Rosalinda Giannotti, a councilor in Ostuni, enthusiastically embraced the initiative proposed by the European Socialist Party to the European Parliament. Ostuni has officially become the first Italian city to be declared safe for women, joining the broader SafePlace4Women project. But what does this important recognition mean? Greater safety and well-being […]
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During the holidays, Milan is the brightest city in Europe, as seen from space
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 […]
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 […]
PanCricri: the cricket-based panettone lands in Turin
Candied fruit, chocolate chips, and raisins are the classic ingredients of the much-loved panettone, a staple of Italian Christmas celebrations. However, innovation has just arrived in Turin, where a chef has created PanCricri, the first panettone featuring cricket flour and caramelized crickets. Unveiled at the Panettone World Championship in Naples […]
Via Montenapoleone is officially the most expensive Luxury Street in the world
In Italy, rental costs are reaching ever higher levels, making searching for a home or commercial space challenging, especially in major cities. A striking example of this phenomenon is Via Montenapoleone, which has achieved a global milestone: for the first time, an Italian address has been recognized as the most […]
Gladiators for a night: collaboration between Airbnb and the Colosseum
The Colosseum, a universal symbol of Roman history and culture, is about to become the stage for a one-of-a-kind experience. Thanks to an Airbnb initiative, a select few will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of real gladiators, experiencing for one night the thrill of one of the […]
Como: lake air in a can for only 9.90 Euros
This is the latest idea making waves about Como, one of Italy’s most enchanting cities. From the famous line, “That branch of Lake Como…” (Quel ramo del lago di Como) in Alessandro Manzoni’s I Promessi Sposi, to the notion of “Lake Como air in a can,” the story has gone […]
Claudia Baccarini, 114, is Italy’s oldest woman
Claudia Baccarini, originally from Faenza in Emilia-Romagna, is Italy’s oldest woman and is currently the third oldest person in Europe. She breaks record after record yearly while enjoying superb health. Claudia’s daughter is 90 Interviewed on the occasion of her remarkable achievement—being the oldest woman in the country is certainly […]
A 17,000-year-old discovery sheds light on Italy’s genetic heritage
The unearthing of a 17,000-year-old child’s skeleton in Grotta delle Mura, near Monopoli in Puglia, opened a new chapter in understanding Italy’s genetic heritage. This remarkable find offers unprecedented insights into the lives and migrations of early human populations in southern Italy during the Upper Paleolithic era. An exceptional find […]
The stamp dedicated to Pikachu arrives in Italy
The world of philately is warmly welcoming a new arrival. It’s Pikachu, the iconic (and heroic) character who first appeared in the Pokémon world in 1996. The stamp dedicated to him has already excited stamp collectors, who will certainly want it among their collections. Announced on “Philately Day” The stamp […]