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Retiring to Italy on a German pension: a lifelong dream for many Germans, but one that requires careful planning. From payment logistics to health insurance coverage.

German Pension in Italy: How Payments Work Abroad

German pension in Italy: payment, double taxation, flat tax, and health insurance. The essential guide for those moving to Italy and retirees.

07. Juni 2026

Moretti, Menabrea, Peroni, Ichnusa: the full range of Italian beer brands in the refrigerated aisle. Beer in Italy has long been more than a cliché: a cross-section of the country's best-known labels.

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Beer in Italy: Between Wine Tradition and a Passion for Brewing

Beer in Italy: an overview of brands such as Peroni, Moretti, and Ichnusa, the history, the craft beer movement, and drinking culture.

06. Juni 2026

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Fuel Prices in Italy: Fuel Discount Expires on June 6

Italy is extending its fuel discount only through June 6, 2026. After that, gas prices could rise again. Here is what vacationers should know.

05. Juni 2026

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Supermarkets in Italy: Which Chains Exist and Where to Find the Best Deals

28. Mai 2026

In Italy, tipping is generally voluntary, and rounding up the bill is often sufficient rather than following a fixed percentage rule. However, the coperto and servizio charges frequently cause confusion among visitors.

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Tipping in Italy: Why Many Germans Overpay

Tipping in Italy: Is it expected? What do coperto and servizio actually mean, and what do Italians really do?

25. Mai 2026

Drink from the tap or reach for a bottle? In Italy, the answer depends largely on which region one happens to be in.

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Tap Water in Italy: Safe to Drink or Better to Avoid?

Tap water in Italy: drinkable or not? The answer depends on where one happens to be. What vacationers and those moving to Italy should know.

24. Mai 2026

Zona Traffico Limitato: Most drivers are prohibited from entering these zones. What that means in practice and what it costs to ignore the rules is explained in this article.

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ZTL in Italy: What You Need to Know Before Getting Caught Off Guard

ZTL in Italy: what it is, how enforcement works, and why vacationers often don't realize they've driven into a trap until they're back home.

20. Mai 2026

Ferrara blends Renaissance architecture with a vibrant cultural scene along its historic streets and palazzi, currently highlighted by the major Warhol exhibition at the Palazzo dei Diamanti.

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Ferrara: Where the Renaissance Meets Andy Warhol

Ferrara bridges the Renaissance and the modern era: Andy Warhol at the Palazzo dei Diamanti, great art, and cultural highlights.

19. Mai 2026

More and more Italian coastal towns are embracing environmental standards, water quality, and sustainable tourism, with the "Blue Flag" ranking among Europe's most important quality certifications.

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Italy's Beaches 2026: These Coastal Towns Now Carry the "Blue Flag"

Italy's beaches are heading into summer 2026 with record numbers: these regions and seaside resorts have now earned the coveted "Blue Flag" designation.

16. Mai 2026

Lake Garda ranks among Italy's most popular vacation destinations. At the same time, concerns are growing in many communities about rising rents, short-term rentals, and the lack of affordable housing for local residents and seasonal workers.

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More and More Vacation Rentals: Housing Is Becoming Scarce at Lake Garda

Housing shortage at Lake Garda: Italian media report on rising rents, the Airbnb boom, and the challenges facing local residents.

15. Mai 2026

The wide sandy beach of Lignano Sabbiadoro is one of the most well-known seaside resorts on the northern Adriatic, while the region is increasingly contending with coastal erosion and sand loss.

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Sand Loss on the Adriatic: Italian Beach Resorts Sound the Alarm

Italy's Adriatic coast is steadily losing sand. Beach resorts such as Lignano and Jesolo are exploring new projects to find solutions against erosion.

14. Mai 2026

Mountain bike trails along turquoise alpine lakes rank among the most spectacular natural experiences the Aosta Valley has to offer.

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Giro d'Italia in the Aosta Valley: Italy's Smallest Region Is a Cyclist's Paradise

Giro d'Italia in the Aosta Valley: spectacular mountain stages, downhill riding in Pila, and over 1,000 kilometers of bike trails in Italy's Alpine region.

11. Mai 2026