Buongiorno Italy readers!

Italy’s Frecciarossa train service, the ‘star’ of high-speed, is set to begin a new direct route that will connect Turin in Italy’s north to Reggio Calabria in Italy’s south, without having to change trains in Rome. 

As Italy gradually returns to a semblance of normality, how has the virus affected the lives of Italians? Do they believe everything will be as it always has been, or has La Dolce Vita changed for ever? We talk to some locals in one town.

Learn Italian with us every week as we give you new lessons on a wide range of topics. Today's topic focuses on irregular present tense verbs. We share how to use the verb ‘dire’ in Italian.

In our weekly dual-language series published every week, we continue our exploration of the Unesco Sites of Italy, this week’s focus is on the majestic Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera.

Museums, galleries, archaeological sites and cultural institutions overall have started to reopen on May 18 in Italy, after 70 days of closure due to the coronavirus emergency which caused a nationwide lockdown. Now that it’s possible to enjoy culture again in person, what are the rules and what has reopened in Italy’s major cities?

Craving cake but don’t have flour or sugar? Not a problem. This classic Italian cake is made with bread crumbs and left over cookies! If you’re craving something savoury, our go-to pasta dish is this ricotta ravioli recipe served with brown butter, capers and lemon.

As Italy began a further ease of restrictions on May 18, with the reopening of shops, hairdressers, cafés and restaurants, hotels are slowly starting or preparing to reopen as well, let’s look at the new rules in detail.  

Spring is one of Italy's tastiest seasons and we have a curated selection of mouth-watering recipes from appetizers to dessert in one FREE eBook for our readers! Here's where to get your copy.

This Italian artisan has taken their sewing skills to create reusable cloth masks (with filter inserts)– here’s where you can get one.

Puglia, Southern Italy’s shining star and the second most researched region (after Tuscany) by overseas buyers when looking at real estate. So, what makes Puglia so special and in such high demand? So, what is the price of living in such a beautiful place? Not as much as you may think!

Looking for that perfect home in Italy? Take a look at our properties from north to south – you may find your dream apartment or villa in the countryside. Here’s where to search!

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