Misc

Ivana Trump won't divorce her young Italian husband Rossano Rubicondi

25 April, 2020

Apparently multimillionaire Ivana Tramp won’t divorce from Rossano Rubiconi, her young Italian husband. Mr Rubicondi glad of the popularity he gained almost overnight with his participation in the tv show L’ isola dei famosi (and his much talked about love…

Italian ski resorts open for night skiing in Italy

24 April, 2020

In some Italian ski resorts, you actually don’t get the opportunity to be the last on the slopes, hiking down the hill in your ski boots because the chair lift closed early. In some alpine Italian ski locations, the slopes…

Make way for the iMass: application has priests celebrate mass on iPad

18 April, 2020

After the iBreviary for the iPhone appeared, there is a new addition to the book of daily prayers for the iPhone in the form of an iPad app that contains the missal. The application, currently called iMass, has been developed…

Antonio Cassano and wife welcome their first child

17 April, 2020

Antonio Cassanoand his wife Carolina Marcialis have just welcomed Christopher, their first child; the couple who got married last June is over the moon with happiness; the baby who weighs more than 3 kilos was born in Genoa yesterday morning.…

Nutella: contributing to pest control by catching mice

14 April, 2020

Much loved by children and adults alike, fans of Nutella should not be surprised that smaller creatures also find this typical Italian delicacy irresistable. Nutella has a unique flavour such that mice have also been discovered to have a predilection…

Alyssa Miller, new face of Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi

14 April, 2020

Alyssa Miller fronts the new Intimissimi campaign for spring 2011. Born in Los Angeles, the 20 year old model replaces Irina Shayk, the Russian cover girl who has been the face of Intimissimi for several years, appearing in the company’s…

Italian Postal Service launches the golden stamp

12 April, 2020

Can a postage stamp be an artwork? Sorry, I don’t have an answer to this, but I know for sure there are people who go bananas over them! Actually some of these stamps are really beautiful and made from the…

Eros Ramazzotti to marry girlfriend Marica Pellegrinelli

8 April, 2020

According to Gente magazine, one of Italy’s most popular gossip magazines, Eros Ramazzotti will soon marry his girlfriend Marica Pellegrinelli. The couple is expecting their first child together, but as you know the Italian singer has another child from his…

Milan: Villa Necchi re-opens to the public

8 April, 2020

Milan is a city known for its close living, busy traffic and chaotic lifestyle. And although you find examples of old school elegance, you could be forgiven for thinking this house was a country villa surrounded by peaceful greenery. Instead,…

Italian love songs: "Questo piccolo grande amore" by Claudio Baglioni

7 April, 2020

This is gold: a great Italian entertainer in the days when you didn’t need an invitation to jump the stage and kiss the singer. The crowd nearly puts in a better performance than Claudio Baglioni with this 1972 “Questo piccolo…

Italian villa with sea view for sale near San Benedetto del Tronto

6 April, 2020

This beautiful split-level villa in the hills around Roseto degli Abruzzi and Benedetto del Tronto was named after Venus, the goddess of love; believe me, it’s an amazing place only a few steps away from the beach. So if you’re…

No Victoria's Secret for Melissa Satta

4 April, 2020

Former Italian show girl and girlfriend of Christian Vieri will have to put up with disappointment after receiving the news that she is not among the chosen ones for as a new Victoria’s Secret Angel. The girls for the next…

Aquatic parks in Veneto: Aqualandia, Jesolo

2 April, 2020

Aqualandia is an aquatic park designed for swimming and other water activities. In short, everyone can have fun and learn how to thrive in the water while playing in the wave pool, participating in water fitness classes, or swimming laps.…

Carosello: extra vergin olive oil from Tuscany takes us on a tour of the Tuscan countryside

31 March, 2020

This is a very romanticised view of Tuscany and you would be forgiven for thinking it’s a tourism initiative. While in part it does tour Tuscany, it’s all sponsored by Carapelli Olive Oil. Today’s Carosello gives us a glimpse of…

The mysteries of Rome: the magical door

30 March, 2020

In Rome there is a mysterious door bearing strange symbols; symbols that seem to be hints for sorcerers still looking for the famous Philosopher’s stone. Centuries ago this door probably led into Marquise Palombra’s secret garden.The legend has it that…

Winter holidays in Italy: Dolomiti Paganella

27 March, 2020

you have a passion for winter sports and are planning a few days of fun up in the mountains, you can’t afford to miss this offer by the Dolomiti Paganella Comprensorio which includes ski lessons, health spa, water park, guided…

Touring Rome: rare visits to art and archaeological sites

26 March, 2020

Some of Rome’s architectural and historic treasures are being opened for special guided tours run by Italy’s environmental organisation, FAI. Places such as the Temple of the “Ninfe” and “Porta Asinaria” will open for rare, free guided tours by FAI.The…