Category: Italy

The British Embassy in Rome announced on Friday that it had finally signed a long-term agreement with Italy over the long-running issue of exchanging driving licences. Source link

If you browse Italian cinema listings or Netflix, you’ll notice that the titles of English-language films often have unexpected translations. Source link

Love it or hate it, this festive tradition is part of Christmas in Italy. Source link

Warm up with an Italian hot chocolate, the most comforting comfort food of all. Source link

The UK government has warned that people arriving into the country from Europe over Christmas should expect delays and disruption as border guards go on strike. Source link

If you’re looking for an apartment in Italy, lease agreements might not be what you’re used to. Here’s what to know before you sign. Source link

Animal rights groups protested on Wednesday after Italian lawmakers approved a plan to extend hunting to urban areas in a bid to ‘control’ the wild boars roaming cities such as Rome. Source link

With the new year just around the corner, shops in Italy are gearing up for their big winter sales. Here’s when they begin in each region. Source link

When learning this Italian phrase, take the time to make sure you get it right Source link

Italy is expecting a second Christmas marked by unusually mild weather, with temperatures around 8°C above average for this time of year, forecasters said. Source link

From a romantic fireworks display over Venice’s lagoon to wild partying in Naples, there’s a New Year’s celebration for everyone in Italy. Here are our top picks. Source link

The latest list of Italy’s most popular baby names has been published – and as with so many things in this country, there are regional differences. Source link

This word might not mean what you think it does. Source link

From energy and property prices to the changing ‘superbonus’, here’s a look at what people living in Italy can expect next year. Source link

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