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single mothers are most at risk of poverty in Italy

Single mothers struggle in Italy – Save the Children report

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mothers in Italy are ever more alone and penalised, Save The Children said Tuesday. The report added they are the most at risk of poverty.

Baby bonus applications are now open. Image shows the foot and nappy of a newborn baby. Imge credit: RawPixel

Baby bonus for newborn and adopted children

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The INPS has released full instructions for accessing the new baby bonus scheme for newborn and adopted children. From 1 January 2025, families in Italy can apply for a €1,000 bonus for each child born or adopted.

old and young - population aged in Italy again Photograph: Devon Michelle Photography Italian population in decline

Population decline in Italy continues

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s resident population continued its decline last year, dropping by 37,000 to 58,934,000 as of January 1, 2025, according to data released by national statistics agency Istat on Tuesday.

Bank Holidays in taly 2025. Image shows Italian flag flying over Lake Como. Credit: Photo by Tanya Lapko on Unsplash

Bank Holidays in Italy – 2025

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The year started with the first of the bank holidays in Italy of 2025 on 1 January, New Year’s Day. Now, the country is preparing for its second festive break on Monday, 6 January, with the public holiday for the Epiphany.

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Health survey shows worrying trends in Italy

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A recent Istat survey titled “Aspects of Daily Life” highlights concerning health and lifestyle trends in Italy. It reveals that almost half of the adult population is overweight or obese.

Italy’s Population Aged Further in 2023, Istat Reports

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

Italy’s population aged further in 2023, with nearly six people over 64 for every child under six, according to a report by the national statistics agency, Istat.

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.