With summer holidays possibly still on the cards in Italy in 2020 there is good news for beach lovers, as the 2020 Blue Flags beaches in Italy have been announced. The number of municipalities that have obtained the award this year has increased from 183 last year, to 195.

After the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy housing trends are changing, Italian city residents, such as the Milanese, are shifting their focus to look for larger housing solutions, not necessarily in the city centre, looking with interest at the surrounding areas.

This is one of the best times to change the decor of your house and take advantage of seasonal changes, especially with the arrival of good weather in Italy.

Just 13 km from the centre of Palermo is Mondello Beach in an inlet at the foot of Mount Pellegrino, a place for leisure and the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The impact of the coronavirus on the European real estate markets will be that of falling house prices.

2020 emergency income is a new measure in Italy, part of the country's most recent decree law for the reopening of the country after the coronavirus crisis.

The crisis triggered by the coronavirus health emergency in Italy has put many tenants in difficulties who, in this period of lockdown, find themselves in trouble when it comes to paying the rent. Among the most affected are students away from home.

Among the new features in Italy's reopening decree after the coronavirus health crisis, is the 2020 "bonus vacanze" (holiday bonus), a contribution to relaunch the tourism sector in Italy which has been strongly affected by the COVID-19 emergency.

Venice's canals are one of the world's most beautiful sights, with the contrast between rustic, colourful buildings and the glistening turquoise water that flows past.

Italy is now well into the frequently talked about phase 2 where the population are beginning to "live with" the virus.