10 things not to do in Italy
When you go abroad, you tend to notice many small details that – from your point of view – may seem strange or incomprehensible.
The best places to retire in Italy in 2024
Is Italy a good place to retire? Italy is often referred to as one of the best countries in the world to retire to for various reasons.
Quality of life ranking 2023: Udine takes first place with Bologna and Trento also on the podium
For the first time in 34 years, the Sole 24 Ore's annual survey on the quality of life, based on 90 parameters not only economic, assigns the province of Udine the first place in the ranking, followed on the podium by Bologna and Trento.
Italy is among the countries with the highest number of NEETs in Europe
In 2022, more than one in ten young people (11.7 per cent) in the EU aged 15-29 were neither employed nor educated or trained (NEET), which represents a decrease of 1.4 percentage points compared to 2021.
Italy quality of life vs. the rest of Europe
Italy is known across the world as a beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage, delicious food, and stunning landscapes. The quality of life in Italy can vary depending on a range of factors, including where in the country you live, your socioeconomic status, and your personal preferences.
Italy unemployment rate: unemployment steady at 7.8% at the end of 2022
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).
The most polluted cities in Italy according to Legambiente
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.
Italy quality of life ranking 2022/2023
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.
Who will receive Italy's 200 euro bonus in August?
Italy's 200 euro bonus introduced to fight the cost of living crisis in the country has already been paid out for some categories.
How a Russian gas freeze would affect Italy's GDP
A freeze in Russian gas supplies is something that isn't beyond the realm of possibility and would have knock on effects on Europe's economy.