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The richest country in the world is not necessarily the happiest

"Wealth doesn't bring you happiness." The Boston Consulting Group's regular Sustainable Economic Development Assessment (SEDA), the ranking that measures the well-being of citizens in 143 countries around the world, seems to confirm the old saying. To realise this, just take a look at the rank
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Why Umbria is the new Tuscany

Tuscany is many people’s dream holiday destination and undoubtedly a great place to buy property in Italy, but Umbria is Italy’s new up-and-coming area.
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10 reasons to live in Italy

You’re thinking of moving to Italy, but you're still not completely sure. This amazing country on the Mediterranean Sea offers so many reasons that will make you fall in love and get you out to the 'Belpaese' as soon as possible.
How can you get English-language television in Italy? / Gtres

How can you watch TV from home while in Italy?

Maybe you’ve just moved to Italy and are missing your country, or maybe you’ve been living here a while now but want to catch up on the news and your favourite TV programmes from home. Well, why don’t you watch the English-language TV channels in your Italian home on your Italian telly?
How expensive is it to live in Italy? Not very...

Cost of living in Italy very cheap compared with the UK

As you might have expected, life in Italy is very cheap. Nevertheless, it is important to spend some time assessing the cost of living before you decide to buy a property in Italy, whether you plan to live there or just want to buy a holiday home.