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Enjoy the Night of the Museums Events with Our Curated List: some events require a paid museum pass, which we have excluded from our list.
We've compiled a list of events for you to enjoy during the Night of the Museums or Notte dei Musei. While some events may require a paid museum pa... Read more...
Starbucks opens in the Heart of Rome, offering both traditional Italian coffee drinks and its signature coffee drinks
Starbucks opened in the historic and political heart of Rome. The store is located in Piazza Montecitorio and has an area of 200 square meters on t... Read more...
Navigating Italian Bureaucracy: A Guide for Expats in Italy
If you're considering a move to Italy, you're not alone. The country's beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and delicious cuisine are just a few of ... Read more...
All you need to know about Italian SPID (Public System for Digital Identity)
What is Italian SPID? SPID (Public System for Digital Identity) is the solution that allows the Italian citizens to access all onlin... Read more...
Festival of Roman Cuisine: a must-attend event for all foodies and lovers of traditional Roman cuisine
Festival della Cucina Romana, or the Festival of Roman Cuisine, is an event loved by the citizens of Rome, which will take place on May 13th and 14... Read more...
Blooming of azaleas in the Spanish Steps: a symbol of the arrival of spring in Rome
Over the years, the blooming of azaleas in Piazza di Spagna (the Spanish Steps) has become a symbol of the arrival of spring in Rome, bringing life... Read more...
All the Exciting Things to Do in Rome and Italy this May
Explore All the Exciting Things to Do in Rome and Italy this May, from the well-known attractions to hidden gems! Welcome, expats living in Rome... Read more...
Exploring the Business Work Visa in Italy: A Gateway to Professional Opportunities
Italy, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving business landscape, attracts professionals from around the world seeking new oppor... Read more...
The Blue Card: A Pathway to Work and Residence in Europe
In an increasingly globalized world, individuals seeking new opportunities and experiences often find themselves exploring options for living and w... Read more...
A Guide to Italian Easter in 2024
The lively celebrations of Easter (or Pasqua, as it is known in Italian) draw nigh as springtime blooms and the warm Italian weather breathes life ... Read more...
Off the Beaten Path: 5 Unique and Fun Things to Do in Rome with Friends
Rome is a city with countless things to see and do, but sometimes the best experiences are the ones that are a little off the beaten path. Here are... Read more...
Exploring Italy on a Budget: Low-Cost Activities for Expats
Italy is known for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and delicious cuisine, but it can also be an expensive country to live in. However, that... Read more...
La Dolce Vita: The Best Cities for Expats in Italy
Moving to Italy is a dream for many expats, but choosing the right city can be a challenge. In this article, we'll explore some of the best cities ... Read more...
Free Vatican Museums Admission: Last Sunday of the Month in Rome
Did you know that every last Sunday of the month Vatican Museums are free?! Are you an expat living in Rome or planning to move to Rome? O... Read more...
Free Museum Admission in Rome: First Sunday of the Month
Free Museum Admission in Rome Every First Sunday of the Month! Rome is a city that's rich in culture and history, and it's no secret that its ... Read more...
Discover the Best Free Places to Study and Work Remotely in Rome
Looking for a free place to study or work remotely in Rome? There are plenty of options to choose from. Here are our top picks: Cinema Trois... Read more...
Rental Scams in Italy: How Expats Can Spot and Avoid Fake Property Listings
Moving to a new city in Italy can be a wonderful experience, but finding a rental property can be challenging, especially for expats. Unfortunately... Read more...
Rome’s Christmas Markets | 2022 Dates, Locations
Christmas markets, called Mercatini di Natale in Italian, tend to be more common in northern European countries. Beginning in the Late Middle ... Read more...
Tipsy Tour of Rome: Sightseeing, Storytelling & Spritz
Italy is a country rooted in tradition. Socialising over a spritz; parking in the middle of the road; enjoying an aperitivo with a view; sporting ... Read more...
5 Things to do in Italy for Christmas Season 2022
You just arrived in Italy but you don’t know what else to do for Christmas after visiting the most famous places and monuments? We have 5 activitie... Read more...
