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English Language Media in Milan

A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Milan and Lombardy.

Radio

The BBC World Service can be listened to on short wave, while the main BBC stations and other English-language radio stations can be received via satellite TV installations.

To see West and South West Europe's frequency chart: Click here
To see a list of frequencies: Click here

As all times given are GMT, an hour must be added in winter and two hours in summer for local time (CET).

Voice of America is also available on short wave, with NewsNow.

To see its frequency chart for Lombardy: Click here
To view the programme guide: Click here

Radio in Milan

The Italian Radio Relay Service (IRRS) was founded as a shortwave radio station in 1987, with the intention of reaching the largest number of Europeans by radio. Currently, with the help of the Milan-based, non-profit organisation NEXUS-IBA, IRRS shortwave broadcasts programmes dealing with many different subjects in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Polish and Ukrainian.

To read more about NEXUS-IBA: Click here

IRRS Shortwave can be found on the following frequencies:

From Europe 7,120, 3,985 and 3,955 kHz (41 metre band) daily: Schedules
From Milan 88.85 MHz FM with programming in English language

For more information, contact:

NEXUS – International Broadcasting Association
At: P.O. Box 10980, 20110 Milan (MI)
Tel: 02 266 6971
Fax: 02 706 38151
e-mail
Website
Italian Groove Radio broadcasts Italian, British and American music with announcements in English. Listen online with WinAmp Media Player.
Rai International Radio broadcasts daily foreign language news bulletins on Hotbird 6 and on the Internet
To find out broadcast times for news bulletins in the language of choice: Click here

Radio on the Internet: English language stations online

Radio stations often stream their broadcasts on the Internet. In order to listen to their programmes it is necessary to have Realplayer or Windows Media Player, both of which can be downloaded.

For a full list of online stations throughout the world, see Radio Locator
To see a list of the many stations available, see Mike's Radio World, Live 365, Broadcast Live, and Streema Online Radio Stations

By selecting one of the stations below, it is possible to access live radio:

Followers of fashion may listen to interviews in Italian and English on the FashionFM website

On the Monitor RadioTV website it is possible to listen to British, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish radio programmes

For radio programmes broadcast from the Vatican: Click here

Television

To watch English language free-to-air programmes (unscrambled) such as BBC World, CNBC Europe, CNN International, Euronews, MTV, Travel and Skynews, requires a satellite reception system capable of picking up the Astra-1 satellite cluster.

For a list of free-to-air Astra-1 digital channels available in Italy: Click here

More channels are available via a HotBird system available on the HotBird satellite cluster at 13.0º East.

A list of HotBird channels can be found in the Eutelsat directory (PDF)

The free-to-air English-language TV channels included in HotBird are the following:

ITV, BBC ONE and BBC TWO programmes are available with the Astra 2 system. These and all the other free-to-air channels can be received by any standard digital satellite receiver and large (90cm+) satellite dish.

For a list of what's on TV across Europe: Click here

Internet Television Tuners

Holersoft is an Internet television tuner that allows users to see over 1,200 on line TV stations from around the world. The television channels are streamed through the Internet connection, without need for a PC TV card. It is advisable to use a high-speed Internet connection. A free, trial version can be downloaded.

Sopcast is a free, streaming, direct broadcast system based on P2P which allows users to watch international TV programmes online.

Ahusoft provides international live television channels and online radio stations. A free, trial version (and the option to buy) are available on the Ahusoft website.

For more Internet TV options: Click here

The Italian TV broadcasting company Rai, shows some satellite TV programmes in English, such as the Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, on Rai Sat Extra.

To see a timetable: Click here

Magazines and Newspapers

EasyMilano is a free, biweekly publication dedicated to the English speaking community of Milan. This magazine can be found at several distribution outlets and may be also obtained by subscription or downloaded from the website

Hello Milano is a monthly magazine dedicated to English-speakers who live in Milan. Free copies are distributed in hotels, tourist information offices, consulates and many other locations. The magazine includes a city guide, news, information and events.

Hello Milano
Website
e-mail

Founded in 1976, the monthly magazine MonitoR Radio TV has articles on radio programmes, television, broadcasting technology, audio video production, advertising agencies, producers and programmes distributors in both English and Italian.

Media Age Srl
At: Via San Michele del Carso 11, 20121 Milan (MI)
Tel: 02 439 10135
Fax: 02 439 99112
Website

The English monthly magazines Gay Times and DIVA can be found in some Milan bookshops selling foreign books and magazines, such as:

Libreria Babele
At: Via San Nicolao 10, 20123 Milan (MI)
Tel: 02 365 61149
Fax: 02 365 51156
e-mail
Website

Online Media in English in Italy

The Magazine is a periodical covering education and culture in Europe, with in-depth articles and reports on EU policies, available in five languages: English, German, Spanish, French and Italian. It is only available by subscription.

Trekking, an Italian magazine featuring accommodation, excursions, events, holidays and articles, has online versions in English, German and Italian. To see the section on Lombardy: Click here

The newspaper Corriere della Sera, featuring articles about Italian life, politics, news and recipes can be read in English online.

Milano Per Me information about events, services and tours in Milan, including digital pictures, moving pictures, films and songs about the city.

The Informer is an online guide to living in Italy, understanding Italian bureaucracy and overcoming difficulties in dealing with laws, tax, social security and labour regulations.