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Giusy Ferreri, video of Novembre

7 April, 2020

Here’s the video of Giusy Ferreri‘s November. It has just been posted on youtube, but I’m afraid it won’t stay there for long. As many of you know, Miss Ferreri has been accused of plagiarism, but despite this, the new…

Sailing from Viareggio to Venice with vintage seafaring Maserati

7 April, 2020

This is a rather unique use for an old 1980’s Maserati. In what’s set to be the most bizarre Maserati tuning of all time, two crazy Italians have turned the twin turbo into a sea vessel and were intending on…

How to make homemade lasagna: video

7 April, 2020

This video shows us the recipe for homemade lasagne - something which I tried to do on Friday and I’m happy to say I followed the recipe roughly (without knowing it) and turned out a nice lasagne. This recipe includes…

Celebrate Rome's 2763rd "birthday" with an ancient Roman banquet

7 April, 2020

The city of Rome will celebrate its 2763rd birthday on April 21st (Ab urbe condita). While waiting for this important event, why not explore Roman cuisine and find out more about the exotic tastes and aromas of the ancient Rome?…

Haute couture Italian fashion: Elisabetta Canalis and Belen Rodriguez at the Sanremo festival

7 April, 2020

The 2011 Sanremo Festival saw the Italian showgirl duo of Elisabetta Canalis and Belen Rodriguez nearly steal the show, with the music contest turning into a who’s who of Italian fashion. In this gallery, you can see both the girls…

Rome celebrates Mini Minor 50th anniversary

7 April, 2020

From 23 to October 2009 the Mini car owners club in Rome will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famous car built in England in 1959; the three day programme will include a meeting at the beautiful Villa Carpegna and…

Discovering Northern Italy: Grazzano Visconti, near Piacenza

7 April, 2020

Italy’s endlessly fascinating history is brought to life wherever you look. The whole country is a treasure trove of castles, old churches, impressive roman ruins and hamlets from the Medieval times (which now and then need some fixing). But this…

X Factor winners new single: Aram Quartet with "Un'Emozione Da Poco"

7 April, 2020

Aram Quartet were the winners of Italy’s latest X Factor series, and have just released their new video clip. The song is “Un’emozione da poco” or “A recent emotion”, and is a cover version of the original 70’s song written…

Portofino Kulm: spa and wellness centre

7 April, 2020

Portofino, this small fishing town on the Italian Riviera and looking out on the Tigullian Gulf and the Gulf of Paradise, was even mentioned by Nietzsche, one of the greatest philosophers that has ever lived. Anyway the fortunes of the…

Limited edition Fiat 500 Blackjack with matte finish

7 April, 2020

Now it’s official: Fiat will soon launch the Fiat 500 blackjack; a new limited edition version of the 500 city car. The new car will not only have a black matt finish but in order to accentuate its matte blackness,…

Umbria winter jazz festival on show

7 April, 2020

The Umbria Jazz winter festival started yesterday and marks a few days of magic winter time in the region. Orvieto is hosting this year’s winter jazz festival, held until January 2nd, with two major events taking place. The first is…

Sciocola: an ode to chocolate by Adele Rotella

7 April, 2020

Adele Rotella is a young designer from Naples who has just realized a new project called Sciocolat. A project that many see as a real ode to chocolate and which has been inspired by two famous movies starring Johnny Depp.…

Lapo Elkann Italian Motherfucker car

7 April, 2020

Our Italian colleagues are not quite sure how to interpret Lapo Elkann’s ‘Italian Motherfucker’ logo seen placed beneath the numberplate of his Jeep Grand Cherokee, spotted at the recent press conference for the 2010-2014 Fiat company plan. Lapo Elkann is…

Italian festivals: Bari celebrates San Nicola with fireworks and pageants

7 April, 2020

May has arrived at last and the city of Bari in the South of Italy is now making ready to celebrate San Nicola of Bari, the Patron Saint of the city; in order to celebrate the beloved Saint several events…

Italian recipes: pasta with pesto and octopus

7 April, 2020

Here’s another fantastic recipe that’s quick and great for summer eating, pasta with pesto and octopus.Ingredients: octopus, basil, pine nuts, garlic, extravirgin olive oil, pasta - best if it’s “trofie di Recco” from Liguria, but you should look for fresh…

Armani Dolci: A Line of Luxury Chocolates

7 April, 2020

Clothes, fashion, perfumes but that’s not enough. Giorgio Armani wants more and launches a line of chocolates. It is a line of delicious pralines in five different flavours and made of the finest cacao in the world. White, milk or…

Cortina d'Ampezzo: Grand hotel Savoia to unveil Barbie suite

7 April, 2020

If for your child you always want the best, you will be glad to know that the Grand Hotel Savoia in Cortina d’Ampezzo will soon unveil a special Barbie suite; designed for the most exigent children, this new suite is…

The new Ferrari California

7 April, 2020

As it was largely anticipated by our friends over at Autoblog Ferrari has just released the first photos of its new California. Three pictures that will make your mouth water. As you can see the design is clearly influenced by…

Rome's statues used for pollution protest

7 April, 2020

Rome’s famous statues have been used in an environmental protest by the group Terra!. The group placed gas masks across statues throughout the city, creating an array of Roman gods, angels, and saints with additional, high impact features. The protest…