Italy, and particularly the Lombard county seat, clinched another bizarre yet unique record this year. Indeed, Milan stands out as the brightest city in Europe from October to December, outshining major tourism and luxury hubs like Stockholm, Oslo, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. Milan is obsessed with Christmas lights From space, stars […]
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New Year’s in Italy
New Year’s in Italy We’re a nation of fortune seekers and lucky charms lovers (no, not the cereals… although I admit I did contemplate the possibility, once, to buy a large bag of Lucky Charms marshmallows) and, if there’s a time of the year when it shows, it’s certainly at Capodanno, our New […]
Italy triumphs in the 2024 Davis Cup: Berrettini and Sinner shine bright
Italy secured the ultimate recognition at the end of the 2024 Davis Cup finals, held in Malaga. Thanks to an extraordinary performance by Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner, Italian tennis celebrates a golden year. The trophy raised high marks a historic period for this sport in the country. Third Davis […]
5 Reasons it’s time Italians embrace Thanksgiving
While doing my doctorate and working in university in the West of Ireland, I got to meet and become very close to many people from the US. We all were part of the same department and soon we didn’t only bond over work, but also shared a common need to feel “at home” […]
Declining birth rates in Italy: -34% over 15 years
Italy is facing a critical situation marked by a continuous decline in birth rates. Despite being monitored for years, there has been no significant change in this trend, raising serious concerns about the future of the healthcare system and generational replacement. This is referred to as a true generational challenge, […]
Halloween in Italy: the most eerie and terrifying locations
Halloween is approaching, and forget about carved pumpkins and papier-mâché witches this year. Prepare for a real horror and grisly legends tour of Italy. Discover frightening and scary legends that hover over these areas, from Trentino Alto Adige to Sicily. Each terrifying stage is rich in history, legends, culture, and, […]
Torino: first bilateral 3D eye surgery in the world on a newborn
The Molinette Hospital in Turin is in the spotlight worldwide for performing the first surgery of its kind ever conducted. This is indeed the first successful bilateral eye surgery utilizing advanced 3D visualization on a 40-day-old baby. Little Matteo is now home with his family and in excellent health. Another […]
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 […]
BEST BLOGS ABOUT ITALY
Read the stories of bloggers living in Italy. Check out our suggested Best Blogs about Italy. If you’re looking for an inspiration list categorized as the best Italy blog and Italian bloggers out there, this is our selection! There are many Italy travel blogs, but also Italy Lifestyle blogs, and Italy […]
Halloween in Italy
If, from a commercial point of view, Halloween is an All-American product, its spirit is rooted in antiquity and comes very much from Europe.