The “supertomato” A team of researchers from Italy’s National Biomolecular Research Centre in Naples have created a “supertomato” to be called the “maxantia” which, they say, could help prevent prostrate and other cancers.
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Italy in anti-cancer discoveries
On Monday 1st March thousands of British ex-pats living in Italy tried to tune in to Sky Italia’s channel 138 to find, instead of their favourite programme on the BBC Entertainment [formerly BBC Prime] channel, a notice from Sky informing them that the channel was no longer available.
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Sky cuts BBC – British ex-pats up in arms
Custom Teaser: A useful guide to some of the towns producing fine majolica.. Words and Images by Christine Webb
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Potty about Ceramics – part 1
In this photo: Peruzzi Chapel in Santa Croce Church – Florence. Photo by Gaspa Researchers in Florence using state-of-the-art techniques have been able to see original details that have not been seen for centuries in some of Giotto’s paintings
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"Secret" Giotto uncovered
Italy’s many talk show hosts and TV anchormen are in despair following a decision by RAI to ban political talk shows until after the regional elections at the end of March. This is because Italy has an equal media access rule for all legal political parties, guaranteeing them equal air time. In the past, some shows have not respected the time rule.
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Talk show hosts in despair
Archaeologists from Rome’s Tor Vegata University have found what could be the remains of the palace of Sextus Tarquinius , son of the last King of Rome, L.
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Palace of Sextus Tarquinius found
Custom Teaser: Prices remain steady in Venice and the Colli Euganei but, throughout the region, savvy buyers have greater room for negotiation… Words by Carla Passino Stability is the name of the game in Veneto’s most sought after areas
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Good opportunities available in ‘stable’ Veneto property market
Immigrant workers in sixty Italian towns will strike today in protest at recent racist attacks, exploitation and inhumane working and living conditions . Their aim is to show that immigrant labour is essential to the Italian economy and they will hold demonstrations in town centres, along with Italians who support them.
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1st March – a day without us
Custom Teaser: Ten tasty ideas on how to get the best from Italy’s ‘Green Heart’. Words and Pictures by Germaine Stafford Ten tasty ideas on how to get the best from Italy’s ‘Green Heart’.
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Foodie fun in Umbria
Custom Teaser: In his restaurant ‘Il Convivio Troiani’ just a few steps from Rome’s Piazza Navona, chef Angelo Troiani lets Germaine Stafford into a few secrets.. We also included two videos that show how to cook Bucatini all’Amatriciana, buon appetito! Words and Images by Germaine Stafford Sitting in the cosy lounge area of Il Convivio, Angelo Troiani explains that what is now one of Rome’s most important restaurants began as an adventure.
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Bucatini pasta all’Amatriciana