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Key points: What to expect from Italy’s nationwide rail strike this …
Oct 10, 2024 · Passengers travelling across Italy by train may face delays or cancellations this weekend as staff at state-owned railway operator Ferrovie dello Stato, which includes Trenitalia, Trenord and Trenitalia Tper, and private company Italo plan to strike for 24 hours – from 9pm on Saturday, October 12th, to 9pm on Sunday, October 13th.
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What is Italy’s city tax for tourists and where do you need to pay it?
Feb 27, 2024 · What is the 'tourist tax'? Italy's 'tourist tax', also known as imposta di soggiorno, is a charge imposed by some Italian cities on visitors staying in local accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, vacation rentals, hostels, campsites, etc.).. The idea behind the charge is that visitors use services during their trip that are partly paid for by residents' taxes and the imposta di soggiorno passes on some ...
EXPLAINED: How to pay Italian traffic fines from abroad - The …
Oct 12, 2022 · The following timeframes apply according to Article 202 of Italy’s Highway Code (Codice della Strada):If you pay within five days of receiving the notification, you will get a 30 percent discount for early payment. You will find the exact amount on your ticket.
'We're in a full emergency': Two missing as floods hit northern Italy
Sep 19, 2024 · Authorities in the Emilia Romagna region said they had activated a toll-free number (800 024662) for emergencies.. The Emilia-Romagna region was hit by devastating floods in May 2023. A total of 17 people were killed and more than 10,000 evacuated from their homes after rivers across the region burst their banks.
Key points: Italy's public transport strike to hit travel on Saturday
Oct 1, 2024 · Travellers traversing Italy via mezzi pubblici could face delays or cancellations this Saturday as staff at bus, tram, underground and train operators up and down the country are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, starting in the early hours of Saturday, October 5th.. This includes state-owned railway operator Ferrovie dello Stato, which includes Trenitalia and Trenord, privately owned rail ...
EXPLAINED: Who is entitled to Italian citizenship by descent and …
Feb 27, 2024 · At the moment there's no generational limit, and you don't need to take an Italian language test - though a bill put forward by an Italian senator last year aims to change this.. You do need to be able to prove the line of descent with birth, marriage and death certificates for everyone in the chain. You also need to make sure that the ancestor through whom you're applying didn't give up their ...
English-language jobs in italy - The Local Italy
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Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Aug 22, 2024 · Four emergency responders seriously injured in Rome wildfire. A firefighter and three Civil Protection members were rushed to Rome’s Sant’Eugenio Hospital on Wednesday after they suffered severe burns while battling a blaze that broke out in a field in Torre Spaccata, east of the city, Italian media reported. The flames, which were fanned by strong winds, also engulfed and destroyed a ...