On the agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
Schools go back and claims reopen for the 'auto bonus' - here's what to expect in Italy this week
Monday
Schools reopen across Italy – Now that Befana has been and gone, Italy’s long Christmas holidays are completely over. And pupils who didn’t go back to school on Saturday, January 7th will be back in class on Monday, January 9th.
It’ll be a while before children can enjoy another break from school, with the next holiday coinciding with Easter celebrations in early April.
Colder weather – After unusually mild weather throughout December and over the Christmas period, temperatures are forecast to drop from the beginning of this week.
READ ALSO: Record-breaking winter temperatures warm Europe
Wintry conditions are expected to descend across the country, with temperatures dropping particularly in the north, but rain and stormy conditions forecast across the centre and south, particularly in Liguria and down the western coast.
Italy's Department for Civil Protection warned of rain and strong winds in 13 regions on Monday.
https://twitter.com/DPCgov/status/1612109156089057290
The plan, drawn up by Mario Draghi's government, sets out how Italy intends to spend around 200 billion euros in EU post-pandemic grants and loans on modernising the national economy and infrastructure.
Meloni has long been calling for the plan to be "revised", though it's not clear exactly what her plans are or whether she will be able to force changes through at this stage.
Tuesday
Return of the ‘auto bonus’ – The Italian government will continue to offer hefty discounts on the price of a new lower-emission car or motorcycle this year, and the claims reopen on Tuesday, January 10th at 10am.
The scheme, which offers up to €4.500 towards a new vehicle, was scheduled to continue in 2023 after it was first introduced in 2022 under former PM Mario Draghi’s tenure.
READ ALSO: The Italian tax ‘bonuses’ you could claim in 2023
Find out more on the government’s ‘Ecobonus’ website here.
Wednesday
Ski industry crisis meeting – The lack of snow in recent weeks has been disastrous for the many lower-altitude ski resorts in Italy's central Apennine regions.
Representatives of the regional governments of Abruzzo, Emilia Romagna and Tuscany will meet with the tourism minister on Wednesday to discuss ways to ease the crisis.
Talks will reportedly focus on financial resources for affected businesses, as well as funds for modernising ski facilities and creating artificial slopes.
Thursday
New workplace safety rules – After a high number of deaths and injuries were recorded in Italian workplaces in 2022, Labour Ministry representatives will meet with trade unions on Thursday, January 12th to start drafting a new decree on occupational safety.
Italy registered over 1,000 occupational fatalities in 2022 and over 650,000 work-related injuries between January and November of last year (up by nearly 30 percent against 2021).
Friday
Beer festival in Florence – The Brewer of the Year festival will return to Florence on Friday, January 13th.
The event, currently in its 14th edition, will take place at the Tuscany Hall theatre and will see over 50 national breweries battle it out over the course of three days to earn the title of best Italian brewer.
Beer lovers can grab their tickets here.
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Monday
Schools reopen across Italy – Now that Befana has been and gone, Italy’s long Christmas holidays are completely over. And pupils who didn’t go back to school on Saturday, January 7th will be back in class on Monday, January 9th.
It’ll be a while before children can enjoy another break from school, with the next holiday coinciding with Easter celebrations in early April.
Colder weather – After unusually mild weather throughout December and over the Christmas period, temperatures are forecast to drop from the beginning of this week.
READ ALSO: Record-breaking winter temperatures warm Europe
Wintry conditions are expected to descend across the country, with temperatures dropping particularly in the north, but rain and stormy conditions forecast across the centre and south, particularly in Liguria and down the western coast.
Italy's Department for Civil Protection warned of rain and strong winds in 13 regions on Monday.
https://twitter.com/DPCgov/status/1612109156089057290
The plan, drawn up by Mario Draghi's government, sets out how Italy intends to spend around 200 billion euros in EU post-pandemic grants and loans on modernising the national economy and infrastructure.
Meloni has long been calling for the plan to be "revised", though it's not clear exactly what her plans are or whether she will be able to force changes through at this stage.
Tuesday
Return of the ‘auto bonus’ – The Italian government will continue to offer hefty discounts on the price of a new lower-emission car or motorcycle this year, and the claims reopen on Tuesday, January 10th at 10am.
The scheme, which offers up to €4.500 towards a new vehicle, was scheduled to continue in 2023 after it was first introduced in 2022 under former PM Mario Draghi’s tenure.
READ ALSO: The Italian tax ‘bonuses’ you could claim in 2023
Find out more on the government’s ‘Ecobonus’ website here.
Wednesday
Ski industry crisis meeting – The lack of snow in recent weeks has been disastrous for the many lower-altitude ski resorts in Italy's central Apennine regions.
Representatives of the regional governments of Abruzzo, Emilia Romagna and Tuscany will meet with the tourism minister on Wednesday to discuss ways to ease the crisis.
Talks will reportedly focus on financial resources for affected businesses, as well as funds for modernising ski facilities and creating artificial slopes.
Thursday
New workplace safety rules – After a high number of deaths and injuries were recorded in Italian workplaces in 2022, Labour Ministry representatives will meet with trade unions on Thursday, January 12th to start drafting a new decree on occupational safety.
Italy registered over 1,000 occupational fatalities in 2022 and over 650,000 work-related injuries between January and November of last year (up by nearly 30 percent against 2021).
Friday
Beer festival in Florence – The Brewer of the Year festival will return to Florence on Friday, January 13th.
The event, currently in its 14th edition, will take place at the Tuscany Hall theatre and will see over 50 national breweries battle it out over the course of three days to earn the title of best Italian brewer.
Beer lovers can grab their tickets here.
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