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The beatification of Pope Pius XII will not take place in the near future, according to Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See's press off…
The center right triumphed in the eight provincial votes held in Sicily on Sunday and Monday winning all that was up for grabs, including the three 'r…
A champion ex-harness racer worth millions of euros at stud was stolen Monday night from one of Italy's top stud farms.The owner of the stud farm near…
Roberto Donadoni expects a top-level display from the Azzurri in Tuesday night's Euro 2008 survival battle against France.''This evening we're going t…
What market in Italy is complete without the stall absolutely bursting with the colours of sweet peppers in all shapes and sizes. You can roast them,…
American director Ron Howard was refused permission to film scenes in Rome churches for his latest movie, Angels and Demons, because the story does no…
Italy is the European and world leader for the production of organic wine, according to a report drawn up for the 16th congress of the International F…
Italians may be marrying less but they are spending more on their weddings and honeymoons, according to a report from national statistics bureau Istat…
The government's moves since taking office last month are ruining a post-electoral climate of goodwill established with the opposition, centre-left le…
Pope Benedict XVI on Monday spoke out against arms trafficking which he said foments violence that sometimes strikes against the Church.The pope made…
Big cruise liners are devastating the Venice lagoon damaging not only the environment but also creating a health hazard for residents, environmental g…
Antonio Cassano has been tipped to start for Italy against France in the old rivals' Euro 2008 Group C survival battle on Tuesday night.Coach Roberto…
An increasing number of Italian wine producers are making kosher wine, including the famed vineyard of Feudi di San Gregorio in the southern region of…
Florence University's LENS lab in Sesto Fiorentino has executed research that opens new doors in the study of electric conductors and for the first ti…
A dentist in the northern Italian city of Genoa is offering his services on the Internet in exchange for sex.''Dentist, 40, offers free dental care of…
Lecce won a promotion play-off against Albinoleffe Sunday night to join Chievo Verona and Bologna in Serie A next year.The three replace Parma, Empoli…
The Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Cambiano and SACE have signed an agreement with the goal of supporting the activities of Tuscan export businesses.…
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani is to receive France's most prestigious award, becoming a member of the Legion d'Honneur, it was announced Friday.…
Gelaterie that produce homemade gelato are booming all over Tuscany. The region currently counts 564 homemade gelato shops, an increase of 26% over 20…
Banca Cr Firenze and Centro Fidi Terziario have agreed to supply a 30 million euro plafond in financing for small and mid sized businesses in Tuscany,…