Category: Italy

There’s no need to work yourself up trying to learn this word. Source link

The European Union has ambitious plans to expand beyond the current 27 nations but which countries are in line to join and when could the big EU enlargement happen? Source link

Whether it be new ‘nightsleepers’ or eastward expansions, a whole host of new intra-European train routes and schedules are set to be launched in 2024. Here are the details thanks to The Man in Seat 61. Source link

The room where Michelangelo hid from Pope Clement VII in 1530, whose walls are covered with his etchings, is set to open to the public from November 15th. Source link

Italian police and the FBI launched a joint operation on Wednesday against suspected members of the mafia in Sicily and New York, targeting the powerful Gambino crime family and its associates. Source link

This phrase comes in handy every now and then. Source link

Italy’s ‘inbound workers’ tax regime offers significant tax breaks for those who relocate to Italy, though changes proposed by the government could water down the incentives. Source link

Retiring in Italy is a dream for many, but before it becomes a reality there are some bureaucratic hoops you’ll have to jump through. Source link

At which time of day should you start greeting people in Italian with a ‘buonasera’ instead of ‘buongiorno’? There’s often confusion about the timing, but knowing when to switch is more straightforward than it might seem. Source link

Italy’s plan to send migrants to Albania for processing risks violating international law, the UN warned on Tuesday. Source link

The body of an elderly man was found in Tuscany on Tuesday, an official said, the eighth victim in the Italian region from a storm that battered Western Europe last week. Source link

If you drive in Italy you’ll see large yellow ‘Telepass’ signs at motorway gates, but what are the benefits of using this system? Source link

Global wine production has fallen this year to its lowest level since 1961 as vineyards were pummelled by extreme weather events, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said on Tuesday. Source link

While you’re here, take a moment to learn this handy word. Source link

Hunting season is underway in Italy. If you live in the Italian countryside, knowing the law can help you protect your rights and safety. Source link

Italy on Monday announced plans to send migrants to Albania, in a move critics called “a blatant violation of international law”. Source link

Italy on Monday night granted citizenship to a critically ill baby at the centre of a legal battle in Britain over whether she should continue to receive care. Source link

Airbnb said it was “surprised” after Italy’s financial police on Monday seized over 779 million euros from the site over alleged tax evasion. Source link

Harvest season may be coming to an end, but Italy’s ‘sagre’ food fairs are still going strong. You’ll have the opportunity to visit some of the country’s best local harvest festivals if you come to Italy in November. Source link

Michael Whitbread faced a second court hearing on Thursday November 9th after saying he did not consent to be extradited to Italy where he is wanted on manslaughter charges. Source link

Italy marked Armed Forces Day on November 4th, but the date is not a public holiday – although the government has said this will soon change. Source link

It would be a cat-astrophe not to know this word. Source link

From strikes to ‘sagre’ harvest festivals, here’s a look at what’s going on in Italy this week. Source link

Moving to Italy and looking for work at the same time can be daunting, especially if your language skills are not yet up to par. But there are jobs out there for English speakers. Source link

Disruption was expected to affect air travel, public transport and ferries on Monday, November 6th, with strike action around the country. Source link

Which US residents in Italy could face a €2,000 healthcare fee under government proposals and what standard of care can you expect at Italian hospitals? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter. Source link

Italy’s government on Friday approved a plan to directly elect prime ministers under what current premier Meloni hailed as “the mother of all reforms” Source link

Italian police said on Friday they had arrested a Bangladesh citizen suspected of belonging to a Pakistani Al-Qaeda-linked group who was studying military tactics and publishing incendiary videos online. Source link

A British mum said booking a Ryanair flight from Manchester to Pisa for herself and her two children was better value than a day out in the UK. Source link

Here’s an expression you might have to put up with from time to time. Source link