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[Latest news]Terra MadreOnce again this year, during the third edition of 'Terra Madre - Incontro mondiale delle comunità del cibo' (Terra Madre – World Meeting of Food Communities), scheduled to take place from 23 to 27 October 2008, the Municipal Council asks the people of Torino to host one or more of the participants in the delegations of the 1500 food communities from over 150 nations. [2008.09.18]

Facilitations for transitA telegram released by the Ministry of the Interior establishes, on a transitory basis valid from 1 August 2008 to 31 January 2009, certain facilitations for transit through the EU member states by citizens of other countries, who have a permit of residence which is currently undergoing renewal and who are therefore able to present the receipt of Poste Italiane SPA. [2008.08.04]

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsThe Municipal Police would like to remind you that several amendments have been made to articles 186 and 187 of the Italian Highway Code, concerning 'driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs' by the introduction of Law no. 92 of 23 May 2008 on 'Urgent measures concerning public safety'. [2008.07.17]

Public transport at nightNight service: a new transport network for Torino’s nightlife. From the night of Friday 27 June, 10 new lines will link the city centre, particularly Piazza Vittorio Veneto, with the rest of the city. [2008.06.30]

Exemption from payment of ICIDecree Law. 93/2008 has been published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale (Official Gazette - issue 124 dated 28/5/08), envisaging, as of 16 June, exemption from payment of ICI (Municipal property tax) for property used as the owner’s principle residence, as recorded in the Municipal registers, and related appurtenances, restricted to a single garage or parking space in category C6. [2008.06.24]

The short stay-new regulation proceduresThe Minister for the Interior Amato has signed the ministerial decree containing the new short stay regulation procedures. The Law has abolished stay permits for foreigners staying in the country for less than three months for visits, business, tourism or studies. [2008.03.31]