Buongiorno Italy readers! 

Italy’s government issued yet another decree late Monday night aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus. It adds further restrictions to the one that was published last week, whose main novelty was the requirement to use masks outdoors, unless performing physical activity or in a condition of prolonged isolation. Here are the main new rules contained in the October 12 decree, signed by prime minister Giuseppe Conte late Monday night. 

For those who are unsure about the red-tape process of buying a home in Italy but still are seeking that dolce vita, know that there are ways of calling “bella Italia” home without the stress. Companies like Appassionata offer such options in a beautiful area of central Italy, let’s explore! 

While the figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi is widely known and often admired for his fierce personality and his role in the unification of Italy, another figure, very close to him, is mostly ignored. No wonder, it’s a woman (!). Anita Garibaldi, Giuseppe’s wife, was such a profound inspiration for him, and a big personality in her own right, a revolutionary herself, who fought alongside Giuseppe in South America and in Italy. 

Strudel is a northern Italian specialty, and there are many variations throughout Trentino Alto Adige, which borders Austria, and Friuli Venezia Giulia, which borders Croatia and Slovenia. Some versions call for butter in the pastry, but this one features a pastry made with olive oil. 

Give the gift of Murano glass, straight from the shores of its birth in the Veneto region of Italy. This beautiful necklace is made with 8 lamp-worked Murano glass beads with 100% nickel-free parts. It also comes with a certificate of authenticity. Also, don’t miss out on the following special offer! For every two Miani brand products purchased in our Italy Magazine shop, we will offer you a 25$ discount on the order.

COVID-19 has nixed this year’s festivals, but there is one fast approaching fall pastime that hasn’t been affected by the global pandemic – la raccolta delle olive (olive harvest). 

Superstar Tom Cruise is in Rome for the filming of “Mission: Impossible 7,” the seventh installment of the famous action spy series, where Cruise plays the role of Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Missions Force. 

In this week’s feel-good story that we all need to hear right now is the journey of Romeo, a 10-year-old boy who walked from Palermo To London to hug his grandmother.

For our Dual Language series about real-life dialogues, we head to the museum.

Looking to live the country life? Our #propertyoftheweek is this lovely property that consists of two buildings: one main villa and a guesthouse. Beautiful details throughout and a large, well-maintained garden. Find out more info here. 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.