Message from Kassim Ramji, HM Consul General Milan and Director of Department for Business and Trade, Italy

Message from Kassim Ramji, HM Consul General Milan and Director of Department for Business and Trade, Italy

Dear Easy Milano readers, It is my great pleasure to introduce myself as His Majesty’s Consul General and Country Trade Director in Milan, taking over the baton from the excellent Catriona Graham, who...

Discovering Happiness: Practical Steps to a More Positive Mindset

Discovering Happiness: Practical Steps to a More Positive Mindset

When we think of the word “happy,” many things might come to mind: a fond childhood memory, a favorite food, a dear friend. Whatever it is, most people can remember a moment in time when they felt tru...

Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes

Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes

In 1620, a boat filled with more than 100 Pilgrims set sailed away from England across the Atlantic in search for a new land. They landed on present day Massachusetts and began a new life. The Pilgrim...

What to Say in a Meeting in English

What to Say in a Meeting in English

Everyone spends a lot of time in meetings at work: you can’t avoid them! Taking part in a meeting in English can be quite stressful, too: you not only have to think about what you’re saying but also h...

Jennifer Clark, Best-Selling Author

Jennifer Clark, Best-Selling Author

People About Town: Interview with Jennifer Clark, Best-Selling Author Jennifer Clark is an American journalist and author, celebrated for her in-depth exploration of Italian history and culture. With ...

Welcome to Maria Sheehy, Consul General to Ireland in Milan

Welcome to Maria Sheehy, Consul General to Ireland in Milan

A cháirde, Amici, Friends, I am delighted to have been asked to serve as Ireland’s first Consul General in Milan and, together with my colleague Deputy Consul General Frank Bradley, am honoured to rep...

Opening of Consulate General of Ireland in Milan

Opening of Consulate General of Ireland in Milan

Ireland’s first Consulate General in Milan has opened, marking a significant deepening of Ireland’s engagement with Italy. The opening comes as part of the Global Ireland initiative to expand Ireland’...

Milan’s Rise as a Fintech Hub

Milan’s Rise as a Fintech Hub

Milan, Italy’s financial hub and a city that has long stood at the crossroads of commerce and culture, is fast becoming one of Europe’s leading destinations for fintech innovation. This transformation...

Welcome to Kassim Ramji, HM Consul General Milan and Director of Department for Business and Trade, Italy

Welcome to Kassim Ramji, HM Consul General Milan and Director of Department for Business and Trade, Italy

Biography Kassim Ramji was appointed His Majesty’s Consul General Milan and Director of the Department for Business and Trade in Italy in September 2024. Prior to this Kassim was Head of European Bila...

Milan’s New Metro Line: M4 San Cristoforo-Linate 

Milan’s New Metro Line: M4 San Cristoforo-Linate 

A brand new line designed for all The long-awaited Metro Line 4 (M4) in Milan is officially open, connecting Linate Airport to San Cristoforo. This new line offers 21 stations over 15 km, significantl...

International, Bilingual, or Italian Schools: How to Choose the Best Education for Your Children

International, Bilingual, or Italian Schools: How to Choose the Best Education for Your Children

  For expat families living abroad, choosing the right school for your children is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In a city like Milan, where international, bilingual, and traditiona...

Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

Message for U.S. Citizens:  Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – Re-Enroll Now!   Location:  Worldwide   Event:  On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new v...

“SMELLS LIKE FINTECH SPIRIT”

“SMELLS LIKE FINTECH SPIRIT”

FIFTH MILAN FINTECH SUMMIT KICKS OFF TO THE BEAT OF MUSIC   On October 8th and 9th, the premier international event dedicated to innovation in banking and financial services will take place at the All...

Message for U.S. Citizens: Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots in Italy

Message for U.S. Citizens: Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots in Italy

Return your voted ballot now!    Remember, U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places.  Same-day, in-person voting is not available outside the United States.  Many states require voted ball...

