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Berlusconi Heart
On Thursday in Italy headlines were dominated by the news that Silvio Berlusconi, a former and controversial prime minister, required an urgent heart operation and had
Money People – The World’s Biggest Problem
What’s that old saying? Ah yes, “money is the root of all evil”. From what is happening in Italy and elsewhere around the world, there
Italy’s Rome Mafia Case
Italy’s capital, Rome, has been run by a mafia-type gang of criminals and politicians for years is what investigations and arrests have been revealing. Although
Listen to Italian Christmas music this Festive Season
If you’d like to add a little interest to this coming festive season, why not fill the atmosphere of your home, office or even Italian
Ferrari Gets a New Boss
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is to leave the helm of Italian sports car maker Ferrari in mid-October. Rumours about the change had been flying around
Money People – The World’s Biggest Problem
What’s that old saying? Ah yes, “money is the root
Italy’s Rome Mafia Case
Italy’s capital, Rome, has been run by a mafia-type gang
Listen to Italian Christmas music this Festive Season
If you’d like to add a little interest to this
Ferrari Gets a New Boss
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is to leave the helm of
Italy
Investing in Italy the Sorgente Way
Ever heard of Italian investment company Sorgente? No? Well, aside from producing excellent returns for its investors, and thus ensuring that many will end up with a pension at the end of their careers, Sorgente’s investment strategy is helping protect the world’s heritage.
Hot Italian Girls From Puglia and Sicily – Part One
If you have ever been to southern Italy in the summer months, you will know that all the girls there are hot, literally. You would be too, with temperatures hitting around forty five degrees Celsius during the summer months!
The streets of Milan
I don’t know why. Maybe it’s got nothing to do with Prodi, but it could be the new Mayor of Milan, Moratti, anyway, the streets
Immersion Heaters in Italy
If you are English, you will know that an immersion heater is that dome topped tank that often lives in an airing cupboard. Well, in
Christmas Songs in Italian
Test your comprehension of Italian with these Christmas songs some of which are sung by children in Italian. If you can understand the words, your
Verona Through the Ages: A Historical Timeline
“Verona, a city in northern Italy, has a rich and storied history that spans over centuries. From its ancient origins to its modern-day status as
The Abruzzo Earthquake – An Expat’s Story
Earthquakes are frightening events, which the owners of the Casa del Amorino apartment down in Introdacqua, near Sulmona, know something about. Indeed, they found themselves right in the middle of the earthquake which shook a substantial section of the Abruzzo region in Italy on the 6 April, 2009, leaving the regional capital l’Aqulia badly damaged and many thousands homeless.
Wake Up to the Aroma of Italian Coffee
With the DeLonghi Alicia moka coffee maker with timer, a
Properties
How to Find Property for Rent in Italy
Maybe you are coming to Italy to work or study here for a while, in which case, you’ll need somewhere to live. If that’s the
The Admirable Admiral’s Villa in Taormina
If you know your history pretty well, you may be aware that one of England’s most celebrated Admirals possessed a rather charming villa in the scenic Sicilian town of Taormina.
House For Sale near Milan
Gaetano Salvo, friend and Blog from Italy researcher wants to sell his house. For those who might be interested, or may know of someone or
How to Find Property for Rent in Italy
Maybe you are coming to Italy to work or study here for a while, in which case, you’ll need somewhere to live. If that’s the
House For Sale near Milan
Gaetano Salvo, friend and Blog from Italy researcher wants to sell his house. For those who might be interested, or may know of someone or
Places to stay in Italy
Villa Miller Bed and Breakfast, Puglia, Italy
Located well off the main road in the depths of the Puglia countryside, Villa Miller the only sounds which disturb guests are those of the crickets and the ringing of the bells worn by the areas cow and sheep population.
Hunting Expat Bed and Breakfasts
There are now twelve posts about expat run bed and breakfasts on Blog from Italy. I’m hoping to add more in 2009, but finding these bed and breakfasts on line is not all that easy and the Italian Tourist Board does not seem to be helping matters either.
Chaplin Bed and Breakfast Rome
Perfectly located in a safe and quiet but extremely central Rome neighborhood, the Chaplin Bed and Breakfast Rome is the ideal base for your Roman holiday.
Chaplin Bed and Breakfast Rome
Perfectly located in a safe and quiet but extremely central Rome neighborhood, the Chaplin Bed and Breakfast Rome is the ideal base for your Roman holiday.
Hunting Expat Bed and Breakfasts
There are now twelve posts about expat run bed and breakfasts on Blog from Italy. I’m hoping to add more in 2009, but finding these bed and breakfasts on line is not all that easy and the Italian Tourist Board does not seem to be helping matters either.