Does anyone know how Italy is for asthma. Having only been couple of weeks at a time just wondering for people there long term how they find it compared to UK. Also how they cope for treatment. Thanks
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I have just read the youth unemployement figures - very worrying! 40.5% in Italy (20.7% in UK) which will only lead to more youngsters leaving the country to find work. Ireland lost 400,000 15-24 year olds in last 3 years.
Fri, 05/31/2013 - 05:49
Did anyone see the programme on BBC4 last night - Good Italy Bad Italy - very interesting if not depressing.
Wed, 02/27/2013 - 06:53
I remeber a few weeks back someone said they couldn't have an electric kettle on at the same time as water heater. Is this something that only happens in rural areas or is it everywhere?
Sun, 10/14/2012 - 11:19
I am appealing for help please. My great nephew 8 year old Jude is now really disabled with Muscular Dystrophy. He is a really happy little boy but due to his deterioration finding things to keep him busy is becoming more difficult.
Wed, 11/09/2011 - 14:55
I just booked 2 seats Bournemouth to Pisa return for £28 all in. I just love Mr O'Leary. x
Mon, 08/15/2011 - 18:57
Thought it might be interesting to know why people chose the area they now live in. Whether its because you have family there, just like the area etc.
Sun, 05/22/2011 - 17:14
We havent visited Rome yet so have decided that's where our next visit will take us!
Sun, 08/01/2010 - 11:13
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The rule used to be that if you left the Uk before you were receiving the Winter Fuel Allowance then you would not be entitled to it. If you were receiving it and then left the UK you would be entitled to still receive it. If you went to other than an EU country then you wouldn't get it at all. Now, if you move before receiving the allowance you are still able to claim it when you are 60. (July 1951 is the actual date at present)
1. I think this is one of the best forums for information. Most of the stuff is of no interest to me as I don't live or have a place in Italy (as yet anyway) but it is interesting to read. The people who do give advice do it to the best of their ability to help others. 2. Andy - When I tried to join years ago (under the old system) I too had a problem and in the end I spoke with Peter ? the owner from Dorchester and we had a long chat - it was just a glitch, people on holiday etc but I waited and got there in the end. Unfortunately the internet is not perfect as it is run by humans! 3. I do wonder if people say they are leaving because they want attention. Do they want everyone to say 'Please don't leave, we will be lost without you' ? I am not being rude to the OP but what is the point of the post if you are not happy then wander off in to the sunset. Every now and again someone comes on this forum berating it and the people on it which I think is very insulting to the people who give their time and knowledge. 4. I too have been on other italian forums and some do not have any posts for weeks or months but didn't see complaints about that! Bear in mind that since 2008 the number of people moving or buying in Italy has plummeted so it follows that people requiring advice / or giving it has fallen too. 5. This forum is FREE - no-one is forced to join in but members freely give their time and the owners leave it to the members to enjoy it. I say thank you Italy Mag as I have actually met some members and made good friends from it! Rant over - have a good day.
ok ok so you have a bit of rain..... I'm only jealous that I was working this morning here instead of relaxing in Italy. I'm waiting for some oil shares to do well then we will join you like a shot.... Have a good weekend guys xx
It's 4 degrees here in Dorset and I see it's 21 in Rome! Do you all live high up in the mountains or are you whinging ex-pats????? Winter indeed - brrrrrr. NB that is humour above not being horrid! x
That's interesting to know that 25kw comes in to the house - thanks. I probably use a lot at one time as I work full time, so have to rush to get everything done. I do try to be careful and not waste. My OH is not so good - he leaves lights on, printers etc and I go round after him. He says I am mean but he doesn't know what a bill looks like! BTW what difference is there whether a kettle boils slowly or quickly? Obviously the quick one will use more electric but also it uses for a shorter period so does this even it out?
Thanks Badger for doing your sums! I found a statement this morning dated July and it says we used 4,111 wh during last 12 months and the estimated charge will be £581.68 therefore Italy is about 25% more expensive and we are on a standard tariff. Me thinks John needs retraining not to leave the oven on when he's finished cooking - or me do the cooking? ;(( Thanks Tasso We've always had candles in the meter cupboard but never used them - think of that as a bit of an adventure! After our crap summer (thinks that's what it was called) whereever you are there are for and against and to have a bit of sunshine on a regular basis would be worth it.
Thanks everyone - as I won't be working if we move over then I probably won't be in such a hurry to do everything at once!! Can anyone say what the difference in price is for 3 or 6 kw when using about 3600 kwh per year. Thanks :)
OH just asked - Are household goods compatible to use in Italy or would we need to buy there?
Thank you Badger and Allan. I know we use at present 10kwh per day - probably more in winter but don't know how that compares with the 3kw that would come in to a house. Just tried to find how much comes in UK but haven't found it yet!