An colorful little pot labeled Suriano Habanero Orange caught my roving little eye at my local supermarket in Milan the other day. I had no idea what habanero was. I do now. It's super hot … [Read more...]
Italy’s Economy – Regional GDP Growth – 2012 to 2015
The Bank of Italy, via data from Italy's national bureau of statistics ISTAT, publishes breakdowns of Italy's economy on a region by region GDP basis. Of note from the report on 2015 is that … [Read more...]
What Are Italy’s Government’s Priorities for 2017?
What issues will Italy's Paolo Gentiloni government prioritise in 2017? Here's a list so we can all keep track of what's going on. Think of it as Italy's to do list.The issues are not … [Read more...]
New Italian Cheese – Buffalo Milk Gorgonzola
If you like Gorgonzola and buffalo milk Mozzarella cheeses, you'll probably like a new cheese called Baffalo Blu. This cheese is made with buffalo milk as used in Italy's famed buffalo … [Read more...]
There’s No Stopping Italian Brake Maker Brembo
Stopping can be good for business. Italian brake maker Brembo knows this very well indeed. Bucking negative economic trends, the company has recorded record growth over the last five … [Read more...]
Donald Trump, Silvio Berlusconi. National Security Risks?
Way back in 2010, I wrote about Silvio Berlusconi's predilection for bunga bunga and ladies of the night posing a potential national security risk for Italy - see no. 11. Well, it seems US … [Read more...]
Thinking about Registering for VAT in Italy? Read This.
I'm having one of those 'Has the time come to leave Italy?' moments. Reading about the thousands of Italians who have left Italy, doesn't help. Nor does being over 50. And my somewhat … [Read more...]
Why Hasn’t the ISIS Mounted an Attack in Italy?
Franco Gabrielli, the head of Italy's police, stated that sooner or later, the ISIS will mount an attack in Italy. The question is, why hasn't this happened already? Germany, France, Belgium … [Read more...]
15 Best Things To Do For Christmas In Rome
Christmas in Rome is a very special season. Here's our list of the 15 Best Things To Do For Christmas In Rome 2016 with lots of great ideas for things to do if you are in Rome at Christmas … [Read more...]
Italian referendum – Why Italians Voted No
Really, Italy voted 'No' to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi - resignation pending. The final result of yesterday's referendum on proposed constitutional changes was 59.11% of votes being cast to … [Read more...]