Italy
Country Profile
Population: 59 millionCurrency: Euro
Time Zone: GMT + 1 hour
Languages: Italian
Capital: Rome
Home of the Renaissance, Italy is one of the most rewarding countries in the world to spend time in. From artistic endeavours such as the Sistine Chapel, the history represented by the many Roman buildings throughout the country to more up-to-date delights such as the fashion houses of Milan, Italy isn't called ?Il Belpaese? (the beautiful country) for nothing.
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Market focus on Italy
This week Saundra Satterlee looks at Italy, where classical heritage and some beautiful buildings are available to own – for those who can afford it
This week Saundra Satterlee looks at Italy, where classical heritage and some beautiful buildings are available to own – for those who can afford it
Formative experiences
In the long years since he began translating Italian into English, Nik Boini has learnt to find meaning in the worst textual tangles. There are, he finds, some words that are better left unsaid
In the long years since he began translating Italian into English, Nik Boini has learnt to find meaning in the worst textual tangles. There are, he finds, some words that are better left unsaid
Just another Italian style drama?
Italian prime minister Romano Prodi is threatening to bring back inheritance tax. Mark King runs a calculating eye over the facts and works out whether there is any cause for expatriates in the country to panic
Italian prime minister Romano Prodi is threatening to bring back inheritance tax. Mark King runs a calculating eye over the facts and works out whether there is any cause for expatriates in the country to panic
Country Experts
Emma Bird
Emma left her newspaper job in Liverpool to work in Italy. She has since found love, success and happiness in her new life
Emma left her newspaper job in Liverpool to work in Italy. She has since found love, success and happiness in her new life
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