words by Carol KingThe Sydney Opera House inaugurates its opera season today with a gala performance of Giacomo Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’.The production s…
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Fri, 12/28/2012 - 09:58
With New Year's eve approaching, we suggest a mouth watering chickpeas and prawns dish which is great as an antipasto or for Mediterranean finger food…
Fri, 12/28/2012 - 05:00
words by Carol KingCave paintings found on the small island of Favignana in the Aegadian Islands off the northwest coast of Sicily are believed to be…
Thu, 12/27/2012 - 10:26
words by Carol KingThe latest edition of the Pirelli Calendar features photographs of Rio di Janeiro taken by American photojournalist Steve McCurry –…
Thu, 12/27/2012 - 06:05
words by Carol KingThe Cap d’Any a l’Alguer New Year celebration in Alghero, Sardinia is one of the most anticipated events on the island’s calendar.C…
Wed, 12/26/2012 - 05:58
words by Carol KingA report published by the food watchdog Accademia Italiana della Cucina (Italian Academy of Cuisine, AIC) shows more than 60% of cl…
Mon, 12/24/2012 - 05:58
words by Carol KingFrom the 26 December 2012 to 8 January 2013, many of Rome’s museums will hold special events and exhibitions to enable visitors to…
Thu, 12/20/2012 - 06:11
words by Carol KingTrenitalia has unveiled the Frecciarossa 1000 (Red Arrow 1000) high-speed train, which is set to go into service in 2013.Described…
Wed, 12/19/2012 - 05:47
words by Carol KingThe town of Cisternino in Brindisi, Puglia has joined a growing list of places thought to be a haven that will survive the prophesi…
Tue, 12/18/2012 - 05:53
Yesterday, 12.619.000 Italians tuned in to Rai 1 during prime time to hear Roberto Benigni's reading of the Italian Constitution. With this show/lectu…
Tue, 12/18/2012 - 04:56
words by Carol KingThe Michelin Italia Hotel and Restaurant Guide for 2013 is out, and recommends 307 restaurants in Italy, compared with 295 in the 2…
Tue, 12/18/2012 - 04:51
words by Carol KingThe van used to drive Pope John Paul II around during his 1979 visit to Ireland has been turned into a party bus available for hire…
Mon, 12/17/2012 - 05:18
words by Carol KingThe Catholic diocese of Milan is facing such a high demand for exorcisms that it has set up a telephone hotline.The hotline is open…
Fri, 12/14/2012 - 06:55
words by Carol KingThe 115-year-old Italian-American Dina Manfredini (née Guerri) is the oldest woman in the world. She was born in the small town of…
Wed, 12/12/2012 - 06:47
words by Carol KingHollywood star Russell Crowe has voiced his support to save the tomb of the Ancient Roman hero who inspired the film ‘Gladiator’ (2…
Tue, 12/11/2012 - 09:50
words by Carol KingBritish publishing house Hersilia Press has published popular Italian crime writer Sandrone Dazieri’s ‘In a Heartbeat’. Translated…
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 05:10
words by Carol KingVerona city council is introducing fines against those pinning love notes on the walls of the entrance to Casa di Giulietta (Juliet…
Sat, 12/08/2012 - 03:47
Chiara Galiazzo won the sixth season of ‘The X-Factor Italia”. The 26th year old from Padua, wowed the judges singing "Teardrop" by Massive Attack at…
Fri, 12/07/2012 - 04:37
words by Carol KingPope Benedict XVI will tweet his first message next Wednesday, 12 December, on his new Twitter account @Pontifex.The Pope’s first t…
Wed, 12/05/2012 - 04:48
words by Carol KingOnly the day after the Duchess of Cambridge’s pregnancy was announced, an artisan in Naples has created a nativity scene to honour…