Italy

Thu, 09 May 2024 10:31:30 +0200
'Faceboarding': Italian airport introduces biometric boarding system
Milan's Linate airport this week launched a new technology known as 'Faceboarding' which allows passengers to board without showing their documents by signing up to facial recognition software.

Thu, 09 May 2024 09:21:34 +0200
European elections: The 5 numbers you need to understand the EU
Here are five key figures about the European Union, which elects its new lawmakers from June 6-9:

Thu, 09 May 2024 09:20:46 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Man mano'
Here's a phrase that comes in handy.

Thu, 09 May 2024 08:01:43 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Fire breaks out at Bolzano factory, two million Italians in 'involuntary' part-time work, Vatican to clamp down on apparitions, and more news from Italy on Thursday.

Wed, 08 May 2024 12:28:26 +0200
Can you work in Italy on an elective residency visa?
The elective residency visa is one of the most popular routes to Italian residency, but what exactly are the rules on working in the country once you arrive?

Wed, 08 May 2024 12:06:10 +0200
Moving to Italy: The best books about Italy and where all the native English speakers live
Moving to Italy, a country infamous for its red tape, can seem like a daunting task. Our newsletter is here to answer your questions - this time we're looking at the best books to read on Italy and the parts of the country with the great...

Wed, 08 May 2024 10:48:26 +0200
Are Italy’s workplaces more dangerous than elsewhere in Europe?
Following reports of yet another deadly workplace accident in Italy, does the country really perform worse than its European neighbours when it comes to worker safety?

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:50:39 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Italy to tackle blue crab problem, 19 percent of Italians at risk of poverty, Italy's PM in Libya for talks, and more news from around Italy on Wednesday.

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:01:42 +0200
‘Not easy, but worth it’: The ups and downs of raising bilingual kids in Italy
Foreigners living and raising children in Italy often want them to become native speakers of at least two languages. We asked those who’ve done it to share their tips and experiences.

Tue, 07 May 2024 12:44:16 +0200
Italy's Liguria regional president arrested in corruption probe
The president of Italy's northwest Liguria region and the ex-head of Genoa's port were among 10 arrested on Tuesday in a sweeping anti-corruption investigation which also targeted officials for alleged mafia ties.

Tue, 07 May 2024 10:53:41 +0200
Why is Ascension Day a holiday in most of Europe but not Italy?
Italy is known for being a particularly religious country, so why isn't Ascension Day a public holiday here?

Tue, 07 May 2024 10:29:39 +0200
How will the new app for Europe's EES border system work?
With Europe set to introduce its new Entry/Exit biometric border system (EES) in the autumn there has been much talk about the importance of a new app designed to help avoid delays. But how will it work and when will it be ready? ...

Tue, 07 May 2024 09:55:36 +0200
Italian expression of the day: 'Senza infamia e senza lode'
This phrase packs more punch than it seems.

Tue, 07 May 2024 08:13:01 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Five dead after breathing in poisonous gas in Sicily, almost 100 indicted for Covid-era fraud, Italy braced for storms, and more news from around Italy on Tuesday.

Mon, 06 May 2024 13:35:48 +0200
From Swexit to Frexit: How Europe's far-right parties have ditched plans to leave EU
Far-right parties, set to make soaring gains in the European Parliament elections in June, have one by one abandoned plans to get their countries to leave the European Union.

Mon, 06 May 2024 13:06:34 +0200
Italy's public TV journalists strike for 'freedom' amid censorship complaints
Journalists at Italy's RAI public broadcaster went on strike on Monday, complaining about staffing issues and political influence under Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government.

Mon, 06 May 2024 11:22:45 +0200
'The acceptable extreme': Italy's PM paves way for far right in EU elections
Having fostered pragmatic relations with Brussels, Italy's Giorgia Meloni is for many the "moderate" face of Europe's radical right - and is leading the charge for June elections.

Mon, 06 May 2024 10:24:13 +0200
Can foreign residents in Italy vote in the European elections?
The year 2024 is a bumper one for elections, among them the European elections in June. Italy is of course a member of the EU - so can foreign residents vote in the elections that will almost certainly affect their daily lives?

Mon, 06 May 2024 08:28:41 +0200
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Employment rate in Italy at record high, government to cull wild boars to combat swine fever, and more news from Italy on Monday.

Sun, 05 May 2024 10:23:35 +0200
On the agenda: What's happening in Italy this week
From a nationwide public transport strike to talks over a contested electoral reform, here’s what to expect in Italy this week.

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