On the agenda: What’s happening in Italy this week
From freezing weather to the start of Carnival celebrations, here's what to expect in Italy this week.
Monday
Colder weather on the way
Temperatures are expected to drop again in the coming days as a cold air front moves in from the north-east.
Below-zero temperatures are predicted for the north in particular, including in the cities of Milan, Turin and Bologna.
READ ALSO: Ten phrases to talk about cold and wet weather like a true Italian
Forecasts say the Alps and some sections of the Apennines could see snowstorms, while southern regions, including the islands, are expected to be hit by heavy rain.
🌦 Nei prossimi giorni si rinforza l'#anticiclone, ma non mancheranno #pioggia e #neve su alcune zone; ecco gli aggiornamenti #meteo ⬇https://t.co/dJGWprhJLw
— 3B Meteo (@3BMeteo) January 30, 2023
Tuesday
New anti-waste app launches
There are various apps on the market tracking food waste and Italy is now set to have its own, as the Sprecometro app developed by the Waste Watcher International Observatory together with the University of Bologna will be launched on Tuesday, January 31st.
The free app aims to help reduce food waste, help develop more sustainable eating habits, and raise awareness of environmental impact.
Wednesday
Instalment plans for energy bills
Energy bills are stretching many household budgets in Italy as elsewhere this winter, but it's possible to pay in instalments..
Energy provider Plenitude, a subsidiary of Italy’s oil giant Eni, offers interest-free payment plans to households and small businesses, and the window to sign up for 2023 opens on Wednesday, February 1st. Find information on Plenitude's website.
Saturday
Carnival celebrations start in Venice and Viareggio
Though Carnival celebrations will peak in the six-day period between Thursday, February 16th (giovedì grasso) and Tuesday, February 21st (martedì grasso), Carnival-related events will officially start on Saturday, February 4th.
Venice's famous Carnival will kick off celebrations with a floating parade along the Grand Canal while in Viareggio, Tuscany, the 2023 Carnival opening ceremony will be followed by a fireworks show.
Sunday
Italy faces France in Rome in Six Nations opener
Italy’s national rugby team will start their journey in the historic Six Nations Championship by facing title holders France in Rome on Sunday, February 5th.
The game will be broadcast on both SkySport Italy and TV8 (channel eight on your TV set).
Those wishing to see the Azzurri in action from up close can get tickets for the Stadio Olimpico matchup here.
Free Museum Sunday
State museums and archaeological sites across Italy will allow free entrance on Sunday, February 5th as part of the monthly Domenica al Museo, known as 'Free Museum Sundays' in English, which is held on every first Sunday of the month. Read more here.
See Also
Monday
Colder weather on the way
Temperatures are expected to drop again in the coming days as a cold air front moves in from the north-east.
Below-zero temperatures are predicted for the north in particular, including in the cities of Milan, Turin and Bologna.
READ ALSO: Ten phrases to talk about cold and wet weather like a true Italian
Forecasts say the Alps and some sections of the Apennines could see snowstorms, while southern regions, including the islands, are expected to be hit by heavy rain.
🌦 Nei prossimi giorni si rinforza l'#anticiclone, ma non mancheranno #pioggia e #neve su alcune zone; ecco gli aggiornamenti #meteo ⬇https://t.co/dJGWprhJLw
— 3B Meteo (@3BMeteo) January 30, 2023
Tuesday
New anti-waste app launches
There are various apps on the market tracking food waste and Italy is now set to have its own, as the Sprecometro app developed by the Waste Watcher International Observatory together with the University of Bologna will be launched on Tuesday, January 31st.
The free app aims to help reduce food waste, help develop more sustainable eating habits, and raise awareness of environmental impact.
Wednesday
Instalment plans for energy bills
Energy bills are stretching many household budgets in Italy as elsewhere this winter, but it's possible to pay in instalments..
Energy provider Plenitude, a subsidiary of Italy’s oil giant Eni, offers interest-free payment plans to households and small businesses, and the window to sign up for 2023 opens on Wednesday, February 1st. Find information on Plenitude's website.
Saturday
Carnival celebrations start in Venice and Viareggio
Though Carnival celebrations will peak in the six-day period between Thursday, February 16th (giovedì grasso) and Tuesday, February 21st (martedì grasso), Carnival-related events will officially start on Saturday, February 4th.
Venice's famous Carnival will kick off celebrations with a floating parade along the Grand Canal while in Viareggio, Tuscany, the 2023 Carnival opening ceremony will be followed by a fireworks show.
Sunday
Italy faces France in Rome in Six Nations opener
Italy’s national rugby team will start their journey in the historic Six Nations Championship by facing title holders France in Rome on Sunday, February 5th.
The game will be broadcast on both SkySport Italy and TV8 (channel eight on your TV set).
Those wishing to see the Azzurri in action from up close can get tickets for the Stadio Olimpico matchup here.
Free Museum Sunday
State museums and archaeological sites across Italy will allow free entrance on Sunday, February 5th as part of the monthly Domenica al Museo, known as 'Free Museum Sundays' in English, which is held on every first Sunday of the month. Read more here.
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