Luxury property in Italy: where wealthy foreigners are buying in 2026
Luxury property in Italy 2026: where international buyers are investing, what the legal framework entails, and which regions are currently shaping the Italian market.
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Mussomeli in Sicily: How 1-Euro Houses Saved a Village
Mussomeli in Sicily: 550 houses sold for one euro, 919 per cent more tourism, buyers from 18 countries - a Sicilian comeback in numbers.
Strikes in Italy: Legal Framework, Strike Culture and Practice
Strikes in Italy 2026: legal framework, strike culture, the summer pause and what travellers need to know about advance notice and refunds. An overview.
Are There Drugstores in Italy Like dm or Rossmann?
Drugstores in Italy: dm and Rossmann are nowhere to be found. But Acqua & Sapone, Tigotà and Risparmio Casa fill the gap. Our 2026 overview.
From Innsbruck to Capri: Cecilia Barbara Walch Has Been Guiding Visitors Around the Island for 30 Years
From Innsbruck to Capri: Cecilia Barbara Walch has guided visitors around the island since 1994. State-certified, German-speaking, passionate about Campania.
Italian Rice: From Field to Risotto
Italian rice and risotto: why Italy is Europe's largest rice producer and which varieties make all the difference in a perfect risotto.
The Maturità in Italy: School Types, Exams, and Grading
The Maturità in Italy: how the final exam works, which types of school exist, how students are assessed and what families should bear in mind.
WaltherPark in Bolzano: Gold Certificate for South Tyrol's Newest Urban District
WaltherPark in Bolzano: the new city district at the main railway station receives the Gold Certificate for sustainable mobility, a win for South Tyrol.
E-Prescriptions Abroad: Italy's Electronic Prescription Becomes Valid Across the EU
Italy is making electronic prescriptions valid across the EU: how to have an e-prescription dispensed in other EU countries, and what you need.
Lago di Pilato: The "Spectacles Lake" of the Marche Returns After Eight Years
After eight years, Lago di Pilato in the Marche is once again showing its famous spectacles shape: a natural wonder of the high Sibillini Mountains.
Television in Italy: Channels, History, and the Legacy of RAI and Mediaset
Television in Italy: RAI, Mediaset, and the legacy of Berlusconi. A look at the available channels, how the duopoly came to be, and what streaming is changing.
Heat in Italy: How to Survive the Italian High Summer
How to handle the heat in Italy: regional differences, the official warning system, and the best Italian tips for surviving extreme summer temperatures.