Italian Commercial and Industrial Photography Photographer Pasquale Comegna aims to bring the creative spontaneity of professional photojournalism to commercial clients. He can produce dynamic images for your company, always working to satisfy your needs. From company brochures and website images to promotional materials and framed images, Pasquale offers a fluid and reliable […]
Potpourri
A bit of this, a bit of that. In the Potpourri section you will find articles about celebrities, festivals, and contests. Here, you can read articles about anything and everything Italian.
If you can’t find what you are looking for anywhere else, then you will find in this category.
What you can find in these archives
This is the mix and match category of Life in Italy.
- LGBTQ rights
- Society laws, rules, and habits
- Celebrity news and stories
- Cultural and historical contests
- The latest from cinema and art
- Food news and trends
- Fashion protagonists and trends
And so much more! It’s the Potpourri archives, filled with taste, fragrances, and options.
Enjoy your reading!
Jokes
Funny Jokes about Italians and Europeans The world where we live: Sono usciti i risultati di un sondaggio effettuato dall’ONU. La domanda era: “Per piacere, dica onestamente qual’e’ la sua opinione sulla abbondanza o scarsita’ di alimenti nel resto del mondo.” Il risultato e’ stato il seguente: […]
Flavio Briatore
<span><span>Flavio Briatore in 2008 ( wikipedia) Everybody tries, many fail, very few succeed. Flavio Briatore definitely falls in the latter category, his life an almost perfect depiction of Cinderella’s tale. A self made man, who started from nowhere and created a well recognized public position for himself, as well as […]
Lapo Elkann
Gianni Agnelli with a young Lapo Elkann Lapo Elkann is the grandson of Giovanni Agnelli, l’Avvocato (The Attorney), the undisputed king of the Italian twentieth century jet set. To be an Agnelli is a difficult challenge, especially in a culture such as the Italian, where social status is still very […]
Dogs ( Pets ) in Italy
Dog Watching- Italian Style The flight from Minneapolis to Rome was barely underway when I felt the first symptoms creep in. By the time the credits rolled on the in-flight movie, my fear was a full-blown condition – doggie withdrawal. This was supposed to be the adventure of my life […]
Roberto Saviano
Roberto Saviano with his book Gomorrha Roberto Saviano is probably one of the most discussed Italian writers since Umberto Eco and his Il Nome della Rosa. His book, Gomorra, published in 2006, has created much controversy, and is a very strong stand against the camorra — a mafia-like criminal organization operating […]
Gossip
Gossip: Miss Italy ( Ansa ) Gossip, who doesn’t love it. Even the most hardcore eschewers of silly talk can’t resist the curiosity and take a peek at the headlines about the latest scandal. And in Italy there’s plenty of scandals. ( Please check also the related Category Italian Celebrities […]
Italian Culture: Lotteries in Italy
Lotteries inside and outside of Italy What is a lottery? A lottery is a popular form of gambling which involves the drawing of lots for a prize. Some governments forbid it, while others endorse it to the extent of organizing a national lottery. The first signs of a lottery are […]
Marco Travaglio
Marco Travaglio is one of the most controversial journalists in Italy, known for a brash, know-it-all style as well as his staunch position against the government. Travaglio, joined by colleague Michele Santoro, has also gained a reputation as someone in the media who cashes in on others’ suffering. Marco started […]
Children Education in Reggio
Infant and Children Educational Schools The Epochal Reggio Emilia Program The epochal Reggio Emilia program for children up to the age of 5 is one of the most exciting developments in the world of education in our age. It may be seen as an extension of the enquiring and liberal […]