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Fri, 01/23/2015 - 14:57

An exciting Art Festival is going to be held in Bagni di Lucca during the Summer months of 2013.

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 17:43

I said that I would not answer further mails on the previous thread and I normally keep my word,; however, certain posts are prompting me to open this new thread in order to clarify false allegations raised.A member said : "It's not like I made wi

Tue, 03/19/2013 - 16:25

Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio is the new Pope and will be known as Francis I? The first Jesuit to become a Pope, he is very much loved in Argentina, where many consider him a saint.

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 19:40

Beppe Grillo? Berlusconi? Bersani? Monti? (In strict alphabetical order) Who will win? Any bets?

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 10:12

For those living in the area, the Comune di Bagni di Lucca has issued an invitation to join drama courses and a theatre group.Their aim is to stage Hamlet or "Amleto" in Italian.For details, go to

Wed, 02/06/2013 - 07:24

Wising everyone a Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year 2013.

Fri, 12/21/2012 - 12:38

Fiat is coming back to the USA market with a bang! They are aggressively advertising their 2012 model of the Cinquecento and offering it on lease with prices starting at 200 USD monthly and no entry payment.

Thu, 07/26/2012 - 16:26

I've just read in "Il Tirreno" (Lucca edition) that there is a large marketing and promotional campaign to visit these Tuscan provinces and combining the efforts of both provincial governments, the STA an Ryanair, who is offering heavily discounte

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 03:42

Buona Pasqua a tutti!

Sun, 04/08/2012 - 04:23

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Sun, 02/08/2015 - 07:54

See if you can find something through www.worldvitalrecords.comGood luck!

Tue, 01/27/2015 - 03:25

Opportunities for qualified native teachers of English as a second or foreign language seem to be better than for other professions; however, you will have the problem of getting a work permit, although finding a sponsoring teaching centre should help. I have heard that salaries are low. Opportunities outside the larger cities will be scarce. You could consider teaching in the city and living in a smaller town with good transport (preferably train). I found this site promoting a book written by a teacher, which is available through Amazon and I think that it may be worth reading it http://www.teachitaly.com. Good luck!

Mon, 01/26/2015 - 15:34

I agree with the previous post and I would add that anyone wishing to get a job in Italy without a EU passport should consider the problems that an Italian - in this case a nurse, but it could be any other profession - would have trying to get a job, or a visa, in say... The USA, New Zealand, Australia or countries which are not part of the EU. Italian nurses, although highly qualified, have plenty of difficulties trying to get a job and the UK and Germany recruit some of these unemployed or under-employed professionals to fill up their vacancies. Also Italy has a reputation of excellence in the medical field and some of the best research centers on diseases such as diabetes are located in Italy.i must add that I feel a bit annoyed when I see comments regarding Italy, which seem to be based on stereotypes. This is why, I am posting again this link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LaXqHU32bm4

Mon, 01/26/2015 - 07:41

The reviews on the product published by Amazon Italy ( in Italian) contain 3 remarks mentioning the need for an adaptor. There is also another review which gives the product a bad mark simply because it did not have an adaptor and they had difficulties finding one ( rather surprising as they are available even at supermarkets....)

Sun, 01/25/2015 - 10:14

I have never had problems with British appliances and I have used them in Italy, France and Spain. The adaptor is all what I need.

Sun, 01/25/2015 - 08:49

From reading the reviews, the plug is British, so an adaptor will be needed (Amazon also sells them). Alternatively, take it to your local electrician and he can change the plug.

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 16:56

Although Italy is suffering from high unemployment this is also happening in quite a few countries as a consequence of the world crisis which started in 2008. As for ENEL, it is no longer a fully state owned company and deregulation is helping to introduce more providers into the country; however, the high cost of electricity in Italy has to do with higher production costs. This article explains some of these issues http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enel

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 03:25

You will find the answer in the card itself and most of those are redeemable only in the country of origin and within the participating chain stores. Even gift cards issued by Visa or AMEX have geographical limitations.

Thu, 01/22/2015 - 15:29

Finding a job in Italy is difficult. Also getting a work permit adds to the difficulties. Here is some information which may assist http://www.ipasvi.it/static/english/infermieri-stranieri.htm