Top 10 Mercatini di Natale in Italy
It’s the holiday season and that means its time for the Mercatini di Natale or Christmas markets! This tradition, hailing from Germany where they are called Christkindlmarkt has over the years made it...
British Ambassador Jill Morris at Diversity is Key Conference
Diversity is Key is a series of conferences organized by The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy focusing on the topic of inclusion in the workplace. On November 16th 2016 at Villa Wolkonsky in Rom...
A Message from Tim Flear, British Consul General in Milan
It has been a momentous year for the United Kingdom. Of course, I am referring to the vote by the British people on 23 June to exit the European Union. We are leaving the EU but not Europe, it is impo...
The Italian Bureaucracy Shuffle
After almost 17 years in Italy, I certainly can’t say I’ve “gone native.” However, there are times that I realize just how second nature certain things have become in my day-to-day life here. I had th...
Achieving a Successful Checkout in Italy!
The last thing in Italy that you want is dilapidations! The judicial system moves at a glacial pace and it is normal for lawsuits to be settled after many, many years. Given this state of affairs, it ...
Thanksgiving Message from Ambassador Philip T. Reeker U.S. Consul General in Milan
Thanksgiving—that most American of holidays—is a time to reflect on the previous year, and to express gratitude. I start by being grateful for the annual opportunity to write a Thanksgiving message t...
Relocating To Italy: What You Need to Know Now!
You’ve just told your friends and coworkers that you have decided to move to Italy and every one is happy for you, even if, they are a little envious as they conjure up images of Italian apparel, wond...
A Message from Australian Ambassador to Italy Dr. Greg French
As Australia’s new ambassador to Italy, it’s an honour for me to greet the readers of Easy Milano. I also take this opportunity to warmly welcome Crispin Conroy, Senior Trade Commissioner and Consul G...
As we prepare for the next U.S. President…
From where we serve American Citizens, engage Italian institutions and publics, and represent U.S. interests across eight Regione of northern Italy. It’s been another busy year as continues its evolut...
Do I need an Italian will for my Italian property?
As a foreign owner of Italian real estate, do I also need an Italian Will or does the Will I have in my home country suffice? This is a very important question and the answer is rather complex. The ru...
Expats: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
Expats come in every color and stripe, and each one has a unique story to tell, an individual set of circumstances and a reason that brought them here. It may be a job, a spouse’s job, a relationship,...
Movember in Italy
Movember the Month formerly known as November is back in Italy in numbers. For 30 days your moustache turns you into a walking, talking billboard for men’s health. In 2015 over 700,000 between moustac...
The British Embassy Rome launches its first questionnaire for British expats in Italy
As part of our campaign to learn moreof British nationals living in Italy, we are proud to announce the launch our first online questionnaire. We will run the online survey until 10 December 2016 with...
Celebrating Halloween in Milan
Halloween, celebrated on October 31 every year, falls on a Monday this year. The following day, November 1stis All Saints Day (Tutti Santi), a bank holiday in Italy. Here are some ideas on how to cele...
Be an Active Voter: Vote in the 2016 U.S. Elections!
In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach th...
Happy Thanksgiving from Canadian Ambassador Peter McGovern
Happy Thanksgiving to all the Canadians and Friends of Canada in Italy! As summer time is fading, we are ready to get into a Fall rich in events with renewed enthusiasm. These months, Canada is in the...
Renting Your Italian Property
As examined in Italian property purchase: what is it really going to cost?, being an owner-occupier (“residente”) comes with significant tax advantages, both in terms of the transfer taxes and ongoing...
Apartment Leases in Italy
Signing contracts for an apartment and figuring out which option is best for you is an important part of living in Italy. When signing an apartment there is some key information that the renter should...
Quotas for minorities (and majorities): Are they the right way to solve discrimination?
Quotas for minorities (and majorities): Session Report 1* Do women need to be helped, actually? In reality, as long as there is an issue of diversity between men and women, there will never be an equa...
The Stages of Cultural Adjustment (Part 3 of 3)
In part two of the series, we left off discussing stage three of cultural adjustment, adaptation, in which you were beginning to reach a place of understanding and acceptance of your new culture, and ...
Pasta Amatriciana
L’amatriciana is the signature dish from Amatrice, the town devastated from the August 24thearthquake. Italian restaurants around the world have come together to raise donations for every plate Pasta ...
Italy’s Building Standards: Is your house safe?
The recent tragedy in central Italy has again highlighted the nation’s shortcomings in regards to building safety standards and the immense challenge it faces to protect its beautiful but vulnerable h...
Apartment Rental Prices (Milan)
Milan is a diverse city characterized by its unique mix of both history and the pathway into the future. There are areas rich with history such as the Piazza del Duomo and new modern areas such as the...
A Tale of Two Cultures
When coming from America to live in Italy there are many differences between the two countries to adjust to. There are obvious ones that are known before coming such as it being much hotter in Italy d...
The Stages of Cultural Adjustment (Part 2 of 3)
In part one, we left off discussing stage two of the process of cultural adjustment, in which you were experiencing full-blown culture shock and all the frustrations and challenges that go with it. Ag...
Welcome to HMA Jill Morris, British Ambassador to Italy and San Marino
Official Video by HMA Jill Morris, British Ambassador to Italy and San Marino as of July 25, 2016. 25/07/2016 _ Source: UKinItaly Jill Morris prende servizio oggi a Roma in veste di Ambasciatore brita...
Some alternative BREXIT thoughts and why Italy could be next.
The last few weeks entertainment have taught me that there are decades when nothing happens in the world and weeks where decades happen. I have bounced from anger to frustration and back again and I a...
Overseas U.S. Citizens, Vote in 2016 Election. Your Vote Counts!
In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already r...
Advice for British nationals travelling and living in Europe.
Advice for British nationals travelling and living in Europe, following the result of the EU referendum. The British people voted on 23 June 2016 to leave the European Union (EU). The government will ...
The Stages of Cultural Adjustment (Part 1 of 3)
When thinking about and planning to move to a new country, the number of logistical preparations to take care of can seem endless. Especially if you are moving not just by yourself, but with a partne...
