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From making the most of Italy’s Carnevale season to finding the best upcoming events in Rome, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link
A prolific saboteur who has destroyed over a dozen speed cameras across northern Italy has sparked a nationwide debate, with some hailing him as a hero and others condemning him as a “criminal” risking lives. Source link
As some readers in Italy report their N26 accounts are being suddenly closed down, has the German bank’s status in the country changed? Source link
This word describes a certain type of comfortable lifestyle. Source link
The Italian language may sound like music to the ears of those who don’t speak it – but there’s one Italian word that doesn’t sound so pleasant. Source link
Getting an Italian passport is the last step to becoming a fully fledged Italian citizen – but how soon can you apply for one after gaining citizenship and how does the process work? Source link
Revelations about mafia boss Messina Denaro, a major fraud scheme uncovered, tax breaks for adopting dogs from shelters, and more news from around Italy on Friday. Source link
The EU’s planned border system known as EES, expected to become operational in autumn, could cause queues of 14 hours or more at the British port of Dover, a parliamentary committee has been warned. Source link
Cold and wet weather may put a damper on everyday life in Italy this February, but Milan’s mix of cultural events and local celebrations will help you overcome the winter blues. Source link
From a new anti-piracy platform to carnival celebrations, here’s what people living in Italy can expect next month. Source link
How can you vote as an American living abroad, and should you seek out professional help with your taxes? We explore in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter. Source link
Warm weather arrives for the end of January, parliament approves migrant deal with Albania, Udine bans more racist football fans, and more news from around Italy on Thursday. Source link
As January draws to a close, it’s time to shake off the winter blues and see what Rome has in store for residents and visitors this February. Source link
Italian MPs on Wednesday approved a contested deal under which asylum seekers rescued at sea would be held in two migrant centres in Albania. Source link
If you’ve explored the south of Italy, you’ll know that much of it is littered with Greek ruins thanks to the region’s history as an ancient Greek colony. Source link
Amid a lack of clarity about who has to pay Italy’s increased healthcare fees, citizens’ rights campaigner Clarissa Killwick says British nationals are wrongly being charged despite having permanent residency rights. Source link
The IL-76 that crashed in Belgorod was carrying missiles for the S-300 air defense system, the official Ukrainian information service says, quoting a source in the Ukrainian armed forces. That assertion is at odds with Russian claims that 65 Ukrainian servicemen were on board, ahead of a prisoner exchange –…
The European parliamentary elections in June could see a radical shake-up of the current political landscape, with a coalition of far-right and right-wing parties dominating for the first time, a new report suggests. Source link
Public transport strikes in Italy, EU investigates ITA Airways deal, Italy goes to the Oscars, and more news from around Italy on Wednesday. Source link
The European Commission is due on Thursday to begin “strategic” talks with farmers’ federations, agri-business firms, NGOs and experts on ways to assuage the ire on farms in several countries. Source link
The northern Italian province says it will push ahead with plans to fine dog owners who refuse to pay for DNA profiling in a crackdown on dog poo in the streets. Source link
Bologna has faced heavy criticism – including from the Italian government – after introducing a speed limit of 30km/h, but it’s not the only city to approve these rules. Source link
A new study suggests Italians are drinking less wine than in the past. Is this true – and what could be behind the trend? Source link
Italian football fan banned for life over racism, Italy’s transport minister rails against road safety measures, Italy urged to raise property tax, and more news from around Italy on Tuesday. Source link
From mastering Italian-style tipping etiquette to understanding Venice’s new ticketing system, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link
As far as Italians are concerned, Friday the 13th is nothing to worry about. Another date, however… Source link
People in 12 Italian regions can expect text alerts in the coming weeks, as Italy began testing its ‘IT-Alert’ emergency warning system again from Monday. Source link
Italy’s local public transport staff and air traffic controllers are set to strike on Wednesday, January 23rd, but how much disruption should passengers expect? Source link
