Category: Italy

From freezing temperatures to World Pizza Day – here’s what to expect in Italy this week. Source link

Using gentle, circular motions, an art restorer gently cleans the painting of a half-nude woman that was censored more than 300 years ago by a prudish descendant of Michelangelo. Source link

The return of Gucci to the menswear catwalk calendar, robust sales of Italian fashion and a farewell to the pandemic-imposed trend of virtual shows — it’s all systems go for men’s fashion week in Milan which opened Friday. Source link

Italy’s one euro homes captivated international audiences – but as renovation costs soar, would-be buyers are increasingly turning to other options, reports Silvia Marchetti. Source link

The first transport strike of the year in Italy has been cancelled after an agreement was reached between unions and Rome’s public transport operator. Source link

Brazil’s former president may soon face legal charges after last week’s attempted coup. Here’s why he’s considering becoming an Italian citizen to escape extradition from the US. Source link

Foreign visitors may think a fee of just two euros to see Rome’s famous Pantheon is more than fair, but the suggestion of charging for entry at all has sparked anger in Italy. Silvia Marchetti explains what the controversy is about. Source link

You can probably take a good guess as to what this word means… Source link

Unlucky for some, but not for Italians. Here’s why today’s date isn’t a cause for concern in Italy – but Friday the 17th is. Source link

Italian government ministers and wine producers have reacted furiously to a plan by Ireland to put stark health warnings on bottles of wine, calling it a “direct attack on Italy” as a major wine exporter. Source link

Whether you’re moving to Milan or just visiting, getting to grips with the city’s public transport system will be one of your first priorities. Here’s what you need to know. Source link

Strikes are back on in Italy as unions have called dozens of local demonstrations for the coming weeks. Here’s what you need to know. Source link

In Italian, there are some things you can unsay. Source link

There has been a significant decline in support for leaving the European Union within its member states following the United Kingdom’s Brexit vote, according to a new survey by the European Social Survey. Source link

Travel is picking up again across the globe, and Italy is no exception. Here are just some of the new air and rail travel routes opening up this year. Source link

Rome’s commuters face the first public transport strike of the year on Monday, January 16th. Here’s a look at what will – and won’t – be affected. Source link

The cost of living crisis continues into 2023, but there are reasons to be optimistic about life in Italy in the coming 12 months. Source link

A Finnish family who moved to Sicily wrote an open letter to a local newspaper explaining why they left the island for Spain after just two months due to the standard of the schools. Source link

See if you can hold your own with this Italian phrase. Source link

“The average American family spends 10 to 20 thousand dollars on a trip to Italy… so they can also pay 20 euros for a museum ticket,” said Italy’s culture minister. Source link

How do you cancel your residency permit when leaving Italy – and do you even need to do so at all? The Local looks into the rules. Source link

Sports entertainment streaming service DAZN told Italy’s government on Tuesday it would issue partial refunds to viewers after a string of recent service interruptions enraged Italian football fans. Source link

Moving to Italy from the UK is not as easy as it used to be before Brexit but we want to hear from those who have done it. Please take a moment to fill in this questionnaire and share your experiences with our readers. Source link

The Vatican announced on Tuesday that it was opening a new inquiry into the 1983 disappearance of teenager Emanuela Orlandi, a case which has sparked countless theories and hit Netflix series Vatican Girl. Source link

Here’s why Italians talk about ‘cooked and raw’ things all the time. Source link

Rome is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, but living there isn’t without its challenges. Here are six apps that will improve your life as a resident. Source link

Napoli condemned “so-called supporters” who caused chaos on Italy’s major A1 motorway at the weekend by fighting with fans from rival club Roma. Source link

Renouncing American citizenship could become less costly, after the US department of state announced that it intends to reduce the citizenship renunciation fee from the current eye-watering $2,350. Source link

Whether you’re a tourist or a resident in Rome, getting to grips with the city’s public transport system will be one of your first priorities. Here’s what you need to know. Source link

Rome prosecutors on Monday opened an investigation into a spike in gas prices as Italy’s transport minister suggested speculation and “furbizia” was to blame. Source link