Italy extends third doses of Covid vaccine to over-80s and care homes
Italy has begun administering Covid booster shots to the next priority groups based on those who are the most vulnerable, the health ministry has confirmed.
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Italian expression of the day: ‘Ci mancherebbe’
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Five factors that will shape your life in Europe in the 2020s
From the pandemic to political shocks, we've come to expect the unexpected. But what are the big trends that will shape your quality of life and your career in Europe this decade? We take a look with some help from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
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EXPLAINED: Where do you now need to show a Covid green pass in Italy?
The rules around where and when a green pass is required in Italy have shifted in recent days and weeks. Here's a complete list of the current contexts in which you’ll need Italy’s Covid health certificate (or an equivalent).
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Seven insider tips for shopping in Milan
US to lift travel ban for fully vaccinated passengers from Europe
Fully vaccinated travellers from Europe will be able to visit the US from the start of November after the White House announced on Monday it was lifting is travel ban after 18 months.
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Reader question: Can I convert my foreign vaccination certificate into an Italian Covid green pass?
Italy is accepting proof of vaccination against Covid-19 in certain other countries in place of the Italian ‘green pass’ health certificate. But can you now also ‘convert’ any foreign vaccination certificate into the Italian version? Here's what you need to know.
Seven surprising Italian food rules foreigners fall foul of
Yes, Italian food is delicious. But before you dine out with Italians, you'll need to know some rules.
‘What it was like travelling home to the UK from Italy after two years’
Travel is very different due to the pandemic but some things about returning 'home' never change, as writer Richard Hough tells us.
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‘Anyone can do it’: Why passing your Italian driving test isn’t as difficult as it sounds
As Brits living in Italy could be required to sit an Italian driving test if a post-Brexit agreement on reciprocal driving licences isn't reached, one reader told The Local that it's really not as hard as you might think.
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Property: Why we decided to build our new house in Italy out of wood
Italy's landscape is dotted with stone and brick buildings, so the usual response when you tell Italians you're building a house out of wood is, 'Ma perché?'. But it's a surprisingly advantageous and efficient choice, as our project plans revealed.
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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Find out what's going on in Austria on Tuesday, with The Local's short roundup of today's news.
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