Life in Italy: news articles in English archives

Italy falls short regarding investment in education

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The OECD’s Education at a Glance 2024 report offers a comprehensive overview of the state of education worldwide. Italy has improved in some areas but there is still a large gender gap post-education, and lack of investment in education, particularly early childhood education.

There is no threat to stability of the government says Tajani (pictured)

Forza Italia says Italy needs citizenship reform

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, leader of Forza Italia (FI), told Rome’s La Repubblica on Wednesday that “Italy has changed” and needs citizenship reform.

Italy behind the EU for bureaucracy digitalisation

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy trails behind many European Union countries in the digitalisation of interactions between public administrations, citizens, and businesses, according to a report released by the artisans association Confartigianato.

Living Cost Comparison

July 20, 2024July 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In a 2024 living cost comparison, Aosta is the most expensive city to live in Italy, while Naples is the cheapest, according to Codacons.

Bagnone, one of the Tuscan mountain towns eligible for the relocation grant. Image: By Davide Papalini - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4668617

Tuscany offers up to €30,000 to move to the mountains

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tuscany is offering grants of up to €30,000 to people to relocate to mountain towns with declining populations.

average income in Italy - image shows careity of working people

Average income in Italy 2022

April 27, 2024April 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

If you’re of working age and looking to move to Italy, you’d be wise to double-check average income in Italy statistics. The declarations for 2023 were released by the economy ministry this week and show an average declared income of €23,650.

Pope Francis delivers the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" blessing for Rome and the world during Easter celebrations on April 20, 2014 at St Peter's square in Vatican

Easter in Italy

March 31, 2024March 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Easter in Italy holds significant cultural and religious importance with Vatican City being a focal point during Holy Week.

Father’s Day in Italy

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Father’s Day in Italy, known as “Festa del Papà,” is a special occasion dedicated to honouring fathers. While it is not as widely celebrated as Mother’s Day in Italy, Father’s Day holds significance for many families across the country.

2023 home search trends - property in Rome's most popular district

2023 home search trends on Immobiliare

December 27, 2023December 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Immobiliare.it, Italy’s leading real estate portal, conducted an analysis of user behaviour on its site and app to present an overview of Italians’ 2023 home search trends.

Graphic showing people queuing in front of clipboard saying Unemployent Benefits. The Citizens Income beenfit is being stopped for may in Italy

End to Citizens Income allowance for many

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The right-wing Italian government is ending benefits for thousands of families and individuals deemed ‘fit to work’. The Citizens Income allowance will only be for families meeting limited criteria.