From Italy and the World

With Venice’s world-famous Carnival set to begin at the end of January, what events can you look forward to this year and what are the key dates? Source link

An American boy in hospital after falling from a window in Rome, an Italian fashion house sanctioned for using sweatshop labour, and more news from around Italy on Thursday. Source link

Italy’s international students say long waits for residency permits mean they can’t travel, get a job, or even open a bank account. Now they’re urging Italian authorities to take action. Source link

Once you’ve got your Italian elective residency visa, the next step is your residency permit. We look at how the process works in detail. Source link

Steer clear of anyone who seems a little too interested in your shoes. Source link

If a waiter tells you service isn’t included, does this mean you should tip? What about the ‘servizio’ charge? And how much is expected? We look at a common source of confusion at Italian restaurants. Source link

Navigating two tax systems as an American living in Italy can be a headache-inducing process. So it is worth shelling out for professional help? Source link

Bologna introduces a 30 km/h speed limit, Mourinho replaced at Roma, mortgage rates fall, and more news from around Italy on Wednesday. Source link

Mortgage interest rates fell in December for the first time after 24 months of increases, Italian banking association ABI said on Tuesday. Source link

Rome residents and students of the city’s universities can benefit from free entry to a range of museums and archeological sites for just five euros per year. Source link

These Italian words are both common greetings, but there are important differences around the context in which they should be used. Source link

As Italy’s political and economic capitals, Rome and Milan both attract large numbers of international residents. But which city costs more to live in? Source link

Moving to Italy can be a daunting task – with so many questions around immigration paperwork, finding somewhere to live and learning the language. Our new monthly newsletter will help you get the answers you need. Sign up now below. Source link

The death of a pizzeria owner, a forecast of snow and storms, Russell Crowe at Sanremo, and more news from around Italy on Tuesday. Source link

There are several big events or changes in the European Union this year that will affect residents lives in different ways. Here’s a rundown. Source link

Venice was set to open its online ‘tourist tax’ payment platform on Tuesday under plans to charge day-trippers an entry fee on key dates in 2024. Source link

The UK has changed its rules on overseas voting, meaning that thousands of Brits living in Europe will be eligible to vote in the next general election – and voter registration opens on Tuesday. Source link

As Italy’s international residents face increasingly long waits to renew their residency permits, is it worth contacting a lawyer and would they be able to speed up the process? Source link

Here’s one for the early birds. Source link

As primary elections start up across the United States, here’s everything Americans in Europe need to know about voting from overseas. Source link

Rome attracts the highest number of English-speaking foreign residents of any Italian city. But how much does it cost to live in the the Italian capital? Source link

From a landmark date for British voters living abroad to EU talks over neo-fascism’s “resurgence” following Rome’s Fascist salutes, here’s what to expect in Italy this week. Source link

An extradition order for a priest accused of crimes against humanity overturned, a death at a ski resort, a wedding accident injures 30 in Tuscany, and more news from around Italy on Monday. Source link

From knowing when panettone season ends to avoiding grammatical blunders, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking and living like an Italian. Source link

A floor in a former Tuscan convent hosting a wedding reception in Italy gave way Saturday, injuring 30 people, authorities said. Source link

Italy’s Junior Culture Minister Vittorio Sgarbi is under investigation for laundering cultural goods over a 17th century painting that police seized from his property on Friday saying it had been stolen. Source link

Italy’s hard right government is scrapping the crime of abuse of office, setting Rome on a collision course with Brussels over a law supporters say is essential to fighting corruption. Source link

With the cost of public health cover on the rise for many foreigners in Italy, more international residents are considering going private to get treatment. What advice do you have for them? Source link

As controversy rages over a proposed ‘doggy bag’ law for Italian restaurants, why is taking leftovers home frowned upon in Italy and are things changing? Source link

With a General Election due the UK in 2024, here’s how British citizens living in Europe can re-register to vote in the UK – even if you have lived outside the UK for more than 15 years. Source link