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Julianne Moore poster banned in Venice

Monday, August 30th, 2010

A giant advertising poster for Bulgari featuring the American actress Julianne Moore has been banned by the Mayor of Venice, Giorgio Orsoni.

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Julianne Moore poster banned in Venice

De Niro returning to film in Italy

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Robert De Niro is said to be in final talks regarding a starring role in the film “Manuale d’Amore 3”, reports “Variety”. The first two “Manuale d’Amore” films [2005 and 2007] were hugely successful at the Italian box office. The films, directed by Giovanni Veronesi, tell the stories of the stages in relationships in four “chapters” featuring different main characters

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How Tech Types Can Work in Italy

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

I’ve had a few emails recently from people who want to move to and work in Italy .  Often, it seems, a pleasant holiday in Italy has provoked navel gazing, and lots of ‘life change’ thoughts.  Well, here’s something which might help a few people working in programming , web development or web design and other tech jobs turn Italy dreams into reality.

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How Tech Types Can Work in Italy

Minister causes Palio row

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Italy’s Tourism Minister, Michela Brambilla, caused a political storm on Thursday by suggesting that the Siena Palio is cruel to horses .

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Minister causes Palio row

House prices in Italy are stable

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Custom Teaser:  Italy’s Agenzia del Territorio, which monitors house prices, reports that the 2009 housing market was steady.

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House prices in Italy are stable

Milan Fashion Week will be special, says Mayor

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

The next Milan Fashion Week, which will run from September 22nd – 28th, will be a show worthy of the city, Mayor Letizia Moratti has vowed. In February the prêt-à-porter event was cut to four days to suit the schedule of Anna Wintour, the editor of American Vogue.

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Blog of the Week – Marc Dalessio

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Custom Teaser:  Marc Dalessio is a painter based in Florence who created his blog to share information and ideas about techniques and materials as well as to keep people updated about his paintings and exhibitions. Marc also teaches and has travelled to some interesting and unusual places to paint..

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Blog of the Week – Marc Dalessio

Blog of the Week – Marc Dalessio

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Custom Teaser:  Marc Dalessio is a painter based in Florence who created his blog to share information and ideas about techniques and materials as well as to keep people updated about his paintings and exhibitions.

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Blog of the Week – Marc Dalessio

Madonna stars again for D&G

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Following Dolce & Gabbana’s successful Spring/Summer Collection campaign featuring Madonna, the star is now the face of their advertising campaign for Autumn 2010 / Winter 2011.

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Madonna stars again for D&G

GS Gelato – an American Dream

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Custom Teaser:  In America all things are possible if you persevere and one young couple certainly found this to be true when they emigrated to the US from Italy in 1996.

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GS Gelato – an American Dream