Free bus and metro for Christmas shopping in Rome 2022
Christmas shopping announcement and Ztl active all day even on holidays! Four days of free public transportation and also three free bus lines ev... Read more...
Public transport strike in Rome on Friday November 11th
Rome strike affects buses, metros, trams and some rail services. Rome commuters will face a 4 hour public transport strike on Friday 11 November, ... Read more...
Free museum visits in Rome every first Sunday of the month
Would you like to delight your eyes with incredible artistic masterpieces and increase your cultural knowledge on roman artistic heritage free of c... Read more...
FAQs for Italian citizenship by Marriage (2024)
In this article, we are going to provide you with FAQs about obtaining Italian citizenship through marriage and how to apply both in Italy and abro... Read more...
Making Friends in Italy: best Tips for Expats
Moving to a new country can be an exciting yet challenging experience, especially when it comes to making new friends. In Italy, a country known fo... Read more...
What to do the weekend of 21st and 22nd of May in Rome
Another weekend in Rome with the summer heat upon us! If you go to the beach, it's just outside Rome and you can discover some villages (why not!)... Read more...
Co-Work It Mamma – Roma | A new co-working club for mums
Emmy Yoshida is starting a new co-working club for mums with small children and babies in Rome called Co-workit Mamma Roma. It's for mums who work ... Read more...
New rules for self-employed visa in Italy as a digital nomad
Citizens of Non-European countries smart working in Italy are considered to be digital nomads, carrying out a highly qualified work activity, t... Read more...
Understanding Rome’s Zona Traffico Limitato (ZTL)
Major cities worldwide are limiting transportation in their city centers as measures to reduce urban smog and air pollution. Rome is no exception... Read more...
Navigating the Challenges: Integrating into the LGBTQ+ Community as an Expat in Italy
Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure, but it can also present unique challenges for individuals from the LGBTQ+ community. Italy, known... Read more...
Italy’s Decree Flows 2022: 80.000 work Permits
What is “Decreto Flussi”? The “Decreto Flussi” (immigration flow) is issued every year and provides for the number of foreign citizens who can ent... Read more...
Top 3 exhibitions in Rome in December 2021
It has been raining a lot these last few weeks in Rome and is there anything better than seeking shelter from the rain in one of the many exhibitio... Read more...
Rome at Christmas: Top 5 Things to do in 2021
#1 Visit the Christmas Markets Ice skating in December at the Christmas market in the Auditorium Parco della Musica or eating traditional Italian ... Read more...
Top 3 Exhibitions in Rome in November 2021
Rome’s ancient history and rich cultural heritage make it one of the world’s top art capitals. The sheer amount of museums and galleries can make i... Read more...
Lockdown, stricter green pass regulations and the 3rd dose: New decree coming
With covid cases increasing in Italy, Draghi is considering new restrictions for those not vaccinated. Here is what changes No region at the mo... Read more...
ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP AS A RESULT OF ITALIAN PARENTS/ANCESTORS
Previously, Legal help for Expats published this post on how to acquire Italian citizenship. If you've read it and realized that CITIZENSHIP AS A... Read more...
Free Gym and skating for all ages at foro Italico
Foro Italico opened a gym for the young and the old. And it’s free! “UrbanSport” a project that was inaugurated by the Sport Councilor, Veronica T... Read more...
Italian regions at risk new covid-19 restrictions from 26 July
Some regions are at risk to go back into restrictions, for now all of Italy has been in the low-risk ‘white’ zone – the least restrictive of the co... Read more...
Italian citizenship: ways to acquire it!
ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP CAN BE ACQUIRED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS (Law No. 91/1992): 1) CITIZENSHIP AS A RESULT OF ITALIAN PARENTS/ANCESTORS (“iu... Read more...
How to get vaccinated in Italy without Italian health coverage
Rome, June 9 - An Expat in Rome share here story about getting vaccinated without SSN - Sistema sanitario nazionale in ONLY 2 steps! It is ... Read more...
