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Former American citizens based in Europe who renounced their nationality have launched a new lawsuit against the US over the huge fee they were required to pay to handover their passports. Source link
Travellers in Italy face more disruption in the coming weeks, with a series of transport strikes set to affect flights, trains and public transport. Source link
Venice authorities declared three days of mourning on Wednesday after a bus crash killed 21 people including a toddler, sparking debate over the state of Italy’s crumbling infrastructure. Source link
This cosy word describes how you’ll see Italians dressed from now until spring – regardless of the actual temperature. Source link
Half a million residents are poised to flee Campi Flegrei as experts warn earthquakes could herald an eruption – but some fear evacuation more than the magma pool beneath their homes. Source link
In the wake of a tourist coach crash in Venice on Tuesday that left 21 people dead, visitors may be thinking twice about travelling by bus. But how risky is it really? Source link
At least 21 people were killed on Tuesday night and many more injured when a bus running on methane caught fire and plunged off a bridge in Venice. What do we know about the victims, and how did the crash happen? Source link
At least 20 people, including two children, were killed on Tuesday when a bus plunged off a bridge straddling a railway line in Venice, a city hall spokesman told AFP. Source link
What do Italy’s notaries do, exactly? Why are their services so expensive? And is this really a profession that’s only open to an elite few? Reporter Jessica Lionnel finds out more about the ‘world’s oldest’ notariat. Source link
Florence city council on Monday approved a ban on further tourist rentals in the historic centre, but the move faces heavy opposition from local landlords and right-wing political parties. Source link
Now really is the perfect time to learn this seasonal word. Source link
Finding a cinema that will screen a film in its original language can be a challenge in Italy, but it’s far from impossible. Here’s where to look. Source link
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake shook Italy’s volcanic region of Campi Flegrei and the city of Naples on Monday night, the latest in a series of tremors in recent days. Source link
The US looks finally set to push ahead with its promise to cut the fee for renouncing American citizenship from $2,350 down to $450, writes Helen Burggraf. Source link
Many people living between two or more countries are unclear about whether or at which point they face the requirement to pay income tax in Italy. So what exactly are the rules? Source link
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday she was ‘stunned’ after a Sicilian judge ruled her government’s latest decree was not compatible with either Italy’s constitution or European law. Source link
Italy’s health ministry has launched its autumn Covid vaccine booster campaign to coincide with its seasonal flu jabs rollout. Here’s what you need to know. Source link
An Italian-Palestinian student detained without charges by Israel since August was due to be released, his lawyer in Rome said Sunday. Source link
From understanding the language used to talk about autumn in Italy to sampling the best of the season’s produce, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link
A Rome-bound aircraft departed on Saturday from Libya’s capital, restarting flights to Italy after a nearly decade-long suspension due to an EU ban, authorities in Tripoli said. Source link
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair announced it had been forced to cancel flights including on some Italian routes due to the late delivery of new aircraft from manufacturer Boeing. Source link
If you’re visiting Italy in October, you won’t want to miss the many local food fairs held around the country. Here are some of the best ‘sagre’ you can stop by in the coming weeks. Source link
Autumn weather is delayed again in Italy, as many parts of the country can expect an unseasonal rise in temperatures this weekend. Source link
A quarter of a million visitors are expected in Rome this weekend for the first Ryder Cup golf tournament ever to be held in Italy, but will they face transport strikes in the city? Source link
If you’re spending the autumn months in Italy, there are some key words and phrases you’ll want to add to your repertoire. Source link
What are some of the obstacles to obtaining Italian citizenship through ancestry, plus why do some Americans say Italy offers them a better life? We explain in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter. Source link
Don’t ditch this verb before you’ve mastered its many uses. Source link
The Italian cities of Milan, Turin and Cremona are among the worst areas in Europe for air pollution, new data show. Why is the situation so bad – and what’s being done about it? Source link
