Italian are back with three new flavours of gnocchi: prosecco, popping candy and snowball – and you can try them for free. Three new flavours: Prosecco gnocchi: baked gnocchi dipped in a prosecco and white chocolate sauce. Popping candy gnocchi: baked gnocchi dipped in dark chocolate sauce and then rolled in popping candy Snowball gnocchi: baked gnocchi that’s served […]
We take a look at the beautiful home of Gallura Buskers Festival, the International Festival of Street Artists and Contemporary Circus which featured amazing entertainment and fantasy in the magical nights of Santa Teresa Gallura. The 5th edition of the Gallura Buskers Festival was held from 17th to 23rd July and was a long anticipated event of […]
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 […]
Molise is the youngest of Italy’s 20 regions, and perhaps its least-known. Decidedly mountainous in the west (and quite hilly in the east) it is perceived as being inaccessible – which makes it the perfect destination for the intrepid Heather Crombie. Situated between sea and mountains, half way between the centre and the south of Italy, […]
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 […]
The new issue of Italia! is out now, get a little bit closer to the country you love… Explore Molise, one of Italy’s hidden gems, take a guided tour of Sicily’s hotspots and Milan’s newest creative space, the historic Cimiterio Monumentale, and travel the Prosecco trail in the Veneto. Plus, cook traditional Tuscan and seasonal recipes, […]
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, […]
Relaxing on a beach in Italy may never be the same again – for the first time, a highly venomous lionfish has been found in Italy These lionfish have multi-coloured frills and striped bodies making them one of the most vibrant creatures in the sea, but they are also among the most venomous. They have sharp spines that are […]