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Berlusconi Needs More Party Money
Poor old Silvio Berlusconi. His Forza Italia party got a drubbing in the recent European elections and, on top of this, his personal party is
The Top Ten Mid-Range Family Friendly Hotels in Milan, Italy – May 2014
With every year that passes, Italy’s northern city is becoming ever more popular as a tourist destination. This also means lots of visitors are sampling
How To Sell More Wine
I like wine, and a particularly like Italian wines. The trouble is, after I have tasted some wonder wine or other I have a heck
The Best Places to Eat in Florence
Going to Florence in Italy this year? If so, you’ll be on the look out for places to eat, as Trip Advisor visitors always seem
Renzi, So Far, Not So Good
Despite having sold himself as the “scrapper” of Italian politics, new Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi presented Italy with a government which was far from
The Top Ten Mid-Range Family Friendly Hotels in Milan, Italy – May 2014
With every year that passes, Italy’s northern city is becoming
How To Sell More Wine
I like wine, and a particularly like Italian wines. The
The Best Places to Eat in Florence
Going to Florence in Italy this year? If so, you’ll
Renzi, So Far, Not So Good
Despite having sold himself as the “scrapper” of Italian politics,
Italy
Unhappy Families
When people think of Italy, sooner or later, they will come across the closely knit nature of Italy’s families. Italy is, after all, a country dominated by families.
Italy’s Prime Minister Enrico Letta Resigns
The situation had become increasingly tense. Matteo Renzi, the leader of Italy’s PD Democratic Party who also doubles as the Mayor of Florence piled pressure
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Just to let you know that when BlogfromItaly.com is not being updated, @newsfromitaly – BlogfromItaly.com’s Twitter account most probably is. Via @newsfromitaly on Twitter you’ll hear the latest Italian news items, travel information, bits and bobs about Italian food and wine, as well as many other nuggets of Italy flavour information.
Tender Italy
This post is not going to a declaration of my undying love for Italy. No, instead it’s going to be about a problem situation which crops up all too regularly in the news here – that of public tender related corruption and fraud.
Giorgio Armani: Redefining Elegance in Fashion | Expert Insights & Trends
Giorgio Armani is a name synonymous with elegance, sophistication, and timeless fashion. With a career spanning decades, he has left an indelible mark on the
Apologies Once More
Sorry about not having responded to some of the interesting comments left by my readers. I’ve been a bit tied up with another project, and
Italian Rogue of the Week: Roberto Calderoli
If you have not heard, Italian senator and Lega Nord
The Italian Judiciary – a bunch of commies?
First, let me just say that this is my personal
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
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.
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
Places to stay in Italy
Luxury Villas in Piedmont and Le Marche Required
My friends Anna Rita Diegoli and Ray Lamothe of villa Italian rental firm Tuscan Enterprises told me they are on the look out for more villas to add to their catalogue. They are particularly interested in villas and residential complexes in the Piedmont and Le Marche regions of Italy, but not only.
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.
Bob and Jenny’s b and b, Vicenza, Italy
Vicenza is the ideal bed and breakfast stop in Italy for tourists wishing to experience genuine Italian life style and culture.
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.
Luxury Villas in Piedmont and Le Marche Required
My friends Anna Rita Diegoli and Ray Lamothe of villa Italian rental firm Tuscan Enterprises told me they are on the look out for more villas to add to their catalogue. They are particularly interested in villas and residential complexes in the Piedmont and Le Marche regions of Italy, but not only.