Italy is 100,000 square miles of impeccable taste, making it the home of the most famous cuisine in the world. From North to South, the country offers a succession of unique and unmistakable flavours that are rooted in the land and its traditions.

Italy is known across the world as a beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage, delicious food, and stunning landscapes. The quality of life in Italy can vary depending on a range of factors, including where in the country you live, your socioeconomic status, and your personal preferences.

Anyone who has seen the typical Italian apartment will be aware that there is often no space for a room dedicated exclusively to dining, or at least not as was the case a few decades ago.

Vèrres, Levico Terme, Varallo, Riccia and Pergola are 5 of the 20 locations chosen as the most beautiful villages in Italy by the well-known competition 'Il borgo dei borghi 2022'.

Many will be familiar with Italy's one euro houses, and you may also have seen them hit British TV screens earlier this year, when a duo of celebrities took on the challenge of buying and renovating 2 of Italy's 1 euro homes in Sicily. But what has become of the property now?

In December 2022, the number of jobseekers in Italy increased (+0.1%, i.e. +2 thousand compared to November) among women, 25-34 year olds and those over 50. The total unemployment rate in Italy is stable at 7.8%, while the youth unemployment rate drops to 22.1% (-0.5 points).

2022 was not a good year on the pollution front in Italian cities. According to Legambiente, which published the report "Mal'Aria di città 2023: cambio di passo cercasi" (Bad Air in Cities 2023: a change of pace wanted), last year 29 cities out of 95 exceeded the daily PM10 limits.

For those who love the rustic atmosphere of the past and want a challenge, idealista is offering a fascinating investment opportunity in Italy.

Italy's 2023 Budget Law has changed the way IMU rates are published and made effective, which until now were considered tacitly confirmed from year to year. With the new rules, this will no longer be the case, which is causing concern in Italian municipalities.

A study by idealista/data on the listings published on idealista, Italy's leading real estate portal, has drawn up a ranking of the municipalities that generated the most leads (email contacts and shares) per listing and those where average monthly rents are highest.