Living in Abruzzo offers a unique blend of authentic Italian traditions, breathtaking landscapes and a slower pace of life, whether you’re an expat, digital nomad, retiree or family starting fresh. Already here or still planning the move, our practical guides cover everything from residency and visas to the real cost of living, schools and healthcare, drawn from local knowledge and real expat experience.
In July 2023, the Abruzzo Regional Council quietly approved a set of new rules and report that would reshape which towns qualify for vital EU funding. On paper, it was part of a national, well-intentioned plan, the PSNAI – National Strategic Plan for Internal Areas – a strategy to help rebalance rural areas nationally and...
Our climate emergency at play in San Benedetto dei Marsi and Pescina: flooding, food, and the forgotten art of project management
With Abruzzo facing another intensely hot and dry summer, the region is taking emergency steps to manage both heat-related risks and growing water shortages.
A letter on migration and inclusion penned from the small village of Fontecchio (AQ) in Abruzzo by Sebastian Alvarez, Made in Peru, rebranded in the US, a limited-edition hybrid with global complications
