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Public sector employees and transport staff across Italy went on strike on Friday, in protests pitting Italy’s low-paid workers against the hard-right government over its 2024 budget. Source link
Many Italian universities offer degree programmes in English across a wide array of disciplines, allowing more students to take advantage of the perks of studying here. Source link
Italy on Thursday banned the production and sale of cultivated meat, citing a need to safeguard traditional produce, even if its sale is not yet allowed in the European Union. Source link
For Americans seeking a taste of home or for anyone craving turkey and pumpkin pie, there are a number of restaurants across Italy hosting Thanksgiving dinner in 2023. Source link
The regulator said it was investigating airlines over steep price increases for domestic flights to and from Italy’s island regions, after the Italian government shelved a plan to limit fares. Source link
For many Americans, the fourth Thursday in November – aka Thanksgiving – is the most important holiday in their cultural calendar. Source link
From festive wooden chalets in Alpine towns to German-themed fairs on Tuscan hilltops, Christmas markets are starting to spring up across Italy. Source link
The European Commission has proposed a shared ‘EU talent pool’ as part of a package of new measures to make it easier for skilled workers to come to the EU to work. Source link
If you thought being bitten by mosquitos in November was bad enough, experts have warned that Italy’s mosquito season could last until the end of the year due to unusually warm temperatures. Source link
This could be a lucky Italian phrase – depending on how fortunate you are to begin with. Source link
The Italian regulator has fined multiple energy companies for their use of “aggressive commercial practices” resulting in higher bills for consumers during winter 2022, it said on Wednesday. Source link
New rail routes are planned to take visitors from Italy’s major cities to smaller destinations under a scheme aimed at making tourism in the country more sustainable. Source link
Italy’s state rail company is to open the first route in its ‘tourist trains’ initiative from next month, connecting Rome to the famous ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Source link
Unions insisted a 24-hour nationwide strike on Friday, November 17th, would go ahead as planned after Italy’s strike watchdog said it should be rescheduled and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini threatened to stop it. Source link
With a potential amendment to Italy’s ‘superbonus’ in the news, what could this mean for homeowners – and is the government planning to solve other problems with the scheme? Source link
Thank heavens there’s a word for Italy’s sunny November weather. Source link
Italian road rules require a switch to winter tires by mid-November. We take a look at how the requirements (and penalties) apply for the cold season. Source link
If you intend to stay in Italy for the long term, you’ll need to become familiar with this particularly Italian requirement. Source link
From vehicle theft and home burglary to cyber fraud and blackmail, Italy’s latest figures reveal where in the country you are most likely to be a victim of crime. Source link
After a lion escaped from a circus near Rome over the weekend and made international headlines, many people were surprised to learn that wild animals are kept for entertainment in Italy. Source link
Here’s a saying that anyone should know. Source link
The Italian government will host next year’s Group of Seven summit in June in the southern region of Puglia at a resort known for staging celebrity weddings. Source link
From an important deadline for motorists to a nationwide general strike, here’s what to expect in Italy this week. Source link
Over 300 alleged members of the ‘Ndrangheta – Italy’s most powerful organised crime group – and their white-collar collaborators face sentencing this week following a major trial lasting almost three years. Source link
The lion that escaped from a circus near Rome posed no threat to the public, his handler insisted, as campaigners called for Italy to ban wild animals in entertainment. Source link
A lion prowled the streets of an Italian seaside town for several hours Saturday after escaping from a local circus, before being sedated and captured. Source link
From using the right Italian greetings at the right time to making the most of cultural events this month, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link
The number of depopulated Italian towns selling off abandoned homes for the symbolic price of one euro has continued to grow in 2023. Source link
Don’t you leave before you’ve learnt this one. Source link
