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3 must-visit Italian destinations for a relaxing break

Italy is known for its outstanding beauty, something which has recently caught the eye of the British press. The daily newspaper, the Guardian, has highlighted 3 particular Italian destinations in a feature about the most relaxing and peaceful places to visit in Italy.
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Italy’s COVID-19 state of emergency may be extended beyond July

The Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has stated that it is highly possible that the state of emergency triggered by the coronavirus crisis in Italy could be extended beyond the end of the month of July when it was provisionally due to end. The state of emergency in Italy has been implemented i
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Buying a house for 200,000 euros in Italy

If you're thinking of buying property in Italy, it's important to know how much your money can buy in different areas of the country. The Tecnocasa Study Office in Italy has been looking at this question: how many square metres can you buy in Italy with 200,000 euros?
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Milan's new urban “beach” opens for the summer

With Europe on the road to recovery after the coronavirus pandemic in the country, Italy is open for the summer holidays. With the simultaneous arrival of summer, locals and soon tourists will once again flock to the Bel paese to enjoy the summer sun.
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How to decorate a beach house

You've taken the big step of buying a holiday home by the beach in Italy and now it's time to think about the decoration. When you think of a beach house, the word relaxation springs to mind, because this is space is likely where you will spend the most carefree and relaxing days of the ye
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Italian home design trends in 2020

2020 is a year like no other and the coronavirus outbreak in Italy has transformed the way we live, resulting in a change in the way Italians think about their housing and living needs.
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What are Italy's most expensive cities for expats?

The consulting firm Mercer has published the latest edition of its annual cost of living survey for expats living in major cities around the world. Hong Kong remains at the top of the list of the results list, although there are also some changes compared to previous years.
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How to increase natural light in your home

Staying at home is the new going out in Italy nowadays. Just like in many countries across Europe, the period of confinement at home due to the coronavirus pandemic has made us even more aware of the importance of natural light.
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Italy's holiday bonus: how to apply

In an attempt to help both families and the tourism sector after the coronavirus health crisis, the Italian government wants to encourage residents to spend their summer holidays in Italy this year and is doing so with the help of the holiday bonus.
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Italian Places of the Heart 2020

The tenth edition of "I Luoghi del Cuore" (Places of the Heart) launched by the Italian Environmental Fund (FAI) is underway. The organisation supports and promotes conservation and promotion projects in art and nature in Italy.
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Blue Flag beaches in Italy: 2020 sees 12 new additions

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.