From Italy and the World

Four Italian regions were placed under a ‘yellow’ weather alert on Friday, with heavy rains and snowfall expected in parts of the Centre-South. Source link

Italy may have launched a winter Covid vaccination campaign, but even doctors are unaware of it as official information is scarce, writes Silvia Marchetti. Source link

After suffering multiple delays, the European Entry/Exit System – the new EU border system due to become operational in autumn 2024 – is causing headaches for airlines. Source link

Answering phone calls in Italy can be an intimidating task for learners, but you’ll soon become familiar with the most common greetings and phrases. Source link

The European Union has committed to resettling nearly 61,000 refugees in some of its member countries over the next two years. Around 20 percent of world’s refugees have been welcomed by the bloc over the last three years. Source link

Here’s an idiomatic phrase to get you through the winter in Italy. Source link

If you move to Italy, you’re likely to find having your own transport is crucial. But is it worth bringing your car or motorbike from your home country? Source link

From new rules for tourist lets to a reform of the popular ‘superbonus’ scheme, there are significant changes in store for homeowners in Italy next year. Source link

Albania’s government on Wednesday defended a deal to accept thousands of migrants rescued in Italian waters, with a leading minister insisting authorities were not “selling” land to a foreign country. Source link

From tax reforms to trains and tourist attractions, here’s what we can expect in Italy in 2024 Source link

Billionaire Elon Musk is set to take part in a political festival organised by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy this weekend in Rome, a party spokesman confirmed on Wednesday. Source link

Short-term rental platform Airbnb said on Wednesday it has agreed to pay Italy’s tax agency 576 million euros following tax evasion allegations. Source link

It’s best to learn this expression just in case. Source link

Say ‘Santa Lucia’ and many people would think of Scandinavians carrying candles – but Saint Lucy’s day on December 13th is also a big event in parts of her Italian homeland. Source link

Italian archaeologists have uncovered a luxurious Roman home near the Colosseum, boasting an “unparalleled” mosaic featuring shells, marble and precious glass, the culture ministry said on Tuesday. Source link

From Italy’s new transport links to the dishes and ingredients making up an authentic Italian Christmas menu, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link

Commuters in Italy have been warned to expect more disruption from strikes on Friday, December 15th. Source link

Today’s word is a virtue, particularly if you live in Italy. Source link

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came to power on a strongly anti-immigration platform. But what changes has her government actually made for foreigners, and who have they affected? Source link

It would be unfortunate not to know this Italian word. Source link

As Italy’s government clamps down on the rights of same-sex parents and stops registering their children’s births, one expectant couple says moving abroad is their best option. Source link

From an important deadline for second-home owners to free public transport in Rome, here’s what people in Italy can expect this week. Source link

Two trains crashed into each other at low speed in northern Italy late on Sunday, injuring at least 17 people, none seriously, firefighters and the train operator said. Source link

Environmental activists from the group Extinction Rebellion poured dye into Venice’s Grand Canal and several Italian rivers Saturday in protest against the “failure” of ongoing international climate talks to deliver results. Source link

Pompeii – the second most visited tourist site in Italy – continues to yield archaeological discoveries, providing brutal insights into the ancient world. Source link

The EU has drawn up plans to make it easier for non-EU citizens to gain long-term EU residency so they move more easily around the bloc, but citizens’ rights campaigner Clarissa Killwick says Brits who moved to Italy before Brexit are already losing out. Source link

Italy is one of the most popular ski holiday destinations in Europe, but hitting the slopes is getting pricier at most resorts in the 2023-24 season. Source link

Let’s just say you’ll want to know this word. Source link

The UN cultural agency on Wednesday added to its list of intangible global heritage Italian opera singing, an art “transmitted only orally” between maestro and pupil that attracts students globally. Source link

The Feast of St Nicholas and the Krampus are important festive traditions in some European countries, and surprisingly this includes Italy – or parts of it. Source link