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Wild Boar Hunting in Italy

Ever thought about wild boar hunting in Italy? Maybe not but perhaps you might like to. Italy has a bit of a problem with wild

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

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

Recent Events and Italy’s Ferguson

Last week was, as usual, rather hectic and peppered with announcements from Italy’s vociferous prime minister. Italy’s Prime Minister is forging ahead with announcements, if

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Milan’s Ecopass Saga Continues

Pollution levels in Milan continue to remain high, and PM10 levels are worrying, despite an attempt by the Milan city authorities to bring traffic pollution levels down through the introduction of the Ecopass congestion charging system.

The Journalism Talent Contest – Update

Last week I wrote a post about a sort of Journalism Talent Contest which I’m holding on Blog from Italy. This initiative is designed to help aspiring Italian journalists gain some exposure and, with a little luck, move on to greater things. Well, I’m happy to announce that I have now received three applications.

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Places to stay in Italy

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.

Casa Villatalla B&B, Liguria

By far the most important members of the Casa Villatalla household are Nellie (an elderly but loveable chocolate Labrador), Bonnie, a fluffy and rather scatty American Spaniel, and Pickle, aneccentric cat who walks like John Wayne.

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.

Casa Villatalla B&B, Liguria

By far the most important members of the Casa Villatalla household are Nellie (an elderly but loveable chocolate Labrador), Bonnie, a fluffy and rather scatty American Spaniel, and Pickle, aneccentric cat who walks like John Wayne.

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.