A Fine Art Trap for Expats in Italy

Assedio di Asola by Tintoretto

Legislation designed to keep track of the movements of antiques, painting and other works of art imported into and exported out of Italy could cause problems for anyone thinking of moving to Italy and importing art and antique items - even temporarily.Those that want to export imported items at … [Read more...]

Mesothelioma and Asbestosis in Italy

Blue Asbestos

At least 1,200 cases of mesothelioma occur every year in Italy. Up until the end of the 1980s, Italy's production of asbestos was second only to that of Russia.  Asbestos was also used widely in Italy, until its use was banned in 1992.Italy was something of a late adopter when it came to … [Read more...]

Ask Questions about Italy and Get Answers

Right, this is your post.  It was inspired by an email from a Blog from Italy reader before this site became Italy Chronicles.The aim of this post is to create a sort of mini-forum, an alternative to the 'contact' system.  A place where questions about anything Italy can be asked, and … [Read more...]

How to Avoid Online Bank Fraud in Italy

Unicredit Banca Security Code Key

If you are thinking of coming to Italy, want to open a bank account here, and to use internet banking services, perhaps in connection with doing business in Italy, it is best to avoid the smaller Italian banks.Online Banking in Italy is Vulnerable to the Mebroot Virus. Indeed, online banking … [Read more...]

Pisa’s Misunderstood Leanings

Leaning Pisa

One of my most visited and commented posts is about traffic violations which those touring sunny Italy by car have collected.If you read the post (link below), and then wade through a few of the comments, you will note that the name of a certain Italian town famed for it's leaning erection, … [Read more...]