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Italy Explained

Why are Italians ranked among the ‘unhappiest in Europe’?
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Why are Italians ranked among the ‘unhappiest in Europe’?

What are the rules on tipping in Italy?
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What are the rules on tipping in Italy?

Ten percent? Twenty? Nothing at all? Here's our guide to paying your bill at restaurants and bars in Italy without getting carbonara on your face.

Did Valentine’s Day really originate in Italy?
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Did Valentine’s Day really originate in Italy?

Five Italian Christmas desserts you should try
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Five Italian Christmas desserts you should try

ITALIAN LANGUAGE

Ten words you need to know for an Italian Christmas

Ten words you need to know for an Italian Christmas
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Guardia di Finanza to Carabinieri – who does what in the Italian police force?

Guardia di Finanza to Carabinieri – who does what in the Italian police force?
BUREAUCRACY

Eight pitfalls people need to avoid to make the dream move to Italy

Eight pitfalls people need to avoid to make the dream move to Italy
LIVING IN ITALY

15 things you’ll probably never get used to about living in Italy

15 things you’ll probably never get used to about living in Italy
How Italy came to be Europe’s coffee capital
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How Italy came to be Europe’s coffee capital

How do Italians eat spaghetti? The Local answers Google’s questions
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How do Italians eat spaghetti? The Local answers Google’s questions

Why is Italy called Italy?
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Why is Italy called Italy?

VISAS

When and how should I renew my Italian residence permit?

When and how should I renew my Italian residence permit?