Heat in Italy: How to Survive the Italian Midsummer
How to handle the heat in Italy: regional differences, the official warning system, and the best Italian tips for surviving extreme summer temperatures.
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The "Codice Fiscale" – Italy's Key to Bureaucracy
The codice fiscale is Italy's key to everyday life. This article explains why those moving to Italy need it and how to obtain one.
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A Moment to Breathe with Dr. Christoph Glumm: Life Is Strange
A moment to breathe with Dr. Christoph Glumm on Vivere in Italien: the new column invites readers to pause mindfully in their daily lives and recharge their energy.
A Moment to Breathe with Dr. Christoph Glumm: The Freedom to Say NO
A moment to breathe with Dr. Christoph Glumm on Vivere in Italien: The new column invites readers to pause mindfully in their daily lives and recharge their energy.
A Moment to Breathe with Dr. Christoph Glumm: Not Everything Is in My Hands
The third breathing pause with Dr. Christoph Glumm: insights for pausing, cultivating greater awareness in everyday life, and taking a mindful look at oneself.
Starting a Business in Italy: These Legal Structures Every Expat Should Know
Starting a business in Italy: an overview of legal structures, advantages, risks, and what those moving to Italy should keep in mind when pursuing self-employment.
Easter in Italy: Tradition, Emotion, and Lived Community
Easter in Italy: traditions, processions, and Pasquetta. How Italians celebrate the most important holiday of the year.
A Moment to Breathe with Dr. Christoph Glumm: The Power of Inner Space
A new moment of pause with Dr. Christoph Glumm: insights for slowing down, cultivating greater awareness in everyday life, and taking a mindful look inward.
Breathing Room: Our New Column for Moments of Pause
With "Atempause," a new section launches on Vivere in Italien, offering inspiration for body and soul, practical for everyday life and grounded in real experience.
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Working Remotely from Italy on Your Phone? A Look Behind the Instagram Promises
Working from Italy on a smartphone for just a few hours a day? Instagram is full of promises about online business.
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Driver's License in Italy: Training, Costs, and Special Features
Getting a driver's license in Italy: training, written exam, and costs. Why obtaining a license is more affordable than in Germany.
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FIAT: How a Turin Auto Factory Put Italy on Wheels
The history of FIAT: from a storied Turin manufacturing legacy to a modern mobility brand, a piece of Italian identity on four wheels.
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