In Italian news this February, 400-year-old dentures discovered, Italy’s best pastry shop, and McDonalds lawsuit against the city of Florence… Glad it’s all over ‘Gladiators’ have once again been banned from the streets of Rome. Following a similar regulation that expired in November, Mayor Virginia Raggi has ordered actors portraying the historical characters to keep […]
One family that enjoyed dinner out at a local restaurant last week had a lovely surprise when they received the bill for their food… It included a five percent discount for their ‘well-behaved children’. Antonio Ferrari, the owner of a wine bar in the northern city of Padua, came up with the idea when in came a party of […]
Today, we celebrate the birth of our great opera star Luciano Pavarotti Born in Modena, Pavarotti first experienced the musical art form alongside his father in his city’s chorus. He became increasingly famous over the 71 years of his fascinating life and will always be remembered for bringing opera to the people – he was rewarded for this over his […]
If you didn’t love Jamie Oliver already, you will now, his plan to help victims of the earthquake in Amatrice is brilliant This article was originally written by Daily Mail The UK’s favourite chef Jamie Oliver is encouraging the nation to follow him in making donations from the sales of his classic pasta dish which comes […]
Italy wants its women to become baby-making machines. The article was originally written by Fortune. September 22 is the official date for the Italy’s ‘Fertility Day’. The state sponsored celebration has been constructed in order to promote family planning and parenthood. If you can’t believe it, then wait until you hear this… The government’s campaign to raise […]
The latest Italian news this Month – Rome elects it’s first ever lady, Sophia Loren’s dress goes on auction and Keira makes waves in Venice… Take me home If there’s one thing that gets us through the working day, it’s the thought of al fresco dining while enjoying a sumptuous Italian vista. Well, you have […]
On Sunday 14 August 2016 you could be heading to the Festival Italia at Brands Hatch… In celebration of Italian motoring, Brands Hatch will host the inaugural Festival Italia on the date of 14 August 2016. The event will run on the world famous 1.2 mile Brands Hatch Indy circuit. Race content will be all Italian, […]
The Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, visited the Alessi factory in Omegna just over a week ago and praised Italy’s prime design production. Adapted from Alessi While travelling through Piedmont to experience the region’s productivity first-hand, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi paid a visit to Alessi’s facilities at Crusinallo. He was welcomed into the Headquarters, near Lake Orta by […]
Now, nearly a month ago, Britain voted to leave the European Union, and many if not most British expats in Italy are deeply concerned. But we need to look at the positive effects this could have as well… Credit: This article was originally from The Local. It has not been easy, but we’ve had a go at looking on […]
Would you want your children to be taught how to drink wine…let us know what your reaction to this news snippet is… Italian school children as young as six could soon be taught how to drink wine. The proposal forms part of a parliamentary bill designed to prevent irresponsible drinking among young people and help them appreciate […]