living in italy

Buying a home in Italy has never been just about bricks and mortar. For some, it’s the dream of a countryside villa surrounded by vineyards. For others, it’s an apartment …

Over the past decade, the relationship between electronic payments and tax evasion has become one of the most debated issues in economic policy. The underlying principle is straightforward: every transaction …

For decades, planning air travel with a large dog created a stressful dilemma for pet owners worldwide. Airlines allowed small pets under 8 to 10 kg in passenger cabins inside …

For many expats, navigating the Italian pension system feels like solving a complex puzzle. In 2026, reaching retirement before the standard age of 67 remains possible. Italy’s social security landscape …

In recent years, the taxation of VAT-registered self-employed workers has become one of the main topics in Italy’s economic debate. Professionals, craftsmen, shop owners and freelancers often complain about a …

Many Italian public agencies host recruitment drives every year. However, this new hiring call from the National Institute for Social Security (INPS) stands out. INPS is offering 1,695 full-time, permanent …

Over the past several years, crime, urban violence, terrorism and public security have once again become central topics across Europe. Beyond the individual incidents that regularly dominate newspaper headlines, millions …

A stone farmhouse in Tuscany. A seaside apartment in Puglia. A renovated home overlooking Lake Como. For many people abroad, buying a home in Italy has always been more than …

You fill your tank at a gas station. A few hundred meters later, your car stutters and dies. A warning light glows on your dashboard. You tow the car to …

The era of unregulated micro-mobility in Italian cities is officially over. Starting today, July 16, 2026, third-party liability insurance is a strict legal requirement for all electric scooters (monopattini) operating …