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 ...