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I came across a great website for people who want to know whats going on in Italy but cant read Italian well.Its called italianalmanac.org.Theres some news stories about the improvement in numbers of bears/wolves etc in Italy,Olive trees in Puglia and solar panel grants at the moment so its well worth looking!

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General chat about Italy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/01/2006 - 07:28

Thanks manopello good link.

This made me laugh though.

[URL="http://www.italianalmanac.org/relocation.htm"][B]Italian News[/B][/URL] - February 26Italy has not merely lost its allure as a holidaydestination: it no longs appeals to its own citizens.According to a Eurispes survey, about 37% of Italianswould move to another country if they could.

[url]http://www.italianalmanac.org/relocation.htm[/url]

Does this mean we are all going to swop countries in the future! :D

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/01/2006 - 08:03

Thanks for the link, really helpful loved the list of all the webcams in italy looks as dreary as London :eek: :eek:

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/01/2006 - 08:14

[QUOTE=manopello][FONT="Book Antiqua"][SIZE="3"]Hi

Theres some news stories about the improvement in numbers of bears/wolves

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Is an improvement in numbers upwards or downwards?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/01/2006 - 11:49

[QUOTE=sdoj]Is an improvement in numbers upwards or downwards?[/QUOTE]

:D I suppose that would depend on whether you are looking at them and saying Ohhhh, or they are looking at you and saying MMmmmmm. :)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/02/2006 - 05:02

[FONT="Book Antiqua"][SIZE="3"]I see where you are coming from here! The numbers are upwards! Actually the article states that Italian views on wildlife are changing to be more positive.Talking to people I meet in Abruzzo the presense of bears and wolves there was a big factor in buying but I guess if numbers get too high it may have the oppersit effect!!Putting out food for birds is one thing but I draw the line at wolves.

I loved the 37% article too! Isn't it amazing that we are all trying to get in while they are all trying to get out!!

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/09/2006 - 11:34

[QUOTE=manopello][FONT="Book Antiqua"][SIZE="3"]
I loved the 37% article too! Isn't it amazing that we are all trying to get in while they are all trying to get out!!
Becky[/SIZE][/FONT][/QUOTE]

I don't know your personal circumstances but I have noticed that the reasons forum members have moved to Italy on a permanent basis are:
1) retirees seeking sunny quiet life,
2) downsizers - ditto - with B&B or similar venture,
3) love (Brit female Italian male)
4) gap year or two
5) for work

If you invert my list you might find the top five reasons why Italians leave Italy. If there are any exceptions out there I am interested in your reasons for moving to Italy.