Lifestyle in Italy

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.

After some particularly difficult years during the coronavirus pandemic, world tourism got fully back up and running again in 2022 with a summer that allowed many travellers to finally return to discover Italy. But which Italian cities will be most visited in 2023?

The eleventh edition of the Traveller Review Award, released by the well known travel website Booking, has ranked the world's most welcoming tourist destinations. And the results show that it is Italy that is home to the most welcoming city in the world.

The travel website booking.com has compiled a list of places to visit in 2023, focusing on destinations not to be missed by keen travellers this year.

In 2023, the Italian region of Sicily has more plans to boost tourism in its splendid territory, after several successful initiatives in 2022.

Demoskopika has published its most recent Regional Tourism Reputation Index. The ranking of the tourism reputation of the Italian regions is in its sixth edition and awards Trentino-Alto Adige with the top spot as the best holiday destination in Italy in 2023.

Are you fed up with the grey winter weather and need of some vitamin D?

Milan's vocation for avant-garde architecture and the realisation of 'green' projects is constantly evolving. After the iconic Bosco Verticale, Milan's residential block known as the "Vertical Forest", for the new San Siro stadium, Stefano Boeri has presented his project.

The 33rd edition of the Sole 24 Ore quality of life survey, which highlights the best places to live in Italy, certifies Bologna's leadership, followed on the podium by Bolzano and Florence.

Rome is the best city in Europe for travelling during the Christmas holidays. This is according to the results of a survey by EasyJet, published by the British newspaper the Mirror, where British citizens were asked their European destination of choice for the festive season.

Tourists visiting La Spezia until 18th December 2022 can receive a free night at establishments participating in the "La Spezia mille e una notte" (One Thousand and One Nights La Spezia) initiative. Anyone for a free holiday?

Tourism is on the rise again and, with it, the desire for shopping in Italy. The United States, Germany, France and the United Kingdom are among the main international markets for incoming tourism to Italy, with an average daily per capita expenditure of 100 euros.

You're not dreaming, flying taxis are coming to Italy and they've been having a test run before being fully introduced in rome in 2024.

The Emilia-Romagna region in Italy has launched a new initiative for young couples and families who want to change their lives and buy a house in one of its 121 municipalities.

Italy is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. The views and panoramas of Italy are famous across the globe and represent places to visit at least once in a lifetime.

On 1st October 2022, the rules for the use of face masks in Italy were updated, meaning that face coverings are no longer be mandatory on public transport, such as trains or buses, or in indoor places, such as schools. The obligation does still remain in some particular spaces.

Daylight saving time is a convention adopted by most European countries to save energy.

There are an endless amount of famous castles in Italy, with strongholds and fortresses scattered from north to south.

What is the most beautiful island in the world in 2022? According to the well-known American magazine Travel+Leisure it is Ischia in Italy. In the annual ranking of the most beautiful islands in the world 2022, this Italian pearl of the sea takes first place.

The "Coliving - collaborate, share, live" project, known in Italian as "Coliving - collaborare, condividere, abitare", is a living initiative promoted by Trentino Alto Adige to repopulate mountain villages and build new communities. The project was born in 2019 from an idea of the autonomous p

Inflation figures in Italy are not encouraging. According to the latest Istat report, July saw an increase of 0.4 per cent on a monthly basis and 7.9 per cent on an annual basis. But what are the most expensive cities in Italy?

Where is the best weather in Italy? Which cities have the best climate?

The first ever official guide to discovering street art in Italy is here and is called "Street art in Italia. Viaggio fra luoghi e persone" - "Street art in Italy. A journey through places and people".

Lazio in Tour is back for 2022, the region's initiative offering free travel on all Cotral buses and Trenitalia regional trains until 15th September, for a total of 30 days to young people up to 25 years of age.