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 risked dying. Initially, Mr Berlusconi, 79, had been admitted to hospital for what sounded like not much more than a check up. Initially, press reports, this Italy watcher noted, were […]
Discover Eco-Friendly Tips for Sustainable Travel in Italy
Sustainable travel has become increasingly important in preserving the natural and cultural heritage of popular tourist destinations like Italy. When visiting this beautiful country, it is crucial to prioritize eco-friendly practices to minimize the negative impact of tourism on the environment. By following these sustainable travel tips, you can contribute to the preservation of Italy’s […]
Top Courses to Learn Italian: Your Ultimate Guide
Learning Italian can open up a world of opportunities, whether for travel, career advancement, or personal enrichment. There are various types of Italian language courses available to suit different preferences and learning styles. Online Italian courses provide the flexibility to study at your own pace from the comfort of your home. They offer interactive lessons, […]
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 mozzarella. I tried it this week. Those who know Italian cheese, will be aware that mozzarella di bufala, as it is known in Italian, is something of […]
Do You Pizzoccheri? If not, then perhaps you should.
Have you ever heard of pizzoccheri? Possibly not, until now, that is. Pizzoccheri is a hearty Italian winter pasta dish. Ideal for vegetarians, it uses a special type of pasta, from which it takes its name. Read on for a pizzoccheri recipe. A very tasty and filling dish, it’s ideal for the cold winter weather, as the inhabitants […]
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How to Avoid Mosquitoes – the Bane of Italy’s Summers
Here’s how you can avoid mosquitoes when you are in Italy. But first, a little story about my own, itchy, mosquito issues. A couple of weekends back I went to two outdoor music concerts here in Milan, Italy, but I carelessly forgot to cover myself in a layer of mosquito repellent. Big mistake, and I paid […]
Years of Lead, Terrorism, Organized Crime, and Politics
Last week a senior executive of the nuclear power arm of Italian engineering giant Finmeccanica was ambushed and shot in the leg as he was leaving his home in Genoa for work. An anarchist terrorist group, the Olga Nucleus of the Informal Anarchist Federation-International Revolutionary Front has claimed responsibility for the shooting and says it has […]
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 organized crime in Italy have well and truly penetrated Italy’s economic powerhouse – Milan. This penetration has occurred slowly and silently, but has not gone unnoticed. Writer of mafia expose […]