Italy FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Italy, Italy and Internet, Italians in a foreign land, Italian radio and TV, Academics, Arts and Tourism and Customs and Standards

This FAQ about Italy was compiled and written by Gianluigi Sartori gg@angel.stanford.edu, Paolo Fiorini fiorini@telerobotics.jpl.nasa.gov with numerous contributions by others.

Q1.1 Where do I find this FAQ?: Last modified: January 22 ...

Q1.2 How was s.c.i. created, and why?: Last modified: July 15 ...

Q1.3 What are the rules for writing a posting on s.c.i?: Last modified: June 30 ...

Q1.4 Can I start a discussion about soccer ("calcio") on s.c.i?: Last modified: June 17 ...

Q1.5 How comes everybody on s.c.i. is leftish?: Last modified: July 15 ...

Q1.6 How many people read s.c.i?: Last modified: June 7 ...

Q1.7 Are there other ways to talk in Italian with people onInternet?: Last modified: March 18 ...

Q2.1 How do I find the internet address of place X in Italy?: Last modified: June 7 ...

Q2.2 Can I have info on Italian BBS and Internet access?: Last modified: April 8 ...

Q2.3 Which Italian Universities offer Internet resourcesto their undergraduates?: Last modified: May 21 ...

Q2.4 What is Sublink?: Last modified: October 18 ...

Q2.5 What is IUnet?: Last modified: October 18 ...

Q2.6 What is Agora'?: Last modified: June 17 ...

Q2.7 What is Nexus?: Last modified: June 29 ...

Q2.8 What is DSnet?: Last modified November 11 ...

Q2.9 Are there gopher servers with uptodate information about Italy?: Last modified: September 15 ...

Q2.10 Is there any Italian newspaper on WWW?: Last modified: June 24 ...

Q2.11 Where do I find an Italian dictionary for wordprocessing?: Last modified: July 16 ...

Q2.12 Is TELEVIDEO available on the net?: Last modified: September 15 ...

Q2.13 are there other FAQ files besides S.C.I.'s?: Last modified: May 15 ...

Q3.1 Address/Phone number of the closest Italian Consulate?: Last modified: Jan 05 '98 at 12:14 (midnight)...

Q3.2 What are the differences between the different VISAs thatItalians use to study or work in the U.S.A.?: Last modified: May 6 ...

Q3.3 Can an Italian citizen abroad obtain money from his USLfor medical emergencies?: Last modified: June 11 ...

Q3.4 Must an Italian citizen abroad pay taxes to the foreigngovernment?: Last modified: June 7 ...

Q3.5 Do I have to stick a 'bollo' on my driving licence (license)if I do not use it? What about the passport?: Last modified: September 15 ...

Q3.6 Can I have double citizenship, XXX and Italian?: Last modified: February 16 ...

Q3.7 How do I lose (or get back) my Italian citizenship?: Last modified: July 2 ...

Q3.8 What is the AIRE?: Last modified: March 14 ...

Q3.9 How do I avoid the military service if I work or study abroad?: Last modified: October 15 ...

Q3.10 How to authenticate a signature?: Last modified: August 15 ...

Q3.11 I will be travelling to XXX, can I find hospitality fromother netters?: Last modified: September 15 ...

Q3.12 How do I find info about an Italian Chamber of Commerce?: Last modified: December 14 ...

Q3.13 Are there publications and newspapers in Italian outside Italy?: Last modified: December 14 ...

Q4.1 Can I get Italian TV or radio from far away?: Last modified: June 15 ...

Q4.2 Is there any Italian radio or TV station in XXX?: Last modified: October 15 ...

Q4.3 Is there a list of the Italian radio stations in the world?: Last modified: June 9 ...

Q5.1 How do I find a fellowship for studying abroad?: Last modified: April 15 ...

Q5.2 What kind of tests do I need to take to enter graduate school in USA?: Last modified: June 9 ...

Q5.3 How do I get my foreign degree recognized in Italy?: Last modified: September 15 ...

Q5.4 Can I get a PhD from an Italian university? Is knowledgeof the Italian language necessary?: Last modified: June 9 ...

Q6.1 What are the lyrics of that famous song by XXX?: Last modified: Oct 1 ...

Q6.2 Can I buy books or CDs in Italian by mail?: Last modified: August 9 ...

Q6.3 Is there any Italian newsletter about arts?: Last modified: January 30 ...

Q6.4 Are there Italian texts available on Internet?: Last modified: June 17 ...

