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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.

Panzanella a Tuuscan saled perfect for hot summer nights

The Food of Italy: Panzanella and Tuscany

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In this series, we delve into the culinary delights of Italy. Tuscany – home to Florence, Siena, Lucca and many more beautiful towns, villages and cities – is where you’ll find this salad. Panzanella, a basic yet filling salad perfect for those hot summer nights.

Expats find it hard to settle in Italy

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

InterNation’s Expat Essentials Index ranks Italy in the bottom five out of 52 countries for ease of settling. Its bureaucracy is singled out for particular criticism.

Milan rally in support of same-sex parents

March 18, 2023March 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan hosted a large rally in support of same-sex couples. The rally was organised after Milan was forced to stop a procedure used to register both members of a same-sex couple as parents of a child.

La Befana – an Epiphany tradition

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to tradition, La Befana is an old woman who delivers presents throughout Italy on the night of January 5. She is often compared to Santa Claus due to her gift-giving.

Cost of Living and Quality of Life Indices for Italy 2023

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Numebo released their 2023 Cost of Living and Quality of Life indices. Italy did not fare well in the Quality of Life index for European cities, but the Cost of Living index was better reading despite rising costs of basic foods.

Most popular Italian baby names in 2021

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ISTAT have provided the list of the most popular Italian baby names in 2021. Whilst there are regional differences, the most popular names remain largely unchanged from previous years.

Quality of Life Survey – 2022

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 24th edition of the ItaliaOggi-La Sapienza Quality of Life ranking sees Trento regain the podium. Last is still Crotone.

Italy not the most popular destination with working expats

August 28, 2022August 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

InterNation’s Expat Insider Report 2022 reveals the best and worst destinations for living and working abroad. Italy ranked 44th out of 52 countries in the report.

The Food of Italy: Venice – Rice and Peas

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new series from ItalyNewsOnline delving into the culinary delights of Italy. We start in Venice with a basic dish, which has become a staple in many Veneto kitchens, risi e bisi (rice and peas/pea risotto).