It’s the most talked-about news in Italy over the past few days. On October 16, the Senate approved an amendment to Law 40/2004, making surrogacy a crime punishable even if committed abroad. Fines of up to 1 million euros and 2 years in prison With 84 votes in favor and […]
Author: Francesco Paladini
First case in the world of childbirth after surgery for chondrosarcoma
Heartwarming breaking news comes from the Molinette Hospital in Turin. This is the first case in the world of a successful pregnancy after the mother underwent surgery for a malignant cartilage tissue tumor. The mother underwent surgery in the 4th month of pregnancy At 12 weeks, doctors diagnosed a rare […]
Foliage Train Returns: October 12th – November 17th
Autumn has arrived, bringing one of the most anticipated events for season lovers: the journey on the Foliage Train! Until mid-November, you have a unique opportunity to explore one of Europe’s 10 most beautiful railway routes, immersing yourself in the autumn landscapes along the Italian-Swiss border. Why is this an […]
Trevi Fountain: work has started on the new walkway
The new walkway over the Trevi Fountain is sparking more debate than expected. Approved and funded by the Roman Heritage Authority, the project has already begun, with work starting on installing a transparent walkway above the fountain’s basins. However, the public response has been far from enthusiastic. Click here to […]
Italy tops Europe for sedentary children: a concerning record
The latest national survey from 2023 has revealed a surprising and alarming statistic: Italy, the home of the Mediterranean diet and healthy living, has become the European country with the highest number of sedentary children. This paradox is further highlighted by the unfortunate fact that Italy ranks second, just behind […]
Updates on the Pandoro-Gate: Chiara Ferragni faces trial risk
The saga involving the well-known influencer continues to make headlines. Chiara Ferragni is accused of aggravated fraud for misleading advertising during the 2022 Christmas season with the “Pandoro Balocco Pink Christmas, Limited Edition” and the 2021 and 2022 Easter campaigns “Chiara Ferragni Easter Eggs – Supporting Bambini delle Fate.” The […]
The death penalty in Italy was abolished definitively on October 5, 1994
Although the death penalty is still in force today in many countries around the world (including 21 states in the USA), it remains a sensitive and much-debated topic in Italy. Before the unification in 1861, Italy was divided into numerous states, each with its laws and, consequently, different positions on […]
Sculptor Salvatore Garau sells invisible works for thousands of Euros
Salvatore Garau, the avant-garde Italian artist, has made headlines for a reason that has stirred the art world: the sale of invisible works. With amazement and controversy, Garau managed to sell the immaterial sculpture titled “Io Sono” for the sum of 15,000 euros, igniting a debate on what can truly […]
The 5 best Italian bars according to the Gambero Rosso
Italians, as we all know, love bars. The café is the place where everyone gathers for conviviality and meetings, from breakfast to apéritif , passing through the day’s intermediate breaks, appetizers, snacks, and quick lunches. The guide Bar D’Italia 2024 was presented in Milan’s Manzoni Theatre. A ranking based on […]
The Vajont catastrophe occurred on October 9, 1963, 61 years ago
There were 1910 dead (487 kids) and over 1300 missing. These are the harrowing figures from the famous night of October 9, 1963, which will be remembered as the Vajont catastrophe. We relive the awful events 61 years later because those torments, especially for all those youngsters, continue to feed […]