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Category: Life in Italy

Cost of living index

Cost of Living and Quality of Life Indices for Italy 2023

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Cost of Living and Quality of Life Indices for Italy 2023

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.

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Top Italian baby names in 2021

Most popular Italian baby names in 2021

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Most popular Italian baby names in 2021

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.

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Trento tops Italy Quality of Life Survey 2022

Quality of Life Survey – 2022

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Quality of Life Survey – 2022

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

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Expat Insider Report 2022

Italy not the most popular destination with working expats

August 28, 2022August 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy not the most popular destination with working expats

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.

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The Food of Italy: Peas and Rice

The Food of Italy: Venice – Rice and Peas

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on The Food of Italy: Venice – Rice and Peas

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).

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Automatically giving child surname of father not valid in law

Children should have both parents’ surnames court rules

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Children should have both parents’ surnames court rules

In Italy, children are automatically given their father’s surname. The Constitutional Court ruled this act is not valid in law.

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Liberation Day in Italy

Why Italy celebrates Liberation Day

April 23, 2022April 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Why Italy celebrates Liberation Day

Liberation Day, known as Anniversario della Liberazione or Festa della Liberazione, is celebrated on 25th April in Italy. It commemorates the end of fascist rule and the occupation of the country by Nazi Germany.

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5 things to know about Easter in Italy

April 8, 2022April 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 5 things to know about Easter in Italy

Easter in Italy is a blend of solemn religious observance and joyful celebration, rooted in centuries-old traditions. From processions and fireworks to symbolic foods, each region adds its unique touch to the festivities. Here are five facts about Easter in Italy.  

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New didital nomad visa scheme announced in Italy

New Visa Scheme for Digital Nomads Announced

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on New Visa Scheme for Digital Nomads Announced

As more and more workers switched on a permanent basis to working from home during the Covid pandemic, they thought about exactly where to work from. Many choose Italy, but the work visa has proved an issue – until now.

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UK driving licence extension in Italy

Italy extends UK driving licence use to end of 2022

December 26, 2021December 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy extends UK driving licence use to end of 2022

Following Brexit, Italy has yet to announce an agreement regarding driving licences. There’s good news for Britons living in Italy who have yet to exchange their licence for an Italian one. Italy extends the use of the UK driving licence until the end of 2022.

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The Italian populat5ion remains stable only due to immigration. Births in 2025 were almost half the number of deaths.

Italy’s birthrate continues to fall while population remains stable

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northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

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Large Pet Friendly service to start with ITA in summer 2026

Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

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Castello Estense and statue of Savonarola at night - Our quick guide to Ferrara

A quick guide to Ferrara

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A quick guide to Ascoli Piceno

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