I own a house in Marche, where we spend around 6 months each year. I have a UK car, (taxed and insured in the UK) and we normally manage to persuade our insurer (Aviva) to extend their 90 day standard EU cover by an additional 90 days to cover our trip. This year however the cost of that extension is exorbitant, pratically the annual premium again. Does anyone have any recommendations for UK insurers who would cover a 6 month trip to Italy?

Do you know anything about having a 'pink slip' on ones European driving licence?
We were told 3 years ago that we had to have one, so we went duly got one organised. It has now expired and we have just been to a driving school to get it renewed andhave been told that we have to see a doctor, have our eyes tested and pay 60
euro for the privilege. Know anything about it??

There is a hugely important element to the manovra published yesterday. For people who took residence in Italy to get prima casa, but dont actually live here...

Has anyone used any of the long-term parking services at Fiumicino? E.g. Parking Blu or Fast Parking Fiumicino?
Any feedback?

An Italian in Britain writes.....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16141184