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Coronavirus, 25 billion bill: approved the “Cura Italia” decree
The chapter of the work includes layoffs, parental leave and babysitting vouchers of 600 euros. Gualtieri guarantees coverage "of all self-employed... Read more...
Coronavirus, Italy lockdown: the new self-certification form
The new form to be filled out has been published on the Ministry of Interior website. If you do not have a printer, you can copy it by hand, photog... Read more...
Why is the Vatican in Rome?
Here is the answer to the much asked question! The Vatican is the smallest state in the world but also one of the most famous. However, many do n... Read more...
Conte: all shops but groceries and pharmacies are closed.
Conte: "In Italy all shops except grocery shops and pharmacies are closed. Transport remains guaranteed. We will see the effects in 14 days" &nb... Read more...
Coronavirus: Wednesday, March 11th update
Coronavirus, more than 2 thousand more sick, 1045 healed. Self-certification even if you walk out. There are 10,590 Covid19 patients o... Read more...
Coronavirus, Italy becomes a “protected area”: movements prohibited if not for proven needs.
Coronavirus, Italy becomes a "protected area": movements prohibited if not for proven needs. PM Conte: "There is no more time, tough measures are n... Read more...
Coronavirus decree FAQ: All there is to know
The measures signed by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Sunday night are already in force but operations are still undefined. The information is no... Read more...
Coronavirus: Italy is “divided” into three parts. What does it really mean?
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte signed the new Prime Minister's Decree with measures to contain the effects of the coronavirus. Until March 8, Italy ... Read more...
Metro B closure at 9pm : second phase on Metro C works
"Metro B will be closed at 9pm from 2 March to 6 August: shuttle bus provided" The Castro Petrorio - Laurentina section, in both direction... Read more...
What’s on in Rome in March 2020
“C’era una volta” The exhibition of Sergio Leone, 30 years after death Feb 17- March 5 Museo dell'Ara Pacis After last year’s success at the ... Read more...
Civita di Bagnoregio: A day trip with Expats living in Rome
Civita di Bagnoregio, is a beautiful medieval town that was on my to-do list for a long time, so when I saw the event I signed up. It’s not easy t... Read more...
Eurostar is going all the way to Rome!
Eurostar is going all the way to Rome! Rail firm bosses are eyeing route expansion to Italy, Spain and Portugal Eurostar bosses are planning t... Read more...
The BEST expat stories of Italy: Our prime picks of memoirs for the Italophile
Have you ever parted company with everything you know in exchange for a life in Italy? If so we ask, what was your motivation? Did you d... Read more...
Rome Hippie Carnival with 300 artists from all over Italy
Sunday, February 16 at the Circolo degli Illuminati the most fanciful carnival in the Capital comes to life, with over 300 artists from all over It... Read more...
Rome’s parking gets more exciting and some end up on Porn Hub!
Some motorists from Prati and Testaccio get a surprise. Here's what lies behind the initiative. Can your car end up on a porn site? Yes, if it i... Read more...
Barberini metro station reopens today!
After an endless series of announcements portrayed and false hopes, and ten months after the closure, Barberini metro station reopens this morning ... Read more...
Netflix: ‘Luna Nera’ takes viewers on an enchanting trip to medieval Italy!
Luna Nera, available a few days ago on Netflix, is the first fantasy genre series, with an almost entirely female technical and artistic cast. This... Read more...
WHAT’S ON IN ROME FEBRUARY 2020
The Carnevale Festival in Tivoli Feb 2-25 Not too far outside Rome is a magical small town which comes to life during the Carnevale season. Mo... Read more...
Free museums in Rome on Sunday 2 February: What to visit and where to go!
On Sunday 2 February, free museums return to Rome and throughout Lazio with the initiative Sunday at the Museum, introduced in July 2014 by the Min... Read more...
Another Public transport strike in Rome on Monday 3 February – CANCELED
Good news! The strike has been canceled and we hope you have a lovely week! Looks like we are expecting a 24-hour transport strike on Monday... Read more...
