British Consulate, Naples – opening hours

According to this site the Consulate in Naples is open from 2 in the afternoon until 4. However, the recorded message that you will hear if you call, states that it is open from 2:30 to 4.

Stop reading, start speaking

Stop translating in your head and start speaking Italian for real with the only audio course that prompt you to speak.

I called at 2:50, and got the message. Sounds as though those who run the consulate have adopted southern Italian work practices!

Just thought I would let you know.

Chad

+Alex Roe is from the UK, but has lived and worked in Milan, Italy, for many years. Alex has been interviewed by the BBC on Italy issues. He tweets news and information about Italy to over 37,000 Twitter followers via @newsfromitaly on Twitter.

Nothing ever changes

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Late night

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