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New! Italy Photo Contests – Show Off Your Photos of Italy
If you, like me, you think Italy is extremely photogenic, you might be interested to hear that Italy Chronicles is to run photo contests. The
Italian Politics – Still a Mess
Here’s a roundup stroke overview of what’s going on in the decidedly odd world of Italian politics. Broadly, there are three political factions in Italy,
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
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
Italian Politics – Still a Mess
Here’s a roundup stroke overview of what’s going on in
Wild Boar Hunting in Italy
Ever thought about wild boar hunting in Italy? Maybe not
Berlusconi Heart
On Thursday in Italy headlines were dominated by the news
Money People – The World’s Biggest Problem
What’s that old saying? Ah yes, “money is the root
Italy
The Mafia Moves into Milan
While the mafia has long been associated with Italy’s poorer southern regions and Sicily, there is now strong evidence to suggest that the tentacles of
Test Your Knowledge of Italy’s Wines
[WpProQuiz 2] Results so far [WpProQuiz_toplist 2]
The Jazz Singer – Vanessa Tagliabue Yorke
While writing about Italy’s best jazz musician Mauro Ottolini, I came across the ethereal tones of jazz singer Vanessa Tagliabue Yorke. She has a great voice,
Mayor of Venice Arrested in MOSE Project Corruption Scandal
After the greedy came very close to sinking Milan’s flagship Expo 2015 event, now 35 people including Giorgio Orsoni, the Mayor of Venice, have been arrested
Federalism in Italy
Federalismo’ is a word being bandied around by Italy’s Berlusconi led government.
The subject of federalism in Italy is as controversial as the nationalist Lega Nord party led by Umberto Bossi. What exactly is federalism in the context of Italy and how do Italians feel about it?
Ask Questions about Italy and Get Answers
Right, this is your post. It was inspired by a recent email from a Blog from Italy reader, and by questions in other emails I’m receiving at the moment.
Italy’s Awful English Costs Italian Businesses Billions in Sales
Italy, alas, doesn’t seem to realise that its awful English,
Choosing a New President for Italy
Italy expects its 89 year old President Giorgio Napolitano to
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.