Q6.5 Can I use my credit card in Italy?: Last modified: July 26 ...

Q6.6 Where is the closest US Consulate in Italy?: Last modified: June 15 ...

Q6.7 Should I be afraid of Gypsies in Italy?: Last modified: December 14 ...

Q6.8 How many dialects and languages are spoken in Italy?: Last modified: June 9 ...

Q6.9 Is pizza really coming from Italy?: Last modified: August 8 ...

Q6.10 What is the difference between mozzarella and fiordilatte?: Last modified: August 8 ...

Q6.11 Where is a good restaurant in Florence?: Last modified: March 14 ...

Q6.12 Where can I go out for food and beer in Milan (Milano)?: Last modified: May 15 ...

Q6.13 What is important to know about region Sardinia: from Maurizio Pilu:...

Q6.13 What is important to know about region Sardinia: Ancient History: Around 1000 B.C. the Phoenicians began to land with their ships on the ...

Q6.13 What is important to know about region Sardinia: Medieval history: In 456 A.D., when the Roman Empire was sinking fast, the Vandals of Africa, ...

Q6.13 What is important to know about region Sardinia: Modern history: In 1479, as a result of the personal union of Ferran II of Aragon and ...

Q6.14 I will be travelling to Italy next summer.Does anyone have any infos regarding accommodations in XXX ?: Last modified: May 27 ...

Q6.15= How do I find other people with whom talk about books andliterature?: Last modified: September 15 ...

Q6.16= How do I play 'bocce'?: Last modified: January 12 ...

Q7.1 Can I use my Italian electonic appliances inUSA/UK and vice versa?: Last modified: Wed May 22 21:05:17 MET ...

Q7.2 Will Power Supplies devices bought abroad work properly inItaly?

Q7.2 Will Telephone, Fax, Modem bought abroad work properly inItaly?: Most telephone equipment purchased in the U.S. works properly in Italy....

Q7.2 Will Stereo, Radio, Tv, Vcr, Camcorders bought abroad workproperly in Italy?: All stereo equipment works fine with a transformer, with one ...

Q7.2 Will Video Games and Cameras Bought abroad work properly in Italy?: Video

Q7.3 How can I import goods from the US to Italy?: Last modified: September 15 ...

Q7.3 How can I import goods from the US to Italy? Shipping by air cargo: Furio Ercolessi writes:...

Q7.3 How can I import goods from the US to Italy? Renting a van: If you need to rent vans to carry your stuff to/from airports,...

Q7.4 How can I import goods from Italy to the US?: Last Modified: June 15 ...

Q7.5 What are the legal aspects of importing goods to Italy?: Last modified: August 13 ...

Q7.6 Does anybody know of any difference between an Italian andAmerican prescription for lenses?: Paolo Bellutta writes:...

Q7.7 Can I drive a foreign vehicle in Italy with an Italian licence?: Last modified: September 15 ...

Q8.1 Why do Italians hate whales?: Last modified: June 8 ...

Q8.2 The word `Utaense` is not in the dictionary, what does it mean?: Last modified: June 14 ...

Q8.3 Is there a way to find Italian recipes from the net?: Last modified: March 4 ...

Q8.4 What the heck is a Collettivo Immaginario (a.k.a. KollettivoImmaginario)?: Last modified: June 8 ...

Q8.5 Are headlines from Italian newspaper posted regularly?: Last modified: February 10 ...

Q8.6 Ever heard the joke starting with "I am an Italiano"?: Last modified: March 12 ...

Q8.7 What are the ZIP codes and the phone area codes for themajor italian cities?: Last modified: January 30 ...

Q8.8 How do I recognize a false friend?: Last modified: September 15 ...

Q8.9 Was a "hard discount" list created by the netters?: Last modified: May 27 ...

Q8.10 What is the situation regarding Human rights in Italy?: Last modified: February 10 ...

Q8.10 I. Protection of Human Rights under the Italian Constitution: (Which are the articles of the Italian Constitution protecting ...

Q8.10 II. Protection of Human Rights in Italy under the International Law: (Which international treaties on human rights were ratified by Italy?)...

Q8.10 III. Violations of Human Rights in Italy: (Which violations of human rights occurred in Italy in recent times?) ...

Q8.11 Can you suggest an Italian name for my child?: Last modified: April 15 ...

Q8.12 What does catho-communism (cattocomunismo) mean?: Last modified: March 18 ...

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