Salvatore Fanconi has been in the spotlight in the past few hours after successfully passing medical examinations and tests for the renewal of his driver’s license. “It’s important for me to stay active and not rely on others,” he said, and surely his family couldn’t be prouder of him. 101 […]
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!
In Italy, it’s a hunt for Fleximan, the speed camera slayer
Italy is the European country with the highest number of speed cameras, a fact that doesn’t surprise me as an Italian driver. More than 8,000 speed cameras have been installed, compared to around 3,800 in Germany and just over 4,000 in the United Kingdom. The fine for speeding is far […]
Sanremo 2024: Russell Crowe will be a guest at the 74th edition of the Festival
Great news for die-hard fans of Oscar-winning cinema, especially those fond of the beloved rebel gladiator. Russell Crowe, globally renowned for his legendary role as Maximus Decimus Meridius in ‘Gladiator’, is set to conquer the Sanremo stage, but this time not with a sword. The 74th edition of the Festival […]
The Umarelli Express in Milan: A Journey of Smiles and Construction Sites
In Milan, the long-awaited Umarelli Express has recently made its debut, capturing the attention of citizens of all ages. This unique rail journey has won the hearts of seniors and retirees, who, with their characteristic construction site observers’ attitude, are enjoying unprecedented moments of leisure. In Municipality 6 of Milan, […]
The Salerno-Reggio Calabria freeway will be the first European smart road
According to the latest ANAS (National Autonomous Company of State Roads) updates, a true engineering marvel will soon arrive in Italy. Our engineers are working on a highly sophisticated project that will make Italy the first European country to have a smart road. The first 100 kilometers have already been […]
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 […]
Jokes about Italians
Everybody knows about British humor, but Italians have their very own kind of humor, too. See below the jokes about Italians and funny Italian jokes that will make you laugh! You’ll find all jokes in Italian with translation in English. It’s a mix of simple, self-deprecating jokes and the bittersweet […]
The story of Frank Lentini, the man with 3 legs
An exceptional man with expceptional features.
Welcome to Seulo, the village full of centenarians
The secret of this rural yet unique village.
Italians and sex, how things changed during the pandemic
Covid has changed sex. For couples, singles, and anyone in between. Not even Italian latin lovers were immune. The pandemic effect is a real issue. And it effects every sphere of human life and psyche. With the lockdowns and Covid-19 restrictions, sex in Italy has changed. Intimacy has changed, with […]