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Hi, can someone tell me how the SSN system works for Italian please? I would like to know before I go to the ASL office in Ascoli on Thursday so that… read more
Penny posted on 2009/06/23 16:07
6 answers | Last answered by Penny 14 years 11 months ago
I wasn't sure whether to post this under Marche or here so here goes. I thought I would tell you my experience of trying to renew my "libretto… read more
Penny posted on 2009/06/10 10:41
15 answers | Last answered by Penny 14 years 11 months ago
I can't seem to find a topic for social life so I hope it's Ok to post here. We are an Italian/Dutch family lving in the countryside of Assisi. We… read more
MadonnaDP posted on 2009/06/23 11:36
2 answers | Last answered by MadonnaDP 14 years 11 months ago
Hi all, Just joined the forum and was wondering if any of you know of a property in Lucca Province for long term (2 months) low season rental from… read more
Dubliner posted on 2009/06/24 11:14
3 answers | Last answered by Dubliner 14 years 11 months ago
Following to a suggestion from Patricia (alias Dublin Patricia), I've decided to dedicate the Italian song of the week on ITALY Community to Lucio… read more
Valentina+c posted on 2009/06/10 07:22
4 answers | Last answered by Valentina+c 14 years 11 months ago
Just a warning for everyone, a few days ago a friend was badly stung by wasps that had formed a nest inside an outside shed, he was attacked when… read more
Angie and Robert posted on 2009/06/06 04:07
42 answers | Last answered by pilchard 14 years 11 months ago
Hi Folks,Following on from my post about Washing Machines (thanks for all of your responses) was just wondering about TV's HiFi's etc. Have been… read more
sogno2009 posted on 2009/05/22 10:32
13 answers | Last answered by gioiosani 14 years 11 months ago
Had a great meal in Da Cicco in Gualdo last night. Although it was 10pm when we arrived, Michelle the lovely waitress was very helpful and friendly… read more
Sarah and Mark posted on 2009/06/22 10:04
6 answers | Last answered by Sarah and Mark 14 years 11 months ago
Hi, I thought it was time to make an introduction. My name is Kevin and I'm married to Daniela, we have 2 sons, Giancarlo and Antonio. My better half… read more
Malty posted on 2009/06/21 12:22
6 answers | Last answered by Malty 14 years 11 months ago
The devastating earthquake that struck the region of L'Aquila on April 6th 2009 is long gone from newspaper headlines and television reports. However… read more
Sarah and Mark posted on 2009/06/13 04:58
29 answers | Last answered by Angie and Robert 14 years 11 months ago
As we're in the process of negotiating on 2 ruined farmhouses in Le Marche, the new Piano Casa 2009 rules pertaining to possible expansion of the… read more
brancusi posted on 2009/06/21 14:03
2 answers | Last answered by brancusi 14 years 11 months ago
My final recommendation for mountain restaurants (at least for the moment) is La Cittadella, again in Montemonaco. A wonderful mountain retreat with… read more
Penny posted on 2009/06/22 15:21
1 answers | Last answered by simonandjo 14 years 11 months ago
Due to adverse weather conditions the organisers have no choice but to postpone the planned BBQ event; to be held at 'The Hideaway'; until next… read more
Andrew posted on 2009/06/20 12:40
5 answers | Last answered by HelenMW 14 years 11 months ago
I know this was on the old forum but I thought it was worth mentioning again. The restaurant Il Tiglio in Isola San Biagio (just outside Montemonaco… read more
Penny posted on 2009/06/22 11:10
2 answers | Last answered by Annec 14 years 11 months ago
Polenta is one of those Italian dishes that you either love or hate. Considered in the past as the poor people's staple diet it is nowadays served… read more
Gala Placidia posted on 2009/06/13 17:53
7 answers | Last answered by Gala Placidia 14 years 11 months ago
The base for many Italian sauces and dishes is the "soffritto" (sofrit in French, sofrito in Spanish), a mixture of some diced vegetables which are… read more
Gala Placidia posted on 2009/06/06 05:37
17 answers | Last answered by Gala Placidia 14 years 11 months ago
Posting on behalf of a fellow community member who arrived in Italy on the 17th (permanent move) and hired a car for the first few weeks until… read more
karenr posted on 2009/06/20 14:38
7 answers | Last answered by Gala Placidia 14 years 11 months ago
I have heard much about changes in planning regs enabling volume to be added to exisiting buildings.Anyone know where I can read the facts about this… read more
Johnt5152 posted on 2009/06/20 10:55
4 answers | Last answered by Johnt5152 14 years 11 months ago
It is most important, if you own a property, to have a clear description for it. That is possible through the "visura catastale" which gives you and… read more
Gala Placidia posted on 2009/06/14 05:21
8 answers | Last answered by Casa Monal 14 years 11 months ago
. I'm considering handing over ownership of my Italian Holiday Home to my kids. Does anyone know
How easy this is to do, and how costly?
Whether… read more
alan h posted on 2009/06/19 04:54
7 answers | Last answered by alan h 14 years 11 months ago
Hi, I just realised the forum changed places so here I am with an update from my last post.My child has been wanting an Italian passport to travel on… read more
Moon posted on 2009/06/04 07:13
6 answers | Last answered by Moon 14 years 11 months ago