Category: Italy

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

Doctors have warned that Covid along with a ‘very rapid’ rise in seasonal flu cases means Italy’s emergency rooms risk being overwhelmed over the holidays. Source link

Rome’s new Line C subway station Colosseo-Fori Imperiali will be operational by February 2025, according to the city council. Source link

A series of strikes against the new government’s proposed budget will affect travel in areas across Italy this week. Here’s what to look out for. Source link

The EU has been hit by a growing scandal that alleges Members of the European Parliament accepted huge cash bribes from figures working on behalf of World Cup host Qatar. Here’s what we know so far. Source link

Anyone planning a trip between Italy and the UK this Christmas or New Year will have to consider a rapidly-increasing amount of strike action – and most of it is not on the Italian side. Here’s what you need to know about holiday travel. Source link

If you come from a country with charity shops or thrift stores on every corner, it can be hard to figure out what to do with your used items in Italy. Here’s where to start. Source link

At least give this Italian word a try. Source link

From winter weather to transport strikes: here are the key events happening in Italy this week that you should know about. Source link

A man killed three women and wounded four other people, including a friend of the Italian prime minister, in a rare mass shooting in Rome on Sunday. Here’s what we know about the incident so far. Source link

With bills expected to soar yet again in Italy, knowing the most cost-effective time of day to use electrical appliances can help you make savings. Source link

Here are some of the most magical Christmas markets taking place in Italy this year. Source link

Despite recent improvements, stark regional differences in healthcare provision persist in Italy – and the problem seems to be here to stay. Source link

Here’s a phrase you’ll need for a truly Italian winter holiday. Source link

Rome’s Christmas tree was at the centre of controversy again this year, as critics attacked the city council’s decision to install solar panels in historic Piazza Venezia. Source link

There are plenty of Italian acronyms new residents need to be familiar with, and this is one of the most important. Here’s what it means and why you’ll need it. Source link

Italy gets a good number of public holidays, but they sometimes fall on a weekend. Here are the dates to plan for next year. Source link

Whether you’re moving to Milan for the first time or are looking for a new neighbourhood to live in, here are the best ‘quartieri’ for foreign nationals. Source link

Planned industrial action by British border force staff is threatening to complicate or even ruin Christmas travel plans for thousands of people going between Italy and the UK over the festive period. Source link

The theory quiz is by far the most daunting part of Italy’s driving test. We take a look at what the questions are about and what you’ll be asked to do on the day of the exam. Source link