Category: Italy

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

December 8th is an extra-special day in Italy. Here’s everything you need to know about the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Source link

Here’s a useful word for when you just can’t stomach your drink. Source link

Environmental activists hurled paint at the entrance of Milan’s famed La Scala opera house on Wednesday in the latest a series of recent protests to focus attention on climate change. Source link

Ever get the impression that your important emails to Italian authorities just mysteriously vanish? You’re not alone – and a missing PEC can prove expensive and stressful. Source link

Rescuers in Ischia recovered the body of the last missing person – 31-year-old Maria Teresa Arcamone – earlier on Tuesday, thus bringing the landslide’s final death toll to 12. Source link

If you’ve ever considered adopting a rescue cat or dog in Italy, the process may be simpler than you think. Here’s what you need to know about helping out your local shelter. Source link

Venice’s long-discussed plan to charge day-trippers for access to the city was meant to come into effect in January, but, three years after the original proposal, the project has once again fallen into administrative quicksand. Source link

The time has come to learn this potentially auspicious saying. Source link

You may think of yourself as a pizza aficionado, but ordering pizza in Italy can be a more complex process than you might expect. Here are our suggestions for getting it right first time. Source link

Whether you plan on watching the games from the comfort of your home or in the company of other football fans, here’s all you need to know about catching the World Cup matches on Italian TV. Source link

The Italian government is drawing up plans to allocate next year’s batch of work permits under the next ‘decreto flussi’. Here’s what we know so far. Source link

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

It’s well worth making the effort to learn this simple phrase. Source link

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

From public holidays to food festivals, here are the key events happening in Italy this week that you should know about. Source link

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here’s how to do Christmas, Italian style. Source link

There are lots of ways to say ‘lots of’ in Italian, but here’s the one you’ll really need to master. Source link