A new exhibition which charts the life of Michelangelo [1475 – 1564] through his own letters, manuscripts, working sketches and other documents has opened in the Santa Maria della Scala Museum Complex in Siena . read more
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Life of Michelangelo exhibition in Siena
The House of Gucci has joined with the Venice Film festival to create a new award for women in cinema. read more
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New Gucci award for women in cinema
Custom Teaser: We have a cookery blog for you this week. Meet Carmelita Caruana, “your authentic Italian cooking lady”.. Words by Pat Eggleton We have a cookery blog for you this week.
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Blog of the Week – cookitaly.com
Custom Teaser: These croquettes are called supplì al telefono in Italian; ‘telephone style’ because when you split them open while they’re hot, the melted mozzarella centre forms a string between the two halves like an old fashioned telephone! Words by Germaine Stafford – Recipe by Marina Sassu Marina Sassu is a cordon bleu cook, has a Masters Degree in the Economic History of Rome, and is Roman to the very roots of her hair.
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Rice croquettes
A poll conducted by the hotels.com website has revealed that Italians are becoming more demanding with regard to the services they expect in hotels and they are not happy about paying extra for these. read more
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Italians rebel against extra hotel charges
The fast actions of the Catania Communications Police have saved the life of a young man who lives in Trentino – Alto Adige. The man, aged thirty, left a message on a blog saying that he intended to kill himself
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Catania police save life
Custom Teaser: I can recommend no better day out in the Province of Ragusa than a visit to the Castello di Donnafugata. Words by Pat Eggleton I can recommend no better day out in the Province of Ragusa than a visit to the Castello di Donnafugata.
Custom Teaser: We follow couple Hayley and Andy on the emotional run up to their wedding day in Malcesine.. Words by Hayley Cubitt read more
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Wedding in Italy – Diary of a Bride
Custom Teaser: Many English speakers become confused when they need to say “I like” in Italian but it’s really quite simple. What you are saying is “Something is pleasing to me”….. Words by Pat Eggleton Many English speakers become confused when they need to say “I like” in Italian but it’s really quite simple
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How to say "I like" in Italian
A dilapidated Italian villa which has been abandoned for many years and is now overgrown with long grass and weeds is on the market at 1.2 million euros [$1.6 million] reports the Telegraph. read more
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Crowley "shed" to sell for €1.2 million