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WHO expects more monkeypox-related deaths in Europe
Italy’s residents can now claim a new ‘psychologist bonus’ (bonus psicologo) intended to help people struggling with the effects of the pandemic to access mental health services.…
Russia denies interfering in Italy’s elections
La Stampa newspaper reported that a diplomat at the Russian embassy met one of Salvini’s aides in late May in Rome, and asked if any of the ministers from Salvini’s League party…
Where, when and how to drink coffee like an Italian
Italians have been consuming coffee since the 16th century, when Venetians started importing the beans from abroad.
But it was in the 20th century that coffee really took off in…
MAP: The best Italian villages to visit this year
A total of 270 villages across Italy have been recognised as being especially tourist-friendly this year by the Italian Touring Club (Touring Club Italiano), one of the country’s…
Ferragosto: Why the long August holidays are untouchable for Italians
Travelling without access to the internet is almost impossible these days. We use our phones for mapping applications, contacting the Airbnb, even scanning the QR code for the…
Italian expression of the day: ‘Non vedo l’ora’
If you were to ask an Italian out on a date, they might respond with today’s expression: non vedo l’ora
But, since this literally translates as “I can’t see the time”, you might…
Uber expands into Italy’s taxi market with new partnership
Travelling without access to the internet is almost impossible these days. We use our phones for mapping applications, contacting the Airbnb, even scanning the QR code for the…
Will Italy drop its Covid isolation rule as the infection rate falls?
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The health ministry is reviewing its quarantine requirements as the country’s Covid-19 health situation improved again this week, according to Italian media…
Driving licences: Are the UK and Italy any closer to reaching an agreement?
The great majority of Brits who live in Italy have an Italian bank account – but many also have accounts in the UK.
UK accounts are often still needed to receive pensions, income…
Italy’s Salvini questioned over Russia ties ahead of election campaign
Letta said “the choice is between us and Meloni”, framing the election as a contest between PD and other centre-left, pro-EU parties, and the Eurosceptic, hard-right alliance…