From Italy and the World

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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

Italy’s ruling parties on Wednesday scuppered an attempt by the opposition to introduce a minimum wage, which would have brought the country into line with the majority of the EU. Source link

Italy has withdrawn from China’s vast Belt and Road infrastructure plan, more than four years after becoming the only G7 nation to sign up, a government source said on Wednesday. Source link

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From services to Austria or Germany, France or Switzerland, there are a number of direct train routes connecting passengers in Italy with European destinations in 2024. Source link

The European Union is seeking to thrash out an agreement on sweeping rules to regulate artificial intelligence, following months of difficult negotiations in particular on how to monitor generative AI like ChatGPT. But what does Brussels want? Source link

The Italian government has published plans to bring in a new airport ‘boarding tax’ for passengers from 2024 which is set to bump up the cost of tickets by €9 per flight. Source link

The European Commission has revealed how it wants to boost the rights of travellers in the EU who face disruption and cancellations, but airlines are not happy. Source link

Thousands of Italians paid their last respects on Tuesday to Giulia Cecchettin, a university student killed by her ex-boyfriend, in a case that has triggered nationwide grief and rage at violence against women. Source link

From new flights and train routes to the opening of an airport on the Amalfi Coast, travellers can expect plenty of changes in Italy in 2024. Source link

If your Italian residency permit has expired and you face a long wait for a new one, you may have heard contradictory things about whether or not you can travel abroad. We look at what exactly the rules say. Source link

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Companies across Europe are in need of workers but a lack of mobility for workers across the European Union means most do not recruit from abroad. The EU is making moves to remedy the situation. Source link

You’re probably familiar with some of Italy’s regional stereotypes – but how true are they, and do they really affect quality of life? The Local asked Italy’s foreign residents about their experiences. Source link

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From a doctors’ strike to the events that mark the start of the festive season, here’s what people in Italy can expect this week. Source link

From finding the ski resorts Italians prefer to making sure your next trip to Venice goes without a hitch, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link

With applications for non-EU work permits to open on Saturday, Italy has already received over 600,000 pre-applications – four times the quota available. Source link

Italy’s government has announced measures to tackle a culture of ‘machismo and sexism’ following yet another femicide, but recent history shows why it will be hard to change attitudes, writes Silvia Marchetti. Source link

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The new Fiat Topolino minicar is being advertised as a vehicle that “doesn’t need a licence”. Is this true and could it benefit Italy’s international residents who need to retake their test? Source link

The United States – almost uniquely in the world – operates citizen-based taxation, and this can have serious consequences for Americans who live abroad. Tell us how you are affected and what advice you have for fellow Americans in Italy. Source link

The world-famous Italian ski resort of Cervinia reverted to its pre-Fascist name of Le Breuil on Thursday, sparking an outcry from members of the nationalist government. Source link

Italy’s main home renovation incentives will still be in place in 2024 but some key changes are set to affect who can claim them and how. Source link

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Getting Italy’s permesso di soggiorno is never easy, but waiting times of up to ten months are making the process much harder. The Local’s readers tell us how the wait has ruined Christmas travel plans and left them feeling “infuriated”. Source link

Italy’s rail staff were to strike for eight hours on Thursday, November 30th, in a protest over safety after a fatal train crash in Calabria this week. Source link

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