INFOrmation Pages Index: 136 resources

Business Services

· Business News (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
The very latest European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· EU Factsheet: Working in Italy (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in Italian employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications.

· Jobs Offered (The AngloFILE: Employment Agencies & Recruitment)
Looking for staff in Rome? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Jobs Wanted (The AngloFILE: Employment Agencies & Recruitment)
Looking for a job in Rome? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Online Translation (The AngloFILE: Translators & Interpreters)
Use the power of the Internet to get from Italian to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages!

· Strikes in Italy (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Understanding the culture of striking in Italy with links to information on upcoming scheduled strike action, and further information from the Trades Unions.

· Unemployment in Italy (The AngloFILE: Business Services)
Information for a worker in Rome who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking.

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Cars, Bikes & Driving

· Buying & Selling a New or Used Car in Italy (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents are required and where they must be sent.

· Cars for Sale / Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums.

· Cars, Bikes & Driving Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Getting around Rome & Lazio on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum.

· Driving in Italy (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Italian roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits.

· Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence in Italy (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on how to exchange a foreign driver's licence for an Italian licence. Information applies to European Union citizens (UK, Germany, etc.) as well as those with a non-EU license (American, Australian, Canadian or South African).

· Importing & Registering Foreign Cars in Italy (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
The information you need before you import a car or motorcycle to Italy; including who must register and when, what paperwork is necessary and where to go to get it all done.

· Italian & Foreign Driving Licences (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on driving permits in Italy: who can drive on a foreign driver's licence, and for how long. Information on when and how to exchange a license, and details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for an Italian driving test.

· Motorsport news (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Road Traffic Accidents in Italy (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident and how to make an accident report for your insurer after a car crash.

· The Green Card (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad.

· Vehicle Roadworthiness in Italy (The AngloFILE: Cars, Bikes & Driving)
All vehicles must undergo regular inspection revisione, by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT test) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested.

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Community Life: Rome

· Administrative Offices in Rome and the Lazio Region (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
Contact information for administrative offices in Rome and the Lazio region; where to go for residency papers, vehicle registration, driving licences and more.

· AngloINFO Newsroom (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
The latest Italian, European and World news.

· Bringing Up Toddlers in Italy (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Rome)
Answers to questions parents in Italy with young children might have, including information on health matters, preschool, child care and parental benefits.

· Citizen Guides (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
UK and US consulates provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.

· Daylight Savings Time (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Latium's time relates to the rest of the world.

· EU Factsheets: Living & Working in Italy (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Rome)
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Italy: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, Italian social security and more.

· Families & Kids Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Rome)
The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in Rome and the provinces of Latium.

· Gay & Lesbian in Rome & Lazio (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Rome)
Rome and Lazio links for gay men and women.

· Helplines & Support Groups in Rome (The AngloFILE: Support Groups)
Child abuse, drink or drug problems, HIV/AIDS, Red Cross, cancer support, information for the homeless - your helplines, support groups and emergency contacts in Rome and Lazio.

· Living With Teenagers in Italy (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Rome)
Information about issues that effect young people and teens living in Italy, including jobs, volunteer work and exchange programmes. Issues facing teenagers like drugs, alcohol, pregnancy and driving are also addressed.

· Postal Codes (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
Posting a letter in Italy? The post code numbers for all addresses in Lazio that make up the towns and villages of Rome and its provinces.

· Public Holidays in Italy (The AngloFILE: Practical Information)
A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks close and people get the day off in Rome and Lazio's provinces. Includes a calendar or regional Saints' days throughout the country and links to holidays in the UK and US.

· Voting in Italy (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Rome)
If you're resident in Italy you can vote in some Italian elections. This page tells you how.

· Voting in the Australian Federal Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election.

· Voting in the UK General Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here...

· Voting in the US Presidential Elections (The AngloFILE: Consulates & Embassies)
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Presidential election.

· Weather in Rome (The AngloFILE: News & Weather)
Today's weather in your area, with an extended forecast to help you plan ahead. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity and likelihood of rain or other weather conditions.

· What's On - Across Rome & Lazio (The AngloFILE: Community Life: Rome)
AngloINFO Rome's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the region, with events, music, sport and more…

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Computers & Telecoms

· AngloINFO Anywhere (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Specially designed for iPhones, SmartPhones and PDAs, you can have key elements of AngloINFO literally in the palm of your hand. Wherever you are, you can find the local INFOrmation you need most.

· AngloINFO Classifieds & Discussions (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The place for you to buy and sell, find employment or a new car, ask and answer questions, and exchange useful, local information with other members of AngloINFO.

