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words by Carol KingThe Sydney Opera House inaugurates its opera season today with a gala performance of Giacomo Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’.The production s…
With New Year's eve approaching, we suggest a mouth watering chickpeas and prawns dish which is great as an antipasto or for Mediterranean finger food…
words by Carol KingCave paintings found on the small island of Favignana in the Aegadian Islands off the northwest coast of Sicily are believed to be…
words by Carol KingThe latest edition of the Pirelli Calendar features photographs of Rio di Janeiro taken by American photojournalist Steve McCurry –…
words by Carol KingThe Cap d’Any a l’Alguer New Year celebration in Alghero, Sardinia is one of the most anticipated events on the island’s calendar.C…
words by Carol KingA report published by the food watchdog Accademia Italiana della Cucina (Italian Academy of Cuisine, AIC) shows more than 60% of cl…
words by Carol KingFrom the 26 December 2012 to 8 January 2013, many of Rome’s museums will hold special events and exhibitions to enable visitors to…
words by Carol KingTrenitalia has unveiled the Frecciarossa 1000 (Red Arrow 1000) high-speed train, which is set to go into service in 2013.Described…
words by Carol KingThe town of Cisternino in Brindisi, Puglia has joined a growing list of places thought to be a haven that will survive the prophesi…
Yesterday, 12.619.000 Italians tuned in to Rai 1 during prime time to hear Roberto Benigni's reading of the Italian Constitution. With this show/lectu…
words by Carol KingThe Michelin Italia Hotel and Restaurant Guide for 2013 is out, and recommends 307 restaurants in Italy, compared with 295 in the 2…
words by Carol KingThe van used to drive Pope John Paul II around during his 1979 visit to Ireland has been turned into a party bus available for hire…
words by Carol KingThe Catholic diocese of Milan is facing such a high demand for exorcisms that it has set up a telephone hotline.The hotline is open…
words by Carol KingThe 115-year-old Italian-American Dina Manfredini (née Guerri) is the oldest woman in the world. She was born in the small town of…
words by Carol KingHollywood star Russell Crowe has voiced his support to save the tomb of the Ancient Roman hero who inspired the film ‘Gladiator’ (2…
words by Carol KingBritish publishing house Hersilia Press has published popular Italian crime writer Sandrone Dazieri’s ‘In a Heartbeat’. Translated…
words by Carol KingVerona city council is introducing fines against those pinning love notes on the walls of the entrance to Casa di Giulietta (Juliet…
Chiara Galiazzo won the sixth season of ‘The X-Factor Italia”. The 26th year old from Padua, wowed the judges singing "Teardrop" by Massive Attack at…
words by Carol KingPope Benedict XVI will tweet his first message next Wednesday, 12 December, on his new Twitter account @Pontifex.The Pope’s first t…
words by Carol KingOnly the day after the Duchess of Cambridge’s pregnancy was announced, an artisan in Naples has created a nativity scene to honour…