Italy to drop outdoor mask-wearing rule from June 28th
As coronavirus infection rates continue to fall in Italy, health authorities said they will relax the current requirement to wear masks at all times outside from June 28th.
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Italian word of the day: ‘Appunto’
University applications: how to win a place by being unconventional
Applying to universities can be a nerve-wracking experience. In competitive field, what’s the best way to stand out? The Local looks at how making an unconventional application – and using digital media to present your authentic self – could secure your place at a top university or business school.
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Venice may be put on Unesco endangered list if cruise ships not banned
The UN art heritage agency has said it may put Venice on its ‘endangered’ list if the lagoon city does not permanently ban cruise ships from docking there.
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MAP: Which parts of Italy are now Covid-19 ‘white zones’?
As almost all Italian regions are declared low-risk coronavirus 'white' zones from Monday, here's a closer look at what that means for residents and visitors.
British campaigner in Italy Harry Shindler awarded OBE for supporting UK nationals’ rights
A World War II veteran who founded a support group for British nationals in Italy has been awarded an OBE for his services to fellow Brits abroad, the UK government has announced.
EXPLAINED: How has Italy changed its rules on travel from the UK?
As the re-introduction of quarantine and testing have changed plans for those travelling to Italy from the UK, here are the latest rules you need to know and what restrictions remain in place.
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What changes about life in Italy in June 2021?
Italian word of the day: ‘Addosso’
The time has come to use this very expressive Italian word.
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Italian expression of the day: ‘Di solito’
How to try to get a Covid-19 vaccine without a health card in your region of Italy
Italy has promised to offer Covid-19 vaccines to anyone who wants them, but people outside the public healthcare system continue to have difficulty making an appointment. With different regional systems in place, here's what to do if you're struggling to book a shot in your part of the country.
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Reader question: Can I use a foreign vaccination certificate to access Italy’s ‘green pass’?
With Italy now rolling out its health pass, those who get vaccinated here will be able to download a digital health certificate - but what if you were vaccinated in another country?
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How you could claim Italy’s building bonus multiple times for the same property
The Italian government has made funding available for major home renovations, and it turns out you could access the funds more than once - for the same property. Here's what we found.
How to spot good quality gelato in Italy – and how to suss out the fakes
Not all gelato is created equal.
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‘You’d stay here voluntarily’: Inside Austria’s ‘luxury’ Leoben prison
Austria’s Leoben Justice Centre, located in the southeastern state of Styria, consistently ranks as one of the best prisons in the world.
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