Buongiorno Italy readers! 

Italy’s government issued yet another emergency decree on October 24, only a few days after two other emergency decrees had been signed, respectively on October 13 and 18. Here’s what you need to know. 

When in Rome, you may want to head off the beaten track from time to time. You’ll discover sights and neighborhoods rarely mentioned on guidebooks, and they may reward you in unexpected ways. 

Today, the so-called Chimera of Arezzo is widely studied and considered one of the most important works of ancient Etruscan art. But what about when it was discovered? It’s fascinating to imagine what a 16th-century audience might have made of this ancient mythical beast pulled from the earth. 

Autumn is our favourite season and we have a curated selection of Italy-inspired seasonal recipes from appetizers to dessert in one FREE eBook for #Italymagazine readers! Think pumpkin risotto or a delectable ricotta and bittersweet chocolate crostata. 

Have you always pondered what life in Italy would be like? We suggest starting by exploring our "cost of living" series showcasing the prices one can expect around the boot.

Head to Rovigo: A small town in the region of Veneto that punches above its weight.  

Ci and ne are called particelle (particles) and are widely used in Italian. You may have heard them or seen them written down but were not sure how to use them yourself. Here is a guide to help you understand them.

Deliciousness in the kitchen, try our recipe for incredible soft breadsticks filled with savory olives, fragrant rosemary and aged Parmigiano Reggiano.

Tuscania (not to be confused with the region of Toscana, or Tuscany) is a picturesque village in the Tuscia, an area that today coincides with the province of Viterbo (Lazio, central Italy), about an hour and 40 minutes from Rome. It still carries the ancient traces of Etruscan civilization as well as those of its medieval history, and is also famous for the lavender fields that surround it. 

In this week’s “Italian conversations” series we take you through a typical conversation in Italian when checking into a hotel. Practice together with a friend, or print out and keep both versions (English and Italian) side by side. 

We are taking you to the province of Pisa for our #propertyoftheweek. This four-bedroom typical Tuscan farmhouse has been completely renovated to a very high standard and is located in the outskirts of Cevoli Village in the Province of Pisa; around 40 km from Volterra, 70 km from Florence and just 30 km from Pisa airport.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.