As the saying goes, Country you go, custom you find. Speed cameras are the number one enemy of motorists, whether they are casual vacationers or professional truck drivers. Fortunately, we now have various tactics and tricks that allow us to know the specific positions of these terrible detectors ahead of time. […]
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Today, we rewrite ancient history: fresh finds in Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples
The discovery of new, previously unidentified artifacts pleased the archaeologists at the Archaeological Park of Agrigento (Valle dei Templi). The revelations today result from a protracted procedure of excavations that began in 2019 but were abruptly suspended for the COVID-19 emergency. The reconstruction According to recent reports, archaeologists have unearthed […]
Ladispoli: Two lifeguard dogs save two men in the open sea
It’s fantastic news that features two brave and well-trained Ladispoli Golden Retrievers as protagonists. On the morning of August 6, two men received assistance from two lifeguard dogs on the coast of Ladispoli (a seaside town in the province of Rome). A remarkable narrative that, owing to strict training programs […]
Storm Patricia brings snow back to the Marmolada in August
We return to discuss the bizarre weather that has plagued Italy recently and shows no signs of abating. The latest news is the return of snow on the Marmolada, despite the fact that the month of July has left us with memories far from those of a regular winter month’s […]
Gianluigi Buffon, the world champion, has retired his gloves
A surprise for both his Italian fans and his international fans. An announcement that has been floating around for a while, but that the renowned Italian goalie appears to have attempted to avoid as much as possible. A sad and upsetting departure, these last days are sore for the most […]
Fukuoka Swimming World Cup 2023: a rich gain for Italy’s national team
The 20th World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, concluded today, July 30. Between July 14 and 30, the elite of our national team competed against champions from across the world in two high-intensity weeks. A nice balance, but with some reservations There isn’t much to complain about for water sports […]
Fire traffic in Italy: the weekend starts with a red stamp
August is quickly approaching, and Anas‘ study predicts heavy traffic in Italy for everyone who intends to drive starting next weekend and lasting the entire month of August. The recent searing heat does not appear to have intimidated the Italians. Over 20 million Italians have planned to take a vacation […]
BREAKING NEWS: Climate Emergency in Italy
Climate emergencies: in the north, disastrous weather; in the south, record heat and flames. Latest information on the severe weather that struck Italy on July 24 and July 25. Palermo, Sicily – credit: https://www.palermotoday.it/cronaca/incendio-inserra-ospedale-cervello.html Milan, Lombardia – credit: https://www.true-news.it/facts/nubifragio-milano-sala-il-vento-in-citta-ha-superato-i-100km In recent hours, two conflicting but equally destructive climatic events have […]
La Dolce Vita
A Time When Italian Influences Affected America’s taste for Glamour During the 1950s and ’60s, what America wore, what its citizens drove, and how they looked, was, in a large part, dictated by Italy’s trend setters, which included fashion designers, film directors and auto makers. If it originated in Italy, […]
3.3 million euros for the restoration of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice
Almost four years have gone since the damage wrought by the 2019 rising tide. Four days of fire for Venetians who experienced the tide surge over the limit of 140 cm four times in a single week: from September 12 to September 17. Instead, we may breathe a sigh of […]