New Requirements to Travel to Europe

New Requirements to Travel to Europe

In Autumn 2024, the EU will introduce a new Entry/Exit Scheme (EES). We strongly urge all UK nationals, lawfully resident in Italy before 1 January 2021, to apply for and obtain a Carta di soggiorno t...

Emotional Planning for Studying Abroad

Emotional Planning for Studying Abroad

Emotional Prep 101 For many university students, a highlight of the college years is the chance to live abroad for a semester – or even a year – and experience life and school in a completely new cult...

Message for U.S. Citizens: Global Entry Special Enrollment Event

Message for U.S. Citizens: Global Entry Special Enrollment Event

GLOBAL ENTRY SPECIAL ENROLLMENT EVENT AT US EMBASSY ROME AND CONSULATE GENERAL MILAN Announcement: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host two (2) special Global Entry enrollment events in It...

Top International Schools in Milan

Top International Schools in Milan

  Milan is home to several prestigious international schools, offering a range of curricula from British, American, and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in English, French and German. These s...

Tips for Traveling with Kids

Tips for Traveling with Kids

Like international couples, my wife and I travel abroad frequently, often to spend time with family and friends. For expats, traveling is like brushing your teeth, something you do on autopilot withou...

Italian Holidays

Italian Holidays

Moving to a new country has all sorts of novelties including a few new holidays to get used to. So before being the odd one racing to work on a day in which you could have stayed in bed, jot down thes...

Top 10 Ski Resorts and Locations in Italy

Top 10 Ski Resorts and Locations in Italy

It’s winter and if that means snow, then pick up your gear and hit the slopes with our tips for the best slopes this winter season. Ski Resorts in Val D’Aosta Courmayeur Courmayeur is Europe’s highest...

Managing Holiday Stress by Managing Daily Habits

Managing Holiday Stress by Managing Daily Habits

Here we go again…the holidays!  For some, it really is the most wonderful time of the year, but for many of us, it’s more of a mixed bag: holiday stress, added expenses, family (with all the good and ...

Tax Simplification for Americans Abroad Act

Tax Simplification for Americans Abroad Act

We are excited to announce that H.R. 5432 Tax Simplification for Americans Abroad Act has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Join us for a webinar with the sponsor of the bill, Cong...

Milano 18th Photo Festival

Milano 18th Photo Festival

Photofestival 18th Edition Milan and Lombardy | 15.09 – 31.10.2023 Opening Up the World: Photography as a Civil Commitment Dedicated to photography as a civil commitment, the 18th edition of Photofest...

Jimmy Nelson Exhibition ‘Humanity’ Comes to Milano

Jimmy Nelson Exhibition ‘Humanity’ Comes to Milano

From 20 September 2023 to 21 January 2024, Palazzo Reale, Milan, will be hosting JIMMY NELSON. Humanity, a photography exhibition promoted by Comune Milano – Cultura, produced by Palazzo Reale and Ski...

Back to Reality: the “Rientro”

Back to Reality: the “Rientro”

The holidays are over and everyone is returning to work, school or whatever they were doing before the break. In most countries, it’s a pretty straightforward affair, but in Italy, it’s so traumatic t...

The Milan Scottish Country Dancers Start a New Year

The Milan Scottish Country Dancers Start a New Year

Our financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June, so given that we don’t do anything in July and August (except for those who flee the heat to attend the RSCDS Summer School in much cooler St Andrews, S...

48 Hours in Milan

48 Hours in Milan

Day 1 Itinerary Italy’s fashion capital has recently become one of top destinations in Italy! Your first stop (mandatory for anyone visiting town) is Milan’s Cathedral, affectionately called Duomo (Pi...

48 Hours in Turin

48 Hours in Turin

Day 1 Itinerary Although Turin is not your typical tourist destination when visiting Italy, it does offer unexpected surprises to its visitors. First on our list, is the recently renovated Egyptian Mu...

Italy: Are Rents Going Down?

Italy: Are Rents Going Down?

As many of the stories written about Italy often focus on doom and gloom, such as rising public debt, high unemployment, and an economy that is essentially struggling, I am often asked if this has aff...

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