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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.

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.

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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.