· AngloINFO Postcards (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based greetings cards are ideal for all ages and all occasions - and you can send them at the very last minute if you need to!

· AngloINFO Update (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
AngloINFO's weekly e-mailed newsletter - sign up now!

· Classified Advertisements (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options.

· INFOrmation Pages Index (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
A complete list of AngloINFO's local reference library - the INFOrmation Pages. The essential facts about life in Rome and Lazio.

· Linking to AngloINFO (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
How to get us on to your site - for free. Linking code, logos, and even a search box you can build into your website or blog.

· Technology News (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

· Telephone Directories (The AngloFILE: Internet, Telephone, VOIP & WiFi)
Online phone books for Italy, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users.

· Telephones & Internet in Italy (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
Essential contact information for landline telephones, mobile cellular phones and Internet connections for private, domestic or business use in Italy, as provided by national telecommunications supplier, Telecom Italia and other suppliers.

· The AngloFILE Business Directory (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout Rome and Lazio. Whatever you're looking for, you should find it here - in English!

· What's New: AngloINFO Rome (The AngloFILE: AngloINFO)
What's new on AngloINFO Rome - all the most important and latest additions to the site are listed.

· WiFi Internet Access in Rome & Lazio (The AngloFILE: Computers & Telecoms)
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in the provinces of Rome, elsewhere in Italy or throughout the world.

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Education & Training

· School Holidays in Rome & Lazio (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
The school calendar for Lazio: when schools of Roma, Frosinone, Viterbo, Rieti and Latina close for vacations and the children are on holiday. The calendar includes the dates of summer holidays, the Christmas break and the easter holiday in Rome.

· Schooling in Italy (The AngloFILE: Education & Training)
The basics of the education system in Italy for children in the school system in Rome. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling.

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Entertainment & Arts

· AngloINFO Bookshop (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Carefully selected titles for the Barcelona reader, with access to all of Amazon.co.uk's stock and its secure ordering system.

· English-Language Cinema in Rome (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Information on where and how to find full listings of what's on at the movies today, and in the near future. Where to find out what's showing in Rome.

· English-Language Media (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
A world of information, both local and global - in English. The international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Rome and Lazio.

· Entertainment News (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO.

· Festivals in Lazio, Italy (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Rome and the provinces of Lazio have a full calendar of festivals throughout the year, including the Spring Festival and the Festival of the Sea. Here you will find information and a description of the events with links to their websites where available.

· Literature (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
The top titles set in Italy, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online!

· Movies in English in Rome: This Week (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Information on this week's movies showing in English at cinemas in Rome. Find out what's on where and when.

· Online Games (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Play against yourself or other AngloINFO members with our online games - hangman, Iago and the hugely popular numbers game, Sudoku - can you make the Hall of Fame?

· Television & Radio in Italy (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the radio and TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in Italy.

· Visiting the Museums & Monuments of Rome (The AngloFILE: Entertainment & Arts)
Art, archeology, history, literature... Rome has some of the world's finest museums. Find out how to make the most of them using discount tickets and vouchers.

· What's On: Art (The AngloFILE: Galleries, Art Exhibitions & Sales)
Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in Rome & Latium, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Classical Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming classical music events in Rome, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Jazz, Blues & Folk (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming Jazz events in Rome and the provinces of Lazio, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: Rock, Pop & Soul (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming rock and pop music events in Rome & Lazio, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

· What's On: World Music (The AngloFILE: Theatre, Music & Concert Venues)
Forthcoming world music events in Latium & Rome, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.

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Family Life & Living In Rome

· Animal Organisations in Rome & Lazio (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Pet shelters and refuges, animal rights organisations and other Italian associations for the protection of cats, dogs and other pet animals.

· Death & Dying in Italy (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living In Rome)
Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Lazio. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Italy.

· Essential Animal Information for Italy (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Who to call for animal information, where to go and how the law affects you and your pet - or any other animal that enters your life in Rome.

· EU Factsheets: Living in Italy (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living In Rome)
Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in Italy. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Rome or the provinces of Lazio.

· Getting Married in Italy (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living In Rome)
Information on the Italian marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Italy. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.

· Pet Travel and Moving with Animals to Italy (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from Italy. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries.

· Pets & Animals Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Dogs, Cats, Pets & Animals)
Discuss animals - whether wild or domestic - with fellow users of AngloINFO's lively discussion forums.

