucky Friday 17th – and other Italian superstitions to beware of

Unlucky Friday 17th – and other Italian superstitions to beware of

It’s Friday 17th, which is considered an unlucky date in Italy. But that’s not the only strange Italian superstition you’ll need to be aware of. Source link

Are these Italian cheeses really the best in the world?

Are these Italian cheeses really the best in the world?

The results of an international ranking grated on French cheese fans this week, as Italian cheeses dominated the top 20 and Camembert came 91st. Source link

Cost of living: What are Italy's best price comparison websites?

Cost of living: What are Italy's best price comparison websites?

With inflation pushing up the cost of living, people in Italy are increasingly turning to price comparison sites to help find the best deals on everything from mortgages to branded goods. Here are some of the best ones. Source link

What to expect from Friday's public transport strike in Italy

What to expect from Friday's public transport strike in Italy

Bus, train and other local public transport services across Italy are set to be disrupted by a 24-hour strike on Friday, February 17th. Here’s what passengers need to know. Source link

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