It’s always difficult not to look with tenderness at the affection between a dog and its faithful human friend. This is the story that comes from Perugia (Umbria), when Mr. Italo went to the emergency room with his mixed-breed dog named Francesco, moving nurses, doctors, and quickly the web. Story […]
Author: Francesco Paladini
Not homologated speed cameras in Italy: what to do if you get a ticket
Hated and feared by every driver, traveling in Italy has become increasingly stressful, at least in recent years. With over 11,000 devices installed, Italy ranks first among European countries with the most functioning speed cameras. For a tourist navigating through the beautiful medieval villages or vast countryside, avoiding strategically placed […]
Fentanyl arrives in Italy, alarm bells ring
The zombie drug, both super cheap and extremely potent, has made its way to Italy. Fentanyl, as powerful as it is economical, has just entered the Italian drug market. The sudden, yet expected, scenario has already triggered containment, prevention, and information measures at addiction treatment centers. Given its rapid ascent […]
Imola racetrack: world’s first with green and high-tech asphalt
The atmosphere at the Imola racetrack is ripe with significant changes, as it has decided to add a greener and more innovative touch to one of Italy’s most important tracks through a major investment. The technology is entirely Made in Italy The project has been entrusted to the Italian company […]
Italy is the world’s leading producer of pasta
It comes as no surprise in the latest report compiled for the 25th edition of World Pasta Day. Italy, renowned and acclaimed for its culinary tradition and good taste at the table, couldn’t help but achieve such a result. Italy sets the trends in the kitchen There’s a clear global […]
Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs returns to the track with 10.11″
Marcell Jacobs is quite satisfied after running 10.11” in his seasonal debut in Jacksonville, Florida. After 230 days of a complete competition break and increasingly marked silence in the media after his last performances, the Italian champion is back in the spotlight. Pursuing the pass for the Paris Olympics A […]
April 25: Liberation Day
Every year, when you look at the calendar in Italy and see the month of April, you know that a major commemoration day is coming up. For Italy’s history, it is a crucial day.Because not everyone is familiar with the history of national holidays, they are sometimes overlooked. It is […]
Lucky rituals and superstitions behind Italian fountains
A country rich in history like Italy hosts countless legends, myths, and superstitions that have been passed down for centuries. Whether it’s medieval cities like Siena, Verona, Perugia, or Bologna, or more modern cities like Milan, you can undoubtedly find fascinating stories by chatting with the older local generations. Remembering […]
Around the world in a sailboat: the story of Niccolò Banfi
At 23 years old, with courage to spare and a strong pull toward the ocean, Niccolò Banfi emerged from the latest edition of the Ocean Globe Race. Founded in 1973 and held every three years, this competition pits sailboats worldwide against each other in 9 or 10 extremely perilous stages. […]
Absolute Domination of Italy at the XXXI Pizza World Championship
The XXXI edition of the Pizza World Championship has just concluded, featuring 718 competitors representing 55 nations. With 1078 challenges to determine a single winner across various categories, the beloved city of Parma served as an exceptional venue. Italy emerges triumphantly from the competition, with near absolute dominance in several […]