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I have to say, how good TI are in responding to problems, twice now in the last few months, we have had problems (not of their making), and within 24/36 hrs they have been here fixing, photographing the poles, sorting things out etc.bravo TI,S

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 14:44

Well...................it looks like this site's demise is imminent, it has slipped downwards rapidly over the last few days to the point of hardly any posts, we have gone (very) slow again and it is almost on its last legs ?S

Tue, 09/20/2011 - 04:20

AGI) Rome - Out of a total of 13,500 checks on receipts issued in Rome, Jan to Aug, tax police report fines in 51pc of cases.

Thu, 09/15/2011 - 01:57

Ryanair passengers must sign up for a new branded pre-paid card available from 4 October in order to avoid an administration fee of £6 per journey.Passengers using Mastercard pre-paid cards, which currently exempt them from the fee, will be charge

Wed, 09/14/2011 - 13:17

Not sure how relevant this is at this late stage ?Italy Italian General strike 6 September, 2011Update 1 September Italian airport operational personnel, technical maintenance personnel will also strike this day from 8am to 4pm utc.

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 13:43

Well, early July, well into the 30s................anybody TOO hot yet ??S

Thu, 07/07/2011 - 10:09

Hi Folks,I KNOW this is an odd one...............We are travelling from Le Marche to BAVARIA (yes) in December (yes DECEMBER)......We would like to stop off for a single night on the way, we ideally would like a small town, where we can spend an a

Wed, 07/06/2011 - 13:13

Should this be a concern to us here in Italy ? Shares in Italy's banks fell sharply after Moody's threatened to cut the country's sovereign debt rating, saying structural weaknesses such as a rigid labour market pose a challenge to gro

Mon, 06/20/2011 - 16:14

Is it me, or is this year starting off very well weather wise ?............ not a lot of long-lasting snow (for us) early on and now(we are only mid June) it's 'hot'................, I recall some weeks ago having to water the gar

Sat, 06/18/2011 - 10:11

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Wed, 01/19/2011 - 23:35

Hazy, well done indeed for the research! Is there any point in the EU?????? Other than a massive financial drain on member states? It seems that whatever one tries to do (because this is how it is done in my 'home' country), there seems to be differing rules and THEN these differing rules are interpreted and applied differently across the many provinces in Italy (and lord knows where else in the EU) ! [I can confirm that the Italian government do claim expenses from the UK for your health care in Italy.] I'm particularly surprised at this one..............one could therefore assume that the UK claims similar from Italy, and all the other EU countries do the same? My gawd.........what bureaucracy.... ..crikey charlie!! Thanks again, S

Wed, 01/05/2011 - 12:23

I am slowly adapting to life here after three years....(!! I know, a slow learner !!). Anyway, we have had some building work done around and about our property in those three years and it was amazing how quickly all of the rubble disappeared as soon as I said that I didn't want it!! Guess what....................on a number of occasions I have thought 'I wish that I had kept that as it could have done nicely for 'any number'  of jobs' !!! Most Italians keep EVERYTHING, because they will want it one day ! one  lives and (slowly) learns!.............I like the brazier idea! S

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 12:46

Likewise here............... S

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 09:59

As Tom Jones used to say...........ho ho ho ho ho ho! S

Answer to: GP
Sun, 01/02/2011 - 01:17

Hi Hazy, I am really sorry re your plight AND you are located in the Ascoli Piceno area. There has been a LOT of conversation about this over 60 (and below 65) age group on these boards. I suggest starting with the 'Marche Healthcare' group area. Penny is our resident expert, and no doubt will respond in due course. The bottom line is (as I understand it) regarding charges is that for 'non critical' requirements one pays the total cost where prescriptions are concerned, for 'critical' conditions they should be free. Blood tests and the like are paid for and can vary in the amount of the cost dependent upon how many tests are doing done with your sample. (it's called paying the ticket). Re your understanding - I'm going to check in the UK as I understand they give Italy money for me to the Italian health Service once I'm sixty,  - I'm not aware of this, but I believe that due to people retiring to Italy/France/Spain etc from the likes of the UK, each of these countries have similar charging structures for the over 60s to cover the ever increasing costs. I suggest you search these boards as there will be a LOT of info that may be helpful. You may also find a LOT of responses to your posts as well! Good luck with your fight and more importantly your health, S

Mon, 12/27/2010 - 11:46

..............but I like it !! S

Mon, 12/27/2010 - 11:43

Much the same across Europe..............if you are below the age of 65, you pay a sliding charge.....if a 'critical' illness...............free, other items you pay. It seems wrong to me as if you were living in the UK they would be free from the age of 60 (I think?)........but across the EU things change ( I totally disagree but that's the inconsistency of the EU..let  us know how you get on please? S

Wed, 12/22/2010 - 10:51

I recommend that you go there , they are on the SP 78 in Ripe San Ginesio (Via val di Fiastra) ...telephone 0733 663676, I have used them for nigh on 3 years and in general excellent service, I have just upgraded to their 4mb service (32E per month)...................doeswhat I need (and I bet I do more than 'you' !!!!) ..... Good luck, also for live streaming UK TV .....I use My Personal Network, or iPORTAL, both do the same things for circa £5 per month. buon natale a tutti, S

Tue, 12/21/2010 - 09:14

I think that if 'you' do the sums and 'you' determine for whatever reason, that it is the right thing for 'you' then go for it.............and well done I say ! It is just too much 'pay now gain later' for me, and particularly considering that the people that may help you through to success in the project (eg Bank, Enel, Govt), are taking (as I see it) ZERO risk? I look forward to congratulating you on this Forum in 10 years time ! (I might come for a loan !!!) Good Luck, S

Mon, 12/20/2010 - 11:20

Well................what a wonderful and very direct set of questions Capo Boi............ Prett much my thinking over the last few years, I would REALLY like some equally specific answers, the shorter the better for me as I have been struggling with this for ages! There seems to be a lot of smoke and mirrors around these solar panel thingies, very much a case of pay NOW (as in - possibly go into debt) and you MIGHT save later IF things go according to plan ! I think it would be good if the energy companies or governments fund these initiatives and, if it doesn't work as planned, the individual doesn't then have to take the hit ? What on earth would (say)Enel do if we all (everyone) went down this route, they wouldn't have a business! So I can't see them (or any govenrment) allowing it to happen. Which is a shame because we should be making more out of the natural resources around here. S