From Italy and the World

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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Several airlines have announced new routes in and out of Italy in 2024, with the political and economic capitals of Rome and Milan among the cities seeing the biggest increases. Source link

As Italy prepares to host the Olympics for the first time since 2006, there are growing concerns that venues and infrastructure won’t ready in time and more events may need to move north of the Alps. Source link

If you’re travelling between Italy and the UK and planning on taking some festive goodies with you, there are some rules to remember about what you can’t pack since Brexit came into force. Source link

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Italy once again ranks among Europe’s worst for English proficiency overall, but things vary considerably around the country. Source link

If you want your Christmas gifts from Italy to arrive before the holiday, when should you aim to post them by? Source link

Italy’s cabinet on Monday adopted a decree on renewables and energy security, which ministers said would cut red tape and unlock investments of 27.4 billion euros. Source link

The year is almost over but Italy’s transport strikes are not, as there are still several dates on the calendar for travellers to be aware of. Source link

A university student’s killing by her ex-boyfriend has led to mass protests in Italy and sparked a national debate over the country’s problem with gender violence. But what’s being done to change things? Source link

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From a tax deadline to free museum tickets, here’s what people in Italy can expect this week. Source link

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Italy was shocked by the recent murder of 22-year-old student, Giulia Cecchettin, allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. On Saturday, some 50,000 people took to the street in Rome to demonstrate against violence against women. Source link

Representatives of 20 European cities are demanding help to enforce congestion charges and low emission zone rules on foreign drivers. Source link

After months of discussion, EU governments have reached a common position on new rules regarding the EU’s long-term residence status for non-EU nationals living in Europe. Source link

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly resort, one with testing slopes or a place with options for non-skiers, Italy has no shortage of alternatives when it comes to holiday destinations. Source link

Ever been caught up in interminable red tape? Of course Italian has a word for that. Source link

Venice announced on Thursday that it would introduce a fee on 29 days next year for day-trippers to visit the city’s overcrowded centre as it seeks to tackle ‘overtourism’ on peak travel dates. Source link

From public holidays and Christmas displays to an important deadline for second-home owners, here’s what to expect this month in Italy. Source link

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Italy’s school schedules are very different to those in many other countries – and this puts working parents at a disadvantage, writes Silvia Marchetti. Source link

Airline passengers in Italy may face disruption on Friday, November 24th, as a nationwide baggage handling staff walkout has already caused ITA Airways to cancel 42 flights. Source link

City versus countryside, north versus south, coastal versus inland – in country as diverse as Italy, how do you choose the right area for you? The Local’s readers share their advice. Source link

Italian schools are “to address the issue of sexism, machismo and psychological and physical violence against women,” Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara said on Wednesday, as part of a new push to prevent femicide. Source link

Woe betide anyone who doesn’t know this troublesome term. Source link

Italians rate themselves 9 out 10 as drivers on average, according to new statistics which also showed which road rules are broken most often. Source link

How can you create an authentic Thanksgiving dinner in Italy, plus where in the country are one-euro homes still being sold? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter. Source link

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