Netflix takes home in Italy: New headquarters in Rome
The streaming giant opens its Italian offices in Rome, 30 team members from Amsterdam will move to Rome! Netflix lands in Italy. No, we are not ... Read more...
Villa Borghese: Solidarity Run Saturday 29 February
Villa Borghese: The Solidarity Run is a marathon for everyone. On Saturday 29 February 2020, at 3.00 pm, in Piazzale del Pincio in Villa Borgh... Read more...
When work on Metro C exposes Piazza Venezia in 2006
Rome is full of new discoveries, and not all of them are visible! Pictures from 2006 show piazza Venezia exposed! It's over 2 decades the ci... Read more...
TAX BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TRANSFER THE FISCAL RESIDENCE TO ITALY
Italy is often known for their high taxes, and a remarkably complex tax system. For those who are thinking of transferring their tax residence to ... Read more...
Rome Cooking Workshops Black Friday Sale
Rome Cooking Workshops gives you 25% OFF on our best seller cooking classes. We offer three different unique culinary experiences. Maestro Che... Read more...
A Guide to Football in Rome
If you're living in Rome and want to get in on the local sports scene, then getting involved with the local football scene is the way to go. While ... Read more...
How to Save Money in Rome
Rome is one of the most popular cities in the world, welcoming between 7 and 10 million visitors every year. As a result, holidaying in Rome can be... Read more...
Workaway: Great for working and learning languages in Italy
YOU love traveling. Do you want to discover new places across the World? How many foreign languages do you know? Is working with a family, seeing a... Read more...
Living Well in Rome: Exploring Healthy Eating, Green Spaces, and Healthcare
With more than 2,700 acres of green spaces, magnificent architecture, rich culture, and fascinating history, it's no wonder why Rome is a truly e... Read more...
Dating in Rome horror story
After 3 years of living in Rome, I was fairly familiar with the dating scene here when my friends persuaded me to give a popular dating app a t... Read more...
Private 1 to 1 Italian lessons for all levels
Learning a language is also learning a new culture! We offer private 1 to 1 private lessons in Italian in person or online. Our teachers are ... Read more...
Italian tour for Californian Wind Ensemble University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley Wind Ensemble will be touring through Croatia and Italy from 15 to 25 may, providing concerts in Zagreb, Ser... Read more...
The Vatican by train: a new kind of papal visit
Visitors can now combine a tour of the Vatican with a wander around the pope’s summer palace – traveling by the Pontiff’s railway. Things do... Read more...
40 free things to do in Rome
Travelling to Rome on a budget? Never fear – sightseeing in Italy's magnificent capital city doesn't have to cost the earth. Although many museu... Read more...
How to avoid getting scammed in Rome
Rome is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, receiving between seven and ten million tourists a year! It’s easy to see why:... Read more...
Who is eligible for a long term residency permit in the EU?
The 2003 European Directive on the status of non EU nationals states that a long-term residence permit should be awarded after a person has liv... Read more...
Italian citizenship: ways to acquire it!
ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP CAN BE ACQUIRED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS (Law No. 91/1992): 1) CITIZENSHIP AS A RESULT OF ITALIAN PARENTS/ANCESTORS (“iu... Read more...
Fugitive arrested near Rome Colosseum
Alessandro Satta, the 30-year-old Roman fugitive, resident in Phoenix (USA), arrested in recent days by the financiers of the Provincial Command of... Read more...
WHEN WILL THE AQUARIUM OPEN IN ROME – EUR ZONE?
The Rome Aquarium is near completion. The President of Eur Spa has announced that it is pointing to the inauguration by June 2018. For the openi... Read more...
Japanese Restaurant in Rome – It’s not a Tourist Trap!
Usually we suggest not to eat near tourist attractions with their horrible service and tourist prices, and low quality!! But we tried Tora Sush... Read more...
