Montenero d'Orcia oil third in Mario Solinas competition - Olive oil from the Franci di Montenero d'Orcia press near Grosseto, won third place in the…
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Tue, 11/27/2007 - 04:12
An ancient empire that clashed with Babylon and Egypt spread terror using sick sheep, an Italian researcher believes.Until now, the Hittites of Anatol…
Tue, 11/27/2007 - 03:24
Equal Opportunities Minister Barbara Pollastrini urged parliament on Monday to give a rapid green light to an upcoming bill which would make stalking…
Mon, 11/26/2007 - 06:05
A new exhibition here charts Italy's tentative first steps from a devastated, post-war society into the early phases of the modern, industrial nation…
Mon, 11/26/2007 - 05:18
A famed northern Italian salmon has kept Italy top of the European quality-food charts.On Friday the so-called Cremona salmon, which is fished and pre…
Mon, 11/26/2007 - 04:46
Fabio Capello on Friday declared a strong interest in becoming England's new coach.''It would be a very interesting challenge,'' Capello said in an in…
Mon, 11/26/2007 - 04:37
GreenÆ Oscar goes to two Tuscan businesses - Two Tuscan agricultural businesses have been selected to be examples of the fight against artificial goo…
Mon, 11/26/2007 - 03:54
This winter's influenza season is expected to peak between January and February and around three to five million people will catch the flu, according…
Mon, 11/26/2007 - 03:39
A platoon of women soldiers took over guard duties at Italy's presidential palace for the first time Friday.''I'm so thrilled,'' said Corporal Stella…
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 06:19
No date set, but plans are in the works - Celebrated Florentine fashion house, Ferragamo - which brings in over one billion euro and sells 90% of its…
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 05:21
Domestic violence is the biggest killer of women in Europe, according to statistics released here on Thursday.Figures presented at a conference on vio…
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 05:09
The European Commission will allocate 101.1 mln euros ($147.8 mln ) for the Italian wine industry for the period of 2007-2008, European Agriculture an…
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 05:07
Sex continues to be a popular pastime for Italian couples well into older age, according to a new study, highlights of which were published this week.…
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 04:50
Italy's trade deficit outside the European Union improved in October and was also lower for the first ten months of the year, compared to periods last…
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 04:23
A hazy view of marriage and the family is behind the spread of Aids and other sexually transmitted diseases in Africa, Pope Benedict XVI said on Monda…
Sat, 11/24/2007 - 05:14
The Sicilian Institute of Vines and Wine will promote its wines in Japan, China and Shanghai during the Asian stage of Vinitaly Tour initiative.The in…
Sat, 11/24/2007 - 05:06
Foreign tourists spent 4.8 bln euros ($7.0 bln) in Rome in 2006, up 12.3% compared to 2005, the Italian Foreign Exchange Office (UIC) said.In the firs…
Sat, 11/24/2007 - 04:53
Women seeking asylum in Italy face a tougher time of it than men, according to a new study.According to the document, presented at a conference organi…
Sat, 11/24/2007 - 04:46
Air France-KLM Chairman Jean-Cyril Spinetta said on Thursday his his company had still not decided whether or not to submit a bid for a controlling st…
Sat, 11/24/2007 - 04:13
An Italo-Austrian team has made a breakthrough with withered leg muscles that could offer hope to people who have lost the use of their legs because o…