Leonardo Notarbartolo, the thief who made the heist of the century
the impossible feat of Leonardo Notarbartolo and he almost perfect $150 million theft scored in 2003 at the World Diamond Center in Antwerp
Italian beaches: Rimini Turquoise among Times' list of Europe's best beach parties
Rimini is one of the most famous sea-side resorts here in Italy, but its fame has now reached a new peak thanks to the Times’ list of Europe’s best beach parties. The article partly focuses on the Turquoise beach club…
Pacifico's new single "Tu che sei parte di me", feat. Gianna Nannini
Tu che sei parte di me or You who are part of me is Pacifico’s new single; in the background one can also hear Gianna Nannini’s beautiful voice. In the past the two artists collaborated on a real masterpiece: Tu…
Viagra for Milan's crooked skyscraper
Some hilarious controversy is taking place in Milan over its architecture especially in planning the Expo 2015. We’re asking ourselves what the city will look like, as we also wonder why Renzo Piano goes to design and build in Japan,…
Health spas in Italy: Bormio thermal springs
There are two places you can go in Bormio, Valtellina to enjoy the natural health spas after a day of skiing or hiking in Italy. There are the “Bagni di Bormio” and the “Terme di Bormio” and we recently tried…
Milan's Fuorisalone 2011: the timeless style of Armani Casa
A couple of days ago king Giorgio played the host in his exclusive Armani Casa boutique in Milan; the store was full of whispering women dressed to the nines and with a glass of white wine in their hands; there…
Low cost travel in Italy: buses from Milan to Florence, and the coast
Travelling by coach is not necessarily fashionable, fast or easy to understand routes and how to book. But when you can now travel from Milan to Florence or Siena for only five euros, bus travel in Italy is looking very…
Cristiano Ronaldo's new Italian girlfriend, Raffaella Fico
Raffaella Fico from Italy’s big brother claims to be football star Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend. After a tiff with the media, she has insisted that it is not just a summer fling, but there has been no confirmation from the man…
Italian Fashion at Pitti Uomo, Florence: Marina Yachting Spring Summer 2009
This new collection called 1972 and designed by Marina Yachting is entirely inspired by the sea and its magical and elusive beauty. Clothes that old sailors with the sea still in their eyes would love and wear at once. Cottons,…
Italian shoes: Yohji Yamamoto for Salvatore Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo and Yohji Yamamoto collaborated to realise a new limited edition shoe collection which includes ankle boots (simple and elegant) and lace-up shoes in printed or bicolour leather. This mini collection will be available at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques worldwide…
Italy's first laundry and Internet café opens in Turin
The beautiful city of Turin has just inaugurated a rather unique place called Wash Bubble Bar; the place is the first combination café and Laundromat here in Italy. It also features a series of Internet facilities and services that will…
Ferrari to auction last F430 for Abruzzo earthquake relief
As many of you know the Abruzzo region in central Italy has been devastated by a powerful earthquake and Ferrari has decided to help its victims by putting on the auction block a special-one off F 430. Beautifully equipped by…
Arnaldo Pomodoro' s work on display at Orta San Giulio, Novara
Orta San Giulio, a small village near Novara will be the backdrop of Arnaldo Pomodoro’s sculptures throughout the summer; if you want to see and enjoy the works of this important Italian artist all you have to do is take…
Rome restuarants: eating out at Urbana 47
The guys over at 06blog have tried out a new restaurant in Rome, Urbana 47, which seems to be quite fashionable at the moment.Starting with the menu, two antipasti were tried - a potato and zucchini quiche, and croutons with…
Vincent Cassel's Italian holiday
While waiting to walk the Venice red carpet with his wife Italian actress Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel enjoyed a short holiday with his daughter Deva at Sabaudia, a sea-side resort near Rome. Judging from the pics the two had a…
Queen Elizabeth, a virtual party for the 94th birthday
Queen Elizabeth and Philip in solitary confinement in Windsor Castle will replace the traditional family celebration with private video calls.
Touring Italy: new advertising campaign with Italia Much More video and site
After Silvio Berlusconi’s gaudy “Magic Italy” advertising campaign to promote the brand of Italy itself, we’re happy to see a much nicer video promoting travel to Italy. This Italian commercial is shown internationally as part of a huge investment that…
Italian recipes: peppers stuffed with pasta
Despite high temperatures (summer has arrived at last!), I love to cook! These peppers stuffed with pasta are simply delicious! Prepare a sauce with tomatoes, then cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Meanwhile cook the pasta in slightly salted…
No F1 in Rome: Luca di Montezemolo says hands off Monza Grand Prix
Ferrari president and well-known Italian entrepreneur, Luca di Montezemolo, has announced at a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Monza that Italy’s famous Formula 1 race will stay in Monza. The announcement comes after concerns that the race would be moved…
Italian gelato: pub crawls in Rome substituted by gelato runs
The crazy Italians have invented a new way to enjoy the indulgence of Italian gelato. Instead of going to one gelato shop and choosing from the various flavours on display, you can buy a “multi-gelataio” cup. This means you get…
Christmas in Italy: Christmas market at Santa Cristina, Gardena Valley
Every year the people of Santa Cristina, in the heart of the Gardena Valley, eagerly wait for the local Christmas market to take place; the market never fails to draw thousands of curious visitors who love to spend the day…
Hotels in Umbria: InnCasa in Orvieto
This charming hotel in Umbria is called InnCasa and is in San Giorgio, Orvieto, province of Terni. The hotel is a kind of complex with five rooms, six suites, a cottage and a gate lodge. It offers some of the…
David Beckham to play for AC Milan football club
While rumours were circulating for some time, the news that David Beckham will play for AC Milan football in 2009 is almost official, after statements from Adriano Galliani.This makes Italy’s AC Milan football team the most resplendent with fancy international…
Vincent Cassel talks about her wife, Italian actress Monica Bellucci
We had the chance to get a closer look at French actor Vincent Cassel at the Sanremo Festival which took place last February and now with his new film Nemico pubblico n 1 to promote here in Italy, the French…
Brad Pitt in Venice with daughter and son
Isn’t he sweet ? Of course I’m talking of Brad Pitt just arrived in Venice with daughter and son in tow!At 44 Mr Pitt still looks great and during a press conference held after his arrival in Italy, the actor…