The COVID-19 pandemic has not only taken the lives of many Italians, but has affected life in the country in so many ways, having an economic and social impact on Italy as consequences of the virus.

If you're planning to move to Italy, apart from residency paperwork and finding somewhere to live, getting an Italian health insurance card (known as a Tessera Sanitaria) is one of the first and most important pieces of bureaucracy you’ll need to do.

There is good news for those who are renting property in Italy, as rental support measures which were introduced during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are being extended for 2021 and beyond.

New housing needs can arise at any time: perhaps you need more space to work from home or because your family is growing, or maybe you want a property with more outdoor space.

When you think of living in Milan, a small city apartment might spring to mind. However, for those who have the budget, there are also areas of the city that are home to spacious villas.

Valencia, Alicante, Lisbon, Panama City and Singapore. These are the top five best cities in the world for foreigners to live in.

Like many southern European countries, Italy has its own version of the Christmas lottery which is traditionally held every year on 6th January, also known as Epiphany.

While some other countries in the EU seem to be relaxing their rules over the Christmas holidays, the Italian Government has announced it will crack down on travel both to and within Italy. Italy has announced a range of new COVID-19 rules and restrictions for the Christmas period in 2020,

The Italian countryside is full of spectacular properties, and this period mansion has to be among some of the finest. Located in the hills of Florence, an elegant, luxury apartment is for sale within this spectacular property.

Anyone who has ever had to go through any sort of Italian bureaucracy, even for the most basic paperwork, will know that the process isn't exactly something that the 21st century would be proud of.