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Crime
in Italy: Although there are very few violent
crimes, pilferings, wallets, bags and car robberies
are common. Most of these nonviolent crimes happen
in the crowded tourist zones, where pickpockets
take advantage of the tumult to commit their misdeeds.
Security: Occasionally
there are episodes of political violence in Italy,
usually related to the internal problems or social
protests, such as during the demonstration against
the G8 in Genoa during 2001.
Some tips: Those
travellers who wish to have a stay without problems,
are advised to follow few basic rules :
* the best way to handle money is through traveller
checks, and change as it is needed;
* as far as possible, leave value objects (jewelry,
traveller checks, credit cards, airplane tickets,
etc) in a safe-deposit box of the hotel or place
where you are lodging. It is also possible to find
companies that offer a service of safe-deposit boxes
in the Yellow Pages.
* Do not leave luggage in a car without watching.
* Hire a travel insurance to cover the expenses
of any loss or robbery that you may have.