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Caffe al bacio: coffee with a chocolate kiss in Naples

31 March, 2020

A bar in Naples is serving up a new take on Italian coffee, called the “caffé al bacio”. “Bacio” means ‘kiss’ in Italian, and much like the bacio gelato flavour, this involves using Italy’s premier hazelnut spread, Nutella.The caffé al…

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Italian mountaineering legend dies

31 March, 2020

Back in 1954, Italian Achille Compagnoni reached the peak of K2, along with fellow expeditioner Lino Lacedelli. The feat was a huge one, coming just a year after Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach Everest.Compagnoni’s and Lacedelli’s achievement was a…

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Giorgio Armani cruising through the Italian islands on Main Armani yacht

31 March, 2020

Italian designer Giorgio Armani has been spotted in Amalfi. His luxury yacht Main ancored off the Amalfitan coast was cynosure of all eyes. Built just a three years ago, this super boat cost King Giorgio more than 40 million euros!

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MV Agusta, Pagani and the Frecce Tricolori

31 March, 2020

Recently the Italian jet fighting aerobatic team, the Frecce Tricolori celebrated its 50th anniversary and it’s not exaggerated to say that the incredible team is one of Italy’s pride and joys. The team often performs all over Italy to the…

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Interview with Berlusconi escort girl Patrizia d'Addario on television

31 March, 2020

It is very very difficult to over-emphasise the incredible figures that Italian state producer Rai had on interviewing Patrizia d’Addario, the escort girl at the centre of the Berlusconi scandal. At peak, more than eight million people tuned in to…

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Tuscan cooking and restaurants: wild boar at the Antica Osteria Agania in Arezzo

30 March, 2020

While wild boar is not perhaps Italian summer fare, it is definitely a traditional Tuscan dish which is being celebrated in Arezzo with an event called “The boar in history: archaeology and myth”.The event is organised by Castiglion Fiorentino town…

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Bernardo Bertolucci jury president at Venice Film Festival?

30 March, 2020

Venice film festival artistic director Marco Muller has lots of new ideas for what should be his last festival! In fact, according to Il Manifesto, he’s planning to offer the presidency of the jury to Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci and…

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Cortina d'Ampezzo: Hotel Cristallo offers Canaletto exhibition package

30 March, 2020

Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the most exclusive ski resorts here in Italy, so if you’re planning to spend a few days in this delightful town up in the mountains, the famous hotel Cristallo - established since 1901 and frequented…

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Art, Design and Technology at the Salone del Mobile 2009 in Milan

30 March, 2020

The 48th edition of Salone del Mobile 2009 is now officially over. It was impossible to see everything, but I loved what I saw and was thrilled by the atmosphere I could breathe there. Its combination of art, design and…

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Armani woven zippered key holder

30 March, 2020

This Armani woven zippered key holder made from the softest calfskin leather you can imagine and complemented by the Armani logo is extremely classy and elegant; a beautifully crafted item that can be bought online at www.emporioarmani.com

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Kevin Munroe's Dead of Night to open the Rome Film Festival

30 March, 2020

The Rome film festival is about to ring up the curtain on its fifth edition (October 28 - November 5) but fans of the twilight saga will be bitterly disappointed, the much awaited new movie starring heartthrob Robert Pattinson will…

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Venice: Johnny Depp turns graffiti artist

30 March, 2020

Last May Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie were in Venice to film The tourist; one evening after dining at Rossa Rosa in piazza San Marco, one of his favourite restaurants in the city, the Hollywood actor, happy and satisfactorily full,…

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George Clooney to buy new Italian villa on Lake Maggiore

30 March, 2020

In more gossip from Italy, George Clooney could buy a new luxury villa in Italy on Lake Maggiore, replacing the famous Clooney Villa Oleandra on Lake Como at Cernobbio. According to reports, the new villa may or may not be…

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Moving to Italy? Quality of life classification best in northern Italy

30 March, 2020

If you’re moving to Italy and looking for a good quality of Italian life while you’re at it, you’d best consider the northern regions of the Belpaese. In a time when Italy is struggling through a significant financial crisis, and…

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Christmas in Val d'Aosta : Christmas markets, food festivals and art contests

30 March, 2020

December is the best month to discover (or rediscover if you have already been there) the Aosta Valley up in the north of Italy; Christmas markets and rustic food festivals (along of course with its snow trails) are its chief…

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Baby Vanity, the armchair for younger managers

30 March, 2020

Vanity fair armchair is one of the most successful models ever made by Frau ! Its sinuous lines have really defined Modernity. In the 30s the armchair Vanity Fair represented a model of true elegance and comfort. It was a…

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Eating out in the Castelli romani region: Mascelloni at Genzano

30 March, 2020

The Castelli Romani is a group of towns near Rome famous for the beauty of its landscape and the refreshing cool air. The region is also famous for its delicious cuisine and the superb restaurants which, during the hot summer…

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Kraski Pust: the amazing Slovenian carnival in Opicina, Trieste

30 March, 2020

I don’t know if you are familiar with Slovenian traditions. To tell the truth I was not and when someone just a few days ago told me about the famous Kraski Pust or Slovenian carnival which each year takes place…

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Milan Fashion week: Belen Rodriguez launches Pin Up Stars

30 March, 2020

Show girl Belen Rodriguez who became famous for her scandalous affair with Italian photographer Fabrizio Corona has just launched her own clothing line at Milan Fashion week; a collection made up of sexy mini dress, Brazilian coulottes and super hot…

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Dolce & Gabbana black patent leather belt

30 March, 2020

This glossy patent leather belt by Dolce & Gabbana will make you stand out from the rest.The enamel covered plaque buckle bearing the sparkling silver logo of the brand will add a touch of extravagant elegance to your appearance. Price:…

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Italy's post offices redesigned by Massimo Iosa Ghini

30 March, 2020

Italy’s post offices are getting a makeover with Massimo Iosa Ghini, in a project that is set to revamp the system and create a contemporary look, with flexibility and functionality. The move should be appreciated by anyone who has had…

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Learning Italian from Mozart: "Così fan tutte" translated "all women are like that"

30 March, 2020

Recently we spoke about Geri Halliwell’s and Fabrizio Politi’s split, and I mentioned the phrase “Così fan tutte“. The words are the title of Mozart’s famous opera set in Venice, which takes up the theme of “fiancée swapping”.In a complicated…

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Rome is preparing to host EuroPride 2011

30 March, 2020

The Mario Mieli association is organising the Europride 2011 which will take place in Rome next June. Everything will revolve around the multiethnic Esquilino district where the much talked about Europride Park will be set up. The event will be…

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Milan's Salone del Mobile design festival: Mirror Thinking at Pucci by Felice Limosani

30 March, 2020

Milan’s amazing trade fair, the Salone del Mobile, has started, marking a busy time in the city with international visitors from the world of design. There is a fair dash of fashion thrown in too, with some Milan shops participating…

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Italian cocktails: Negroni Old and original glass design from Venice

30 March, 2020

When you’re next at happy hour in Italy, you might find the barman confused when you ask for a Negroni, as now not just the famous Negroni cocktail exists. You might also find yourself with an aperitif called Negroni Old,…