Summer 2022 promises to be hot, and we're not just talking about the weather. Prices are also heating up, especially when it comes to fuel prices in Italy, as petrol and diesel continue to soar in part thanks to rising inflation.
Inflation and geopolitical tensions have put an end to the grace period of recent years on the mortgage front, and it looks like cheap mortgages in Italy are becoming a think of the past.
Italy's 200 euro cost of living bonus, introduced by the country's Aid Decree (decreto Aiuti), should be in the pockets of Italian residents by July 2022. There has however been some confusion as to who exactly is eligible for these 200 euros, which are aimed at helping to pay household bills.
Italy has announced that it will be introducing a one-off 200 euro payment in the country's latest set of measures to soften the blow of rising living costs. The 200 euro bonus is aimed at certain groups of workers, the unemployed, and pensioners.
How much does Italy depend on Russian gas? And how will Italy replace Russian gas if it stops importing it? What about the consequences for Italian companies, especially construction companies, and for the country's growth? What are the consequences for the pockets of Italian households?
We've all heard of Italy's 1 euro houses which are among the initiatives to repopulate villages in the Italian countryside, but did you know that there are also economic incentives where you can get paid to move to Italy?