Actually, Giovanni Vantaggiato is much more than a rouge, he's plain evil. Vantaggiato, for reasons which remain unclear to this day, planted a bomb outside a school in the southern Italian city of Brindisi. The bomb went off killing a 16 year old girl and injuring nine others. After being … [Read more...]
Jazz Festivals in Italy
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Italy has jazz in its blood, and there are no shortage of jazz festivals in Italy for jazz fans either, as you will discover from this list of what's coming up, or on now, plus what to keep an eye out for next year. There are jazz festivals pretty much all year round in Italy, although it is in … [Read more...]
Listen to the best Jazz Musician in Italy: Mauro Ottolini
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mauro Ottolini won the 2012 Top Jazz prize as the best jazz musician in Italy. Italian Ottolini is a jazz trombonist, tuba player and composer too. Ottolini, born in 1972, is a classically trained trombonist who was formerly with the Verona arena orchestra. He gave up the classical scene to … [Read more...]
Yet Another Save Italy Measure – Say Hello to the To Do List Decree
June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
After technocrat caretaker Mario Monti's series of save Italy measures, none of which really had the desired effect, it's the turn of current grand coalition head Enrico Letta to come up with another save Italy decree. Already the Letta government's decree has been condemned by some as being … [Read more...]
The Heat is Here!
June 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Summer this year in Milan got off to a very slow start, but after a bout of very changeable spring weather, it does appear to have arrived. Temperatures have shot up. Being from the England where the weather goes from sunny, to cold and rainy, and back again in the space of a few hours, and does … [Read more...]
Advice for Expats in Italy Seeking a Financial Adviser
June 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you are an expat in Italy and are seeking independent financial advice which complies with Italian standards, and you need advice in English, then asking questions to understand who you are about to work with and how they are regulated is essential. Any organization with which a financial … [Read more...]
Italian Rogue of the Week: Pierangelo Daccò
June 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I'm willing to bet virtually nobody outside of Italy has heard of Italian rogue Mr Pierangelo Daccò. This roguish Italian 'fixer' had a 10 year prison term cut to 9 years by a Milan appeal court, although his legal eagles are to make a final appeal to Italy's Cassation Court to save they client's … [Read more...]
A Portable USB Charger – Just the thing for Your Trip to Italy
June 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Having had problems myself, I can see that this Sony USB Portable Charger could prove very useful travel gadget for you on your trip to Italy. It can charge iPhones, iPads, and other tablets, plus recent model Blackberry and Android mobile phones too. This portable charger is not expensive … [Read more...]
Medieval Music in Urbane Urbino
June 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Urbino, a stunning walled city in the Le Marche region of Italy plays host to an annual festival of early music. This year's edition runs from July 19th-28th 2013. If you happen to be in the area, go have a listen to the ethereal sounds of early music filling this atmospheric location. … [Read more...]
Need Market Research in Italy? Give Giovanni Cantoni a Call
June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If your business is thinking of entering the Italian market and wants to carry out market research in Italy before making the jump, I know someone who can help. Giovanni Cantoni has more than 20 years experience in the field of market research in Italy. Formerly Operations Director at … [Read more...]
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