The International Nora Jazz Festival is back for it’s 8th Edition, “Women in Jazz”. This summer the International Nora Jazz Festival travels around the world. Now in its 8th year, the “queen” of Pula’s summer season will feature four international artists: from Italy, the pianistic inspiration of Rita Marcotulli; from Argentina, the sensual voice of Karen […]
Summer brings festivals and events galore to Italy this month. June plays host to medieval football breaking out in Florence, light and sound in Venice, film and arts in Sicily, jousting skills in Arezzo and a good old tug-of-war in Pisa. 8-11 June – MORE Festival Never let it be said that Venice is stuck in the […]
The thought of renovating a property can be daunting, Gary from D&G Design is on hand to put your minds at ease. Ever dreamed of that rustic farmhouse surrounded by olive groves and orange trees? Or a medieval townhouse perched high in a mountain-top town that offers views of lush fields, rolling hills and the Adriatic Sea? […]
Behind every recipe there is a secret and ours is to have and to know a typical Italian grandma! Who is more able than her to give advice and suggestions for turning a simple dish into something delicious? Nevertheless, if you want to meet her, you must go to the Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy, and more precisely […]
If you love a glass (or indeed a bottle) of Prosecco to enjoy with your meal or to help you destress then feel confident in the knowledge that you are not alone. It turns out that Britain is actually the world’s biggest fan of the Italian fizz. We apparently consumed a third of all the prosecco produced […]
Italy’s cabinet has approved a law that will make vaccinations compulsory for children starting at state schools. The law will apply to children aged up to six years old. The vaccines include those against measles and meningitis, cases of which have risen dramatically in Italy recently. The decree was slightly held up by debate over the age at […]
Around 2,300 migrants were rescued off the Libyan coast on Thursday, according to the Italian coastguard. Coastguard and military vessels were among others who helped to rescue the migrants, who were packed into wooden boats and rubber dinghies. “About 2,300 migrants were rescued in the Mediterranean today,” the coastguard said in a statement. Some 46,000 migrants had reached […]
According to the Bloomberg Global Health Index, Italy is the healthiest country in the World. Out of the 163 countries it that someone born in Italy can expect to live well into their eighties. This is quite a difference compared to the average age of death in Sierra Leone being 52. Italy is among the most developed […]
Italy is giving away more than 100 historic buildings in a bid to boost slow tourism. The kind of buildings up for grabs include castles, houses and towers. The idea is to tempt visitors away from crowded city centres and towards more rural and less popular areas. You won’t have to pay a penny for […]
Italian fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana and luxury appliance company Smeg have released a stunning, vibrant kitchenware collection at Salone del Mobile, Milan’s famous furniture fair. Taking inspiration from their heritage, Dolce & Gabbana have unveiled Sicilian-inspired bold colours and intricate patterns into their dynamic ‘Sicily is my Love’ collection. The brand new multi-coloured range, includes kettles, toasters, blenders, […]