The Paris 2024 Olympics are about to start, and Italy is set to show a formidable lineup of athletes across various sports, each with a strong chance of winning medals. Here are some standout Italian athletes expected to perform exceptionally well. Fingers crossed for all of them! Athletics Marcell Jacobs, […]
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When the mercury rises, our bodies require specific nourishment to stay cool and hydrated. Summers in Italy have become increasingly hot, especially in the South and on the islands, but even in the North, not far from the mountains where I live, keeping cool in the months of July and […]
Summer in Trentino Alto-Adige
Trentino Alto-Adige: an unconventional summer destination for families and nature lovers Summer is often associated with the sea, however Italy offers many other destinations for those who are not too keen on spending their entire vacation on a beach sunbathing. The variety of the Italian landscape truly is a godsend and the Alps certainly represent one of […]
Italian travel diary: Summer of 78
By Gina Paone Kulch-Stritch In the summer of 1978, our parents took my 17-year-old sister Jill and twenty-one-year-old me on a European vacation. We spent a week at a resort on the island of Palma de Majorca. We headed to the shops and stopped at the many fashionable […]
Accidents decrease by 11% in Bologna after six months of the 30 km/h reform
Bologna has become the first Italian city to impose a 30 km/h speed limit on about 70% of its urban roads, which has sparked widespread discussion. This limit, equivalent to around 18 mph, can frustrate many drivers accustomed to higher speeds. Mayor Matteo Lepore implemented this reform six months ago, […]
Italian summer: more and more beaches are now limited access
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Italian Wines for Summer
Italian wines to fight the Summer heat.
Summer Italian Dishes
Summer Italian Dishes
Summer Tiramisù
Recipe for a tiramisu with strawberries, perfect for the Summer.
Weather in Southern Italy
Weather in Southern Italy is milder and sunnier than the North of the country, but can be unpredictable fromm September to May.