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Italian furniture brand Giorgetti opens flagship store in Mumbai

26 March, 2020

Giorgetti, the Italian designer furniture brand, has just open its first store in Mumbai, India, making the city third to host the brand’s flagship store after Milan and New York. From now onwards, Indian costumers will have the unique opportunity…

Life in Italy: the dolce vita, Beppe Grillo and Italian wages

26 March, 2020

Unfortunately I didn’t get to see the episode from Australia’s Foreign Correspondent program on Italy and its new political scene. But I can imagine what it was like, as Italy’s image around the world, rightly or wrongly, slowly corrodes.The program…

Photos of Milan skyline from Terrazza Martini

26 March, 2020

This stunning view from the famous Terrazza Martini, near piazza del Duomo, provides a panorama of the Milan skyline. From there, on a clear day, one can even get a glimpse of the snow-capped Alps. Beautiful, isn’t it?

Mario Balotelli on the bench in a shower cap as AC Milan loses big time

26 March, 2020

Italian footballer and new Manchester City player Mario Balotelli has been enjoying himself in hospital, but now comes the bad news that he could be out for longer than anticipated, missing tonight’s first Champion’s League match. Balotelli was part of…

Giusy Ferreri's single "Non ti scordar mai di me"

26 March, 2020

Giusy Ferreri got only second place on the famous X Factor contest show, right behind Aram Quartet, but even if victory eluded her she has so much talent that the audience seems to love anything she sings. Her Amy Winehouse…

New Italian voice: Nina Zilli live at Sanremo 2010

26 March, 2020

Italian singer recently come to the fore, Nina Zilli, put in a good performance at the 2010 Sanremo festival, winning the “Assomusica” prize. The prize is awarded to the best live performance in the young stars category, and you’ve only…

Andrea Agnelli, new Juventus president

26 March, 2020

The news was disclosed by our colleagues over at Calcioblog a few days ago but now it’s official: Andrea Agnelli, one of Giovanni Agnelli’s nephews (his father Umberto was the last Agnelli to be Juventus president nearly 50 years ago)…

Melita Toniolo: model up for auction or not?

26 March, 2020

The initial idea from Italian online bidding site, Bidplaza, was to put up for auction, in amongst the mobile phones and i-pods, a night with model Melita Toniolo, also known as the Diavolita. There was just one small catch -…

PETA protests Armani store in New York

26 March, 2020

A couple of days ago Giorgio Armani opened his new flagship store on Fifth Avenue, but things did not go as smoothly as planned; a group of Peta activists protested against the fashion designer who apparently broke his promise not…

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…

Italian pastry: nutella triangles for Christmas

26 March, 2020

With this easy Italian recipe we continue our nutella treats for the Christmas season in Italy, if you want to branch out beyond your traditional tiramisÃ¹ or Italian cakes. These are nutella-filled triangle pastries and if you use ready-made puff…

Visit Rome's museums: English paper rates Rome a cheap place to visit

26 March, 2020

According to a report from England’s Sunday Telegraph, Rome is one of the most low cost cities in the world, at least for museum and monument visits. Basing its study on the cost of a visit for a family of…

Italian recipes: vegetable ragout

26 March, 2020

Ingredients: 1 carrot, 1 courgette or zucchini, two tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 small aubergine , 1 pepper, 1 garlic clove, extravirgin oil and white wine.Procedure: chop the vegetables, brown the garlic in a little oil and then add the vegetables,…

Rimini to host the Ancient World Festival

26 March, 2020

Next June the city of Rimini will host the Ancient World Festival. For four days people will have the rare opportunity to embark on a fascinating journey through history. More than one hundred events and meetings will take place in…

Eva Enger: from porn movies to primetime tv shows

26 March, 2020

Eva Hengels was born in Gyor, Hungary, on 2nd November 1972. She was elected Miss Hungary at 17. With this title under her belt, Eva landed a few jobs as a model, but her career got a boost in 1991…

Luxury hotels in Venice: your window on the Grand Canal at Hotel Ca' Nigra

26 March, 2020

In an age of economic crisis I know that when we travel, we travel on a budget but romancing in Venice wouldn’t be the same in budget accommodation. So why not splurge, once, and try some luxury accommodation in Venice?…

Touring Italy on a budget: camping in Tuscany

26 March, 2020

Fans of camping, and travelling in Italy on a budget, will appreciate the site on camping in Tuscany: Toscana promo camping.Whether touring by caravan or with a tent, the site has sections dedicated to events and itineraries in Tuscany, with…

Lory del Santo eliminated from reality show "La Fattoria"

26 March, 2020

It’s not the first time that we talk about Lory del Santo, Eric Clapton’s ex girlfriend. Only a few weeks ago she revealed her penchant for powerful politicians such as Giulio Andreotti, Italy’s sometime Prime Minister, and now after her…

Staying at the Town House, Milan's seven-star hotel in the gallery

26 March, 2020

From when the Town House Galleria hotel opened in Milan - the first seven-star hotel in Europe - our friends over on Travel Blog have been searching for someone who stayed there, to get a first hand account, as we…

Trekking in Italy by night with snow shoes

26 March, 2020

The traditional snow shoeing by moonlight event in Italy, the “Caspolada al chiaro di luna” will take place in the Alta Valle Camonica at Vezza d’Oglio this year on February 7, though it is just one of many night time…

Salviatino Hotel in Florence, the world's most romantic hotel

26 March, 2020

According to a survey published by Reuters Agency, the hotel Salviatino in Florence is one of most romantic hotels in the world (along with The Standard in New York and Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef in Australia). Located in the heart…

Italian recipes: fusilli pasta with pesto, courgette and shrimps

26 March, 2020

If you are looking for an easy recipe, the following dish is what you need!Ingredients: 200 g fusilli past; 100 g shrimps; 1 courgette; 1 garlic clove; oil; salt and pepper. Preparation: cook the pasta in slightly salted water until…

Diving in the Mediterranean: underwater museum at Filicudi in the Eolian Islands

26 March, 2020

The small island of Filicudi (only 9.5 km square), part of the Eolian islands has a small archeological treasure under its custody: new relics of Greek and Roman ships have been found 75 metres down of the Cape of Graziano.…

Illy Morning Preview: a good coffee and then the best in design

26 March, 2020

We have already written a little about Italy’s coffee culture, and its link to all things Italian, including design. And now with next week’s Salone del Mobile (Furniture Show) in Milan, Illy Caffè is indulging in an original idea.Called “Illy…

Italian show girls: Melita Toniolo bares almost all on Ciao Darwin Show

26 March, 2020

Invited to the Ciao Darwin show, Italian show girl Melita Toniolo took the male audience’s breath away, by strutting down a makeshift runway in the sexiest lingerie one can ever imagine! But you don’t need my description of it, just…