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www.amazon.it has started today. Or in the words of our local newspaper Il Secolo XIX, Amazon has invaded Italy. A useful feature is the capacity… read more

tasso posted on 2010/11/23 19:44

4 answers | Last answered by Andiamo 13 years 11 months ago

Living

I wondered if anyone could explain how to calculate the car tax in Italy, I know it is to do with horse power etc but is there a useful website like… read more

bunterboy posted on 2009/11/09 14:10

13 answers | Last answered by Flip 13 years 11 months ago

Tax and Finance

Hi - looking for a good handyman for help next year with decorating, bit of plumbing, bit of carpentry and all round general help. Any… read more

JamesProctor111 posted on 2010/11/28 03:43

0 answers | Last answered by JamesProctor111 13 years 11 months ago

Renovating

I wish this could be clarified for me, I would love to mention our apartment but that seems a no no, perhaps Valentina could explain what is… read more

Angie and Robert posted on 2010/11/24 14:39

8 answers | Last answered by Gala Placidia 13 years 11 months ago

Gardening

Hi, Anybody with olive trees interested in putting all your lovely olives to good use? If you are unable to pick them yourselves, then please PM us… read more

Hector posted on 2010/11/05 09:46

3 answers | Last answered by Angie and Robert 13 years 11 months ago

Gardening

Somewhat open mouthed to see a large ad for Giambrone on the front page of the Italy Mag website. Now, I know we have to get money from where we… read more

Ram posted on 2010/11/06 04:04

10 answers | Last answered by Gala Placidia 13 years 11 months ago

Living

We had a our gas bombola filled recently (700 litres) and was surprised that we did not get our normal 'riduzione'. Previous years we have had circa… read more

sprostoni posted on 2010/11/22 04:50

4 answers | Last answered by sprostoni 13 years 11 months ago

Ciao, We have finally arrived in Florence although Pickfords will not be arriving with all our furniture until Wed, firstly does anyone know who we… read more

Alba posted on 2010/11/21 06:09

2 answers | Last answered by Flip 13 years 11 months ago

Property

I undrstand that for a new car in italy ther is no need to have the MOT done until its four years old and after that every two years (assuming this… read more

casacarlotta posted on 2010/11/20 04:47

2 answers | Last answered by casacarlotta 13 years 11 months ago

casacarlotta posted on 2010/11/17 15:07

2 answers | Last answered by casacarlotta 13 years 11 months ago

Furniture

Hi, We've been letting our house in Abruzzo for holiday lets for a few years now; we live in England, pay tax on the rental income in England, and… read more

marinheiro posted on 2010/11/17 17:36

6 answers | Last answered by marinheiro 13 years 11 months ago

Business

For those who are so inclined, this week at Lidl there's a feature on English food products (Apple Sauce; Mint Sauce; Mustard; Cheddar Cheese(?));… read more

Andrew posted on 2010/11/15 07:35

9 answers | Last answered by Badger 13 years 11 months ago

Food and Wine

What is the best way to transfer money from Italy to the UK? We will soon be selling a house in Italy and we wish to transfer the funds safely and… read more

pamela posted on 2010/11/18 19:29

1 answers | Last answered by Gareth 13 years 11 months ago

Selling

We have lived in Umbria for three years and are still learning the language, but we have always enjoyed watching English Premiership football with… read more

frankandvalitalia posted on 2010/11/19 04:17

1 answers | Last answered by sprostoni 13 years 11 months ago

Hello All I am currently looking for a custodian job if anyone can help me out with one or know of a website where I can look? I am living in… read more

james5589 posted on 2010/11/18 04:46

2 answers | Last answered by james5589 13 years 11 months ago

Gardening, Property, Work

So the Nationwide has introduced bank charges - £1 fee and 2% commission on every withdrawal via ATM abroad - Im gutted. But, I had no advance… read more

Ram posted on 2010/11/18 03:54

5 answers | Last answered by Ram 13 years 11 months ago

Does anybody know 1. Can I use a BT Home Hub V2.0 as a router etc here in Italy ? and if so, 2. How do I do it (!!) S

sprostoni posted on 2010/11/18 13:33

1 answers | Last answered by Badger 13 years 11 months ago

Technology

Oooh how much do I fancy a nice hot bath after a day of picking olives and stacking wood...It would be luv-er-lee....So we're thinking of redoing our… read more

Amaretto posted on 2010/11/17 12:43

7 answers | Last answered by Andiamo 13 years 11 months ago

Can anyone help. Remember reading an article about a Company that did classic Alfa 'tours' in Italy, but can't remember name or region ??

Mulino posted on 2010/11/15 14:05

2 answers | Last answered by jasper 13 years 11 months ago

Hi! Does anyone know where drinks cartons (fruit juice, milk, wine, etc.) can be recycled, particularly in the Lucca/Bagni di Lucca area? Back in… read more

masca posted on 2010/11/17 05:54

2 answers | Last answered by masca 13 years 11 months ago

Living

Next year when we go to our house in Southern Italy we plan on driving down instead of flying. We will be approaching Italy from Switzerland and want… read more

Santamarinese posted on 2010/11/14 17:17

10 answers | Last answered by bunterboy 13 years 11 months ago

Travel

After many years of staying here in Italy, we have decided to make a grand pilgrimage to the UK this winter for Christmas, visiting new grandchildren… read more

londonlass posted on 2010/10/04 06:27

11 answers | Last answered by coseperlacasa 13 years 11 months ago

I have read just about everything that I can find about this subject, searched the internet and the old forum which still holds loads of good… read more

edcro1 posted on 2010/11/14 05:43

6 answers | Last answered by sprostoni 13 years 11 months ago

Renovating

Can anyone help. Remember reading an article about a Company that did classic Alfa 'tours' in Italy, but can't remember name or region ??

Mulino posted on 2010/11/15 14:05

0 answers | Last answered by Mulino 13 years 11 months ago

Got caught out by Maggiore's after hour charge due to time of Ryanair flight. Additional £55.00 added, so would have been cheaper (and quicker) to… read more

Mulino posted on 2010/11/15 13:23

0 answers | Last answered by Mulino 13 years 11 months ago

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