Key points: What to expect from Italy’s nationwide rail strike this …
Nov 22, 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, November 23rd, to 9pm on Sunday, November 24th.
KEY POINTS: How your finances will be affected by Italy's 2025 …
Dec 19, 2024 · Change to Italy’s flat tax for freelancers. First introduced in 2025, Italy’s flat tax scheme (or regime forfettario) is an attractive option for self-employed individuals and small businesses aiming to lower their income tax bills and cut down on red tape. While Italy’s standard income tax (IRPEF) ranges from 23 to 43 percent of your taxable income depending on your earnings, the flat ...
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Q&A: What you need to know about Italy's new driving laws
Nov 21, 2024 · New drivers – Under current laws, new drivers (neopatentati) are banned from driving vehicles with a power-to-weight ratio of over 55 kilowatts per ton and with an engine power exceeding 70 kilowatts for a full year from the date they got their licence.. READ ALSO: What you should expect from Italy’s practical driving test The reform will raise the power-to-weight threshold to 75 kilowatts ...
LISTED: The big changes for travel to and from Italy in 2025
Dec 2, 2024 · After a number of cities, including Padua and Brescia raised their rates last summer, further increases are expected in 2025 as celebrations for the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year are set to result in a tourism boom not just in Rome, but all across the country.. Authorities in Milan and Naples have already announced they will hike the local tourist tax in 2025 in response to an expected surge ...
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Nov 26, 2024 · Rome court confirms 15-year prison sentence for American convicted of killing Italian cop. Rome’s Appeals Court on Monday confirmed a prison term of 15 years and two months for one of two young American men convicted of killing an Italian police officer in the capital while on a teenage summer holiday in 2019, Il Post reported. Gabriel Natale-Hjorth and Finnegal Elder, both from the San ...
13 reasons why 2025 is the year to visit Italy - thelocal.it
Dec 12, 2024 · Decorated boats glide on the Grand Canal as part of yearly Carnival celebrations in Venice. Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP From Jubilee celebrations and major sporting events to international film festivals and summer concerts, Italy promises to …
Everything you need to know to survive the holiday season in Italy
Dec 10, 2024 · Christmas shopping Shopping for gifts is one of the highlights of the festive season for many. After all, light displays and decorations, Christmas market stands, street vendors selling roasted chestnuts (caldarroste), and the occasional busker all make the experience much more special than it may normally be.If you are looking for a one-stop shop for all your Christmas shopping, the best ...
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Nov 5, 2024 · Normal opening hours at any of the above-mentioned museums may be subject to changes on Tuesday as a result of the strike. The Uffizi Gallery said in a statement last week that it could only guarantee the opening of the following two venues on Tuesday: the Gallery of Statues and Painting and the Boboli Gardens.. The statement added that a special evening opening of the Gallery of Statues and ...