Italy Answers
Here was a nice news piece that I found in my ongoing research on investments and how the man in the street gets a bad deal by following the… read more
Gareth posted on 2010/11/28 16:20
Morning - the above is the name of a local paper. We can only make it out as "The remainder of the pug" - any ideas?? Or is that some old Italian… read more
Annec posted on 2010/11/29 06:23
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
sprostoni posted on 2010/11/18 13:33
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
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
