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Reader question: How can I find an apartment to rent in Rome?

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Five reasons to go French when choosing a business school

Landslides and earthquakes: Why Ischia - and most of Italy - is at risk

The deadly landslide that struck the island of Ischia was not a one-off and Italy faces widespread problems that leave much of the country at high risk from natural disasters, says Silvia Marchetti.

Why is it taking so long to book a driving test in Italy?

Why towns in Italy’s Salento are offering new residents up to €30,000

Row over illegal construction in Italy after deadly Ischia landslide

The food and drink you need for an Italian Christmas feast

Italian word of the day: ‘Tanto’

Ischia to evacuate 1,000 people over fears of further landslides

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What is a virtual phone number – and should you get one?

Italy’s constitutional court upholds Covid vaccine mandate as fines kick in

The Italian holiday calendar for 2023

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The future of work: How can we prepare our children for the world of 2032?

Should you travel in Italy when there’s a strike on?

Italy’s government to continue sending weapons to Ukraine in 2023

How Italy’s transport strikes will impact travel on Friday

How and when to watch football World Cup matches on Italian TV

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World Cup 2022: How to watch every game, wherever you are

Why do Milan residents get a day off on December 7th?

If you live in Milan, you may get an extra day off work on December 7th. Here's what the city is celebrating and how.

PROPERTY: Should you hire a renovation agency for your Italian home?

What changes in Italy in December 2022

Italian expression of the day: ‘Avere un diavolo per capello’

Italian word of the day: ‘Morboso’

EXPLAINED: How to make a doctor’s appointment in Italy

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The EMBA platform to cultivate new mentor relationships

Seven of Italy’s most enchanting Christmas markets in 2022

Can British people in Italy claim the UK’s winter fuel payment?

Italian PM Meloni refuses to back down on reporter ‘defamation’ trial

Rome and Milan rated two of the world’s ‘worst’ cities to live in for foreigners

EXPLAINED: Why people in Italy might have to carry more cash from now on

Eight pitfalls people need to avoid to make the dream move to Italy

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How to enjoy a British Christmas - the way it should be

The festive season is almost here! After two years spent apart due to the pandemic, life is slowly returning to normal. For many, this will be the first Christmas for years that we'll be able to celebrate properly with family and friends – where we will want to rekindle some of the holiday magic we felt as kids.

Italy declares state of emergency after deadly Ischia landslide