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Italy says goodbye to the father of Tiramisù

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

“Il papà di Tiramisù”, Ado Campeol, has died aged 93. Owner of the Alle Beccherie restaurant in Treviso, where the famous dessert was invented in 1969.

7 Spooky Places to Visit in Italy

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Halloween may not be the most celebrated festivity, but there is no end of spooky places to visit in Italy. We take a look at seven of the most spine-chilling sites.

World Travel Awards - Venice has several winners

Italy hotels and resorts scoop World Travel Awards – Europe 2021

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The World Travel Awards announced the winners for this year’s best travel options in Europe. There was a wealth of categories, with Italy registering quite a few winners.

The price of Aperol to rise in 2022

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Campari Group in Italy are planning larger than usual price increases to offset rising costs for glass, alcohol and sugar. Among the brands due to see a price hike is Aperol, favoured by many who enjoy a Spritz.

Caravaggio ceiling mural. †HSH Prince Nicolò and HSH Princess Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi, Casino Aurora, Rome.courtesy of

Roman villa with Caravaggio mural up for sale

October 29, 2021October 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Villa Aurora in Rome is up for auction in January with an opening bid of almost €500m. The villa houses the world’s only ceiling mural by Caravaggio.

Uffizi Gallery named best museum in the world by Time Out

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Time Out magazine named their top 20 museums and galleries in the world. In number one spot was Uffizi Gallery. It took the title number one museum in the world ahead of The Louvre, Acropolis Museum and London’s Tate Modern.

A new low? Italy’s senate votes down anti-homophobic violence bill

October 28, 2021October 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s senate has killed off a bill that would have made violence against LGBT people and disabled people, as well as misogyny, a hate crime. Named after centre-left Democratic party (PD) legislator Alessandro Zan, the lower house approved the bill earlier in the year.

Italy places some countries onto List E

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian authorities announced the country removed several countries from its List D, which includes third countries whose citizens are permitted to enter Italy under certain conditions. Italy travel regulations now have them on List E which means visitors can only enter Italy for essential purposes.

Sicily floods: Two dead after fierce storm batters Italian island

October 26, 2021October 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Emergency authorities warn it is ‘situation critical’ after Sicily floods following a fierce storm. Catania and surrounding areas are left underwater and two people die as the ‘Medicane’ wreaks havoc.

Israeli court rules cable car survivor must be returned to family in Italy

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Israeli court ruled today (Monday, 25th October) Eitan Biran must be returned to his paternal family in Italy after his grandfather took him to Israel illegally. Eitan was the sole survivor of the Mottarone crash that killed fourteen including his parents and brother.