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two wine glasses containing white wine and a bottle. Wine sector to receive support package

Soave DOC is 55 years old

October 22, 2023October 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Soave was at one time the world’s most popular Italian wine. It was officially granted a DOC classification in 1968.

Zadie Smith. Image: Internaz under Commons License

Zadie Smith receives seal of city of Milan

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

British writer Zadie Smith was awarded the Seal of the City of Milan by Mayor Giuseppe Sala today. The recognition is three years overdue as a result of the pandemic.

Image of Caravaggio and his work - Nativity with St francis and St Lawrence

On this day in history: Theft of Caravaggio Nativity from Palermo Church

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the world of art, few names evoke as much reverence as that of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. One of his most renowned paintings, “Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence,” was stolen on 17th October, 1969 from the Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo, Italy. The theft of this Caravaggio nativity, valued not only […]

Netflix Italy creating content beyond stereotypes

October 14, 2023October 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 9th edition of MIA (Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo), directed by Gaia Tridente