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Culture
by John Bensalhia |
John Bensalhia looks at a mixture of festivals, shows and exhibitions taking place in Italy throughout February 2014. February is the first sign that things…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
Olympic champion Armin Zoeggeler will be the Italian flag bearer at the Winter Olympics, which begin February 7 in Sochi, Russia. The decision was announced…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
At least 550,000 Italians now call the U.K. their home, according to estimates by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Consulate there. To help a growing…
Culture
by John Bensalhia |
John Bensalhia begins his monthly look at some interesting and notable events, shows and exhibitions taking place in Italy. January's normally the month that…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
Francesco Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship which crashed into rocks off the coast of Tuscany in early 2012 killing 32 people, lowered…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati |
Bologna-based Carpigiani Gelato University has recently launched the first “Gelato Smartfood” class, a revolutionary course of artisan gelato developed by…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
After many international versions, Andrea Ponzoni from Lecco successfully completed his “Kiss Me, I’m Italian” mission in China. A graduate of Chinese…
Culture
by Carol King |
Your guide to what’s on in Italy this winter, from art shows and sports events, to festivals and concerts. ARTS     La Madonna di Foligno in Milan…
Lifestyle
by Anonymous (not verified) |
Appearing on the cover of this week’s issue of Vanity Fair Italia, Democratic Party leader hopeful Matteo Renzi has sparked amused comments in the Italian…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
Via Fondazza in Bologna has become the first “social street” in Italy. The idea originates from a Facebook group, Residenti in Via Fondazza (Via Fondazza…