· Residence Permits, Permesso di Soggiorno & Carta di Sorggiorno in Italy (The AngloFILE: Family Life & Living In Rome)
Information for EU citizens and non-EU (US, Australian) on the essential "stay permit" (Permesso di Soggiorno) and the residency card (Carta di Soggiorno): Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required.

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Financial & Legal

· Banking in Italy (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on opening an Italian bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods cheques and more.

· Codice Fiscale: the Italian Tax Identification Code (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
The Codice Fiscale is a unique identification number needed to live and work in Italy. It is needed for many administrative matters. Here find information on what it is and how and where to apply for the Italian tax code.

· Exchange Rates (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO.

· Financial & Legal Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
This is the place to ask questions and share information on banking, tax, mortgages, visas and other matters relating to law and money.

· Foreign Exchange Options (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis.

· Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here.

· Lost or Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile Phones in Italy (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in Italy.

· Personal Taxes in Italy (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on Italian taxes: general taxation on income, how it's calculated, when to pay tax, what exemptions there be and more. Also Italian capital gains tax and how it works, and gift and inheritance taxation.

· Property Purchase Taxes in Italy (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Information on who pays what taxes and why in the event of a property being bought in Italy. Includes information on municipal tax and ICI tax and working out the taxable base for the purposes of the registration tax and VAT.

· Vehicle Insurance in Italy (The AngloFILE: Italian Insurance: Car, Home, Life)
General information on an Italian insurance policy, with details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim.

· Wills and Inheritance Law in Italy (The AngloFILE: Financial & Legal)
Key information to understand the various types of Italian Will available, how to go about making a Will and what happens after death. Also find out about Italian inheritance law and how it affects your assets in Italy and elsewhere in the world.

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Food & Drink

· Food & Drink (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Books on Italian wine, the history of the pizza, modern Italian cuisine and recipe books in the AngloINFO Bookshop. Order online from Amazon.

· Foods of Italy (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Italy means pizza and pasta, but it's also so much more. Find out about the history of Italian cuisine, the many courses of an Italian meal and the regional specialities to be found throughout the country: Milanese risotto and veal, Venetian seafoods...

· Mushroom Picking in Italy (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Italy's fields and forests have a wide variety of edible mushrooms. But before heading out to pick them it is essential to have a mushrooming licence. Find out how to get the licence and what mushrooms you can expect to find in the Lazio provinces.

· Wines of Italy (The AngloFILE: Food & Drink)
Italy is one of the world's most significant wine producers. Living in the Rome region makes for an excellent opportunity to sample the local varieties. Find out more.

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Health, Fitness & Beauty

· E112 Form: Obtaining Medical Treatment in Other EU Countries (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered.

· Emergency Telephone Numbers (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Emergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance. Also sea rescue, drug help, poisons and emergency medical doctors and hospitals.

· EU Factsheets: Social Security in Italy (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the Italian employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits.

· European Health Insurance Card (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
The EHIC or "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resources when travelling outside of their EU country of residence.

· Having a Baby in Italy (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Lazio. Who to contact and what to expect from the Italian system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.

· Health Insurance in Italy (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the Italian national medical system, which is managed by the Servicio Sanitario Nacional (SSN). Details on who benefits, where and how to register, and what contributions and benefits to expect.

· Medical Terminology Glossary (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the Italian translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem.

· Notes for the Disabled (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Resources for disabled members of the community, including the wheelchair bound and the hearing or sight-impaired. Information on transport, parking, government aid, social security and non-profit organisations.

· Social Security in Italy (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on the Italian Social Security system(Previdenza Sociale) for EU as well as non-EU citizens, including how and where to apply for maternity, disability, unemployment and survivor benefits.

· Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in Italy (The AngloFILE: Health, Fitness & Beauty)
Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics.

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House & Home Improvements

· Building Renovation: Tax Advantages in Italy (The AngloFILE: Building & Renovation)
Information on the building tax benefits introduced on the materials and work needed when renovating, restoring or restructuring a home in Italy. Benefits are deducted from tax payments. Find out who qualifies and how to apply for deductions.

· Electricity and Home Appliances in Italy (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on the domestic power available, wall socket plugs and voltage of kitchen and living room (fridges, TVs) appliances in Italy.

· Home & Garden Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
This is the place to ask questions and share information on anything to do with your house, renovations, building projects, swimming pools, furniture, shopping and interior design ideas.

· Leaving Italy & Moving On (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Information on what to do when moving from Italy; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.

· Moving House in Italy (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying ENEL and the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Italian move as much as possible.

· Services - Electricity, Gas, Water - in Italy (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Moving in? Information on the essential services in Italy and how to get them connected to your home or office in Rome or the provinces of Lazio. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas.

· Utilities - Service Numbers in Rome & Lazio (The AngloFILE: House & Home Improvements)
Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact numbers for the main utility services in Rome and the provinces of Lazio.

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Property & Real Estate

· Accommodation Wanted Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Looking for a house, flat, villa or studio in Rome or the Lazio province, to rent or to buy? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Buying a House or Property in Italy (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Italian real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Rome you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Italy.

· Buying, Selling and Renovating Property in Italy (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Buying or selling a house, villa or apartment, or planning a renovation in Italy requires several essential steps. These include diagnostic and technical reports and planning for unexpected costs as a result of documents required by Italian law.

· EU Factsheets: Moving to Italy (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Italy: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more.

· Foreign Exchange & Property Purchase in Italy (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer.

· Property Jargon (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Italian real estate words and phrases.

· Renting a House or Apartment in Italy (The AngloFILE: Property & Real Estate)
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Rome: finding accommodation, the contract, the deposit, the lease and the obligations of the landlord and tenant.

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Shopping & Style

· Bring & Buy (Or Sell...) (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
FREE classified ads for Lazio - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

· Conversion Tables (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables.

· Furniture, Hardware, Appliance & Office Supplies Shopping (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
Italian chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home

· Markets in Rome (The AngloFILE: Shopping & Style)
When the countryside comes to you. Find out when and where you can enjoy the pleasures of browsing through an outdoor market in Lazio for local produce, fresh fruit and vegetables and organic food from the bio-food producers.

· Toys & Games: e-Shopping (The AngloFILE: Toys, Games & Hobbies)
Where to buy English-language fun, online. An essential guide to e-shopping for your kids.

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Sport & Leisure

· Fishing & Angling Permits in Italy (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on fishing, angling and the permits required for the fresh water rivers, lakes and dams of the Lazio provinces, as well as sea fishing off the Italian coast. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations.

· Golf in Italy (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information for the golfer on golfing in Rome and Lazio: the Italian Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally.

· Hunting in Italy (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on hunting in Italy: it is regulated to protect flora and fauna; permits are issued to authorised people only, allowing them to hunt during the season in restricted areas. Find out about hunting law in Rome and the provinces of Lazio.

· Sailing & Boating in Italy (The AngloFILE: Sailing & Boats)
Information on the rules on boat licences and sailing permits, the sea safety recommendations, maritime weather and more, with details of the ports and harbours of the Lazio coastline and the Ponzo islands and links to local sailing associations.

· Skiing in Italy (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Practical information on skiing in the Italian Alps, Piedmont and other parts of Italy. The resorts, access, safety and other information relevant to anyone wanting to snowboard, ski, snowshoe walk or do Nordic cross-country skiing.

· Sport & Leisure Discussion Forum (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities.

· Sports News (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics.

· The Great Outdoors in Rome & Lazio (The AngloFILE: Sport & Leisure)
Information on the national parks, nature reserves and locations for hiking, walking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities around Rome and in the provinces of Lazio.

· Yachting News (The AngloFILE: Sailing & Boats)
The latest happenings from around the world of yachts and yachting - stories from media sources around the globe collated in The AngloINFO Newsroom.

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Travel & Tourism

· Airport Hand Baggage Security Rules (The AngloFILE: Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter)
Since 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more.

· Bus, Metro & Tram Services in Rome & Lazio (The AngloFILE: Public Transport: Trains & Buses)
Details and contact information on the regional and city bus, tram and metro transport systems in the Lazio region.

· Holiday Accommodation Options (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Taking a holiday in Rome? Going on vacation in Italy? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering, bed and breakfast, hotel pensione, albergo or youth hostel, find out more.

· Italy - Facts & Figures (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Italy, supplied by the CIA.

· Local Tourism Notes (The AngloFILE: Tourist Offices & Information)
Information relevant to the visitor to Rome and Lazio: where to go, what to do, when to do it.

· Maps of Rome & the Provinces of Lazio (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses!

· Rome Airport Contacts (The AngloFILE: Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter)
How to get in touch with local commercial Airports in Lazio. Up-to-the minute flight information, links to taxis, lost property and airport information.

· Trains & Railways in Italy (The AngloFILE: Public Transport: Trains & Buses)
All you need to know about trains running in (or to and from) Rome.

· Travel Guides - Italy (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!

· Travel Guides - Rome & Lazio (The AngloFILE: Travel & Tourism)
Printed guides to the area in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!