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Italy is making its electronic prescriptions valid across the EU: here is how to fill an e-prescription seamlessly in other EU countries going forward, and what is needed to do so.
Italy monitors 5,535 bathing sites, and nearly 90 percent of them boast excellent water quality. Here is a look at what the EU classifications mean, where the water is cleanest, and how to recognize a swimming ban on site.
What does a kilowatt-hour actually cost in Italy? Current ARERA figures, the PUN explained simply, and how switching providers works through the official comparison portal.
Anyone moving to Italy juggles bureaucracy in two countries. This checklist covers every step of the process, from deregistering in Germany to establishing residenza, complete with concrete deadlines and practical tips for 2026.
Punta Molentis in Sardinia is banning beach umbrellas for visitors between the ages of 10 and 65 and charging a ten-euro entry fee. Here is what is behind the new beach rules.
After eight years, Lago di Pilato in the Marche region is once again displaying its famous eyeglass shape. A true natural wonder of the high Sibillini Mountains.
For the first time, a great white shark off Sicily has been captured on underwater video in the Mediterranean. Here is what this means and how dangerous the shark actually is to humans.
Hidden waterfalls at Lake Garda: turquoise natural pools, serene gorges, and refreshing insider spots in Garda Trentino, perfect for hot summer days.
Cheese in Italy: more than 400 varieties, 50 DOP specialties, and striking regional differences. An overview from Parmigiano to Mozzarella di Bufala.
Television in Italy: RAI, Mediaset, and the legacy of Berlusconi. A look at the available channels, how the duopoly came to be, and what streaming is changing.
Dr. Christoph Glumm regularly invites readers of Vivere in Italien to take a moment for an "Atempause", a brief pause to rest, recharge, and move forward with renewed energy.
How to handle the heat in Italy: regional differences, the official warning system, and the best Italian tips for surviving extreme summer temperatures.
