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Bergamo old town. The province topped the latest Quality of lIfe survey

Bergamo Tops the Sole 24 Ore Quality of Life Survey

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Bergamo has secured first place in the latest Sole 24 Ore Quality of Life Survey, marking a remarkable comeback since its struggles during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. This annual study assesses well-being across Italy’s 107 provinces using 90 indicators split into six categories: wealth and consumer spending, business and work, environment and […]

Wreath on the Madonna statue in Rome for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Image: 2019 Getty

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Italy

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on 8 December, is a significant public holiday across Italy. This Catholic feast honours the Virgin Mary’s immaculate conception, meaning her freedom from original sin from the moment of her creation.

New Highway Code in Italy from mid-December. Cred: Flickr

New Highway Code Introduces Tougher Penalties

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new Highway Code aimed at reducing road accidents by introducing stricter penalties for reckless driving behaviours was officially published in Italy’s Official Gazette on Friday.

Marriage rates in Italy continue to decline, ISTAT reports. redit: Photo by Emma Bauso: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-and-woman-kissing-2253870/

Marriage Rates Decline, Same-Sex Unions Rise in Italy

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Marriage rates in Italy dropped by 6.7% in the first eight months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report released Friday by Istat, the national statistics agency. In contrast, same-sex unions increased by 7.3%, with 56.1% of these unions involving male couples.

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“Well-being and Inequalities in Italy” report shows divide remains between north and south

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new study by ISTAT, titled “Well-being and Inequalities in Italy” and released on Monday as part of the BES project on fair and sustainable well-being, reveals that living conditions in northern Italy continue to surpass those in the South.

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Economic Roundup – Italy

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

With the latest data released, the economic roundup shows movement in key statistics.

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.