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Working in Italy: infamous Italian post tries nepotism

20 April, 2020

This will only make sense if you understand Italians. According to reports, the Italian postal service, Poste Italiane, is offering nepotism as a solution to its older and more expensive workers. Elderly postal workers will now be able to offer…

Miodio, video of "It's Ok" single with Valeria Marini

20 April, 2020

Miodio is a band from San Marino dedicated to electro-pop rock music. Last spring they were invited to represent San Marino at the Eurofestival 2008 where, nobody knows how, they came last.Showing that the last place gained didn’t signal an…

Sardinia's top beaches: Tuerredda

20 April, 2020

One of Sardinia’s most beautiful beaches is the Tuerredda beach in the south-east of Sardegnatura Capo Malfatano and Capo Spartivento. This Italian beach is located about seven kilometres from Teulada and is described by Giro di Vento as being about…

Tour of Venice bars: the best bars and happy hour in Venice, but not for tourists…

20 April, 2020

In Venice you will find many dark and hidden bars that as a tourist you might not be game enough to enter. But often these seemingly uninviting places are Venice’s best kept secret. The “Bacari” are bars were you eat…

Italian director Gabriele Salvatores' new film Happy Family

20 April, 2020

Famous Italian director and filmmaker Gabriele Salvatores has revealed in an interview that he was once given just five years to live. Now at 60 years of age, Salvatores has released a new film, Happy Family, and can safely say…

Zagato and Morgan at Villa d'Este on Lake Como

20 April, 2020

Celebrating its 100th anniversary, this Morgan appeared at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este on Lake Como, annual show of vintage cars and prototypes.In other milestone vehicles, the Italian brand Zagato was celebrating 90 years with a Perana Z One…

Sicily: Holiday village Capo Calavà , near Messina

20 April, 2020

Looking for a holiday village in Sicily? If so you may be interested to know that not far from the town of Gioiosa Marea, near Messina, there’s a lovely village overlooking the Eolie Islands and called Capo Calavà. Named after…

Italian girls from Big Brother Italy: Camila Sant'Ana's sexy calendar

20 April, 2020

Camila Sant’Ana , who became famous last year when she took part in Italy’s controversial Big Brother 2010 , is now enjoying a revival of her fame thanks to a sexy calendar which will soon be released here in Italy.…

The Mysteries of Rome: The Church of The Sacred Heart or Sacro Cuore del Suffragio

20 April, 2020

This time our investigations into the mysteries of Rome will take us to a church called Chiesa del Sacro Cuore del Suffragio on the Tiber river, not far from the famous Palazzaccio. This church that resembles the Duomo of Milan…

Introducing Italy's first pasta with chicken: easy pasta dish

20 April, 2020

We’ve seen many types of pasta in Italy and even discussed the fact that Italians will never put pasta with chicken. But here is the first case we’ve seen of the chicken-pasta combination and it comes direct from our friends…

Luca di Montezemol's Ferrari 599 GTB hits the auction block

20 April, 2020

Luca di Montezemolo has decided to put on the auction block his Ferrari 599 GTB and the money this time will go towards sponsoring young researchers. Here are just a few details about Mr Montezemolo’s amazing car: 5776 km, F1…

Looking for someone to drive your vintage car to Sicily…?

20 April, 2020

With its great motoring tradition, Italy has always been known for its beautiful cars. And from September 28 to October 4 in Sicily a gathering of cars will take place that already has collectors excited. We’re talking about the ‘Etna…

First Nativity scene on show at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome

20 April, 2020

Donchisciotte62 ‘s love affair with Rome I’m sure will never end; his latest video of Italy’s capital is simply superb! It shows the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, a real treasure trove of art pieces which have almost no rivals…

Letters to Juliet trailer

20 April, 2020

We all enjoy a good love story and Letters to Juliet, set in Verona and some of Italy’s more stunning landscapes, is the happy ending that Romeo and Juliet wasn’t. The story follows a young American tourist in Verona who…

Elisabetta Gregoraci and Flavio Briatore newly weds on summer holiday

20 April, 2020

After Italy’s famous wedding between Elisabetta Gregoraci and Flavio Briatore, the couple are on their summer holiday. Elisabetta is stunning as usual, Renault’s Formula 1 team manager less so… The question from the UK’s Daily Mail is how Briatore managed…

Summer holidays in Italy: Chia Laguna Resort, Sardinia

20 April, 2020

Chia Laguna is comprised of 4 hotels and several villas where one can relax and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Sardinian landscape. With its white beaches and emerald green sea, this enchanting resort near Cagliari is a true corner…

Italian national football team azzurri changes colour to become "celesti"

20 April, 2020

After the news on Italian footballer Antonio Cassano getting engaged, and the new Juventus stadium in Turin, we continue Monday’s Italian soccer news with the news that Italy’s national football team the “Azzurri” are about to become less blue, and…

Touring Italian mountains: adventure sports in the Lucane Dolomites

20 April, 2020

In the words of the guy who jumps over the edge “o mio diooooooo!!!” (oh my God). This is definitely not an activity for anyone who’s afraid of heights, but this Volo d’Angelo (Flight of the Angel) has all the…

Chris Brown's Ferrari F430

20 April, 2020

Lots of famous actors and singers have a passion for Ferrari roadsters; they love to drive around in their super cars and create a sensation wherever they go! Chris Brown, whose single “Run It!” topped the Billboard Hot 100, making…

Luxury holidays in Sicily: Verdura Golf & Spa Resort at Sciacca

20 April, 2020

The luxury Verdura & Spa Resort at Sciacca, Sicily, has just reopened its doors to holidaymakers. Sprawling over 230 hectares, the resort is a well established and much loved presence here in Sicily. All buildings are modern in style and…

Video of sexy Jessica Alba in Campari commercial

20 April, 2020

After the Jessica Alba calendar, here is the sexy Italian woman in a Campari commercial as she goes back to being brand ambassador for the Italian aperitif drink. The actress flaunts some fiery red lepstick, the soundtrack is “Bla Bla…

Eurochocolate 2008: Ceramica & Cioccolato at Deruta, Umbria

20 April, 2020

While the Eurochocolate festival has commenced, with Perugia as the protagonist of the chocolate festival, other towns in Umbria are celebrating the event with their own programs. Umbria is famous for its ceramics, and at Deruta you will find the…

Hot Spanish football journalist Sara Carbonero on Italian television

20 April, 2020

We’ve looked out how to advertise in Italy, with Italian showgirl and television presenter, Belen Rodriguez strutting her stuff poolside. This is another example of how Italian television works, with Spanish journalist Sara Carbonero presenting on Italian television. And beauty…

Food critics in Italy: Fernanda D'Arienza

20 April, 2020

Food criticism is big business in Italy, what with Slow Food’s Gambero Rosso, competition for Michelin stars and the rest. Which is why it’s refreshing to see a figure like Fernanda D’Arienza in the industry.Fernanda is a food critic by…

Roberto Cavalli paillette bracelet clutch

20 April, 2020

Don’t be shy and complete your evening attire with this stunning multicoloured bracelet clutch by Roberto Cavalli. The Italian designer always goes the extra mile to make things look fabulous and this extravagant clutch can really make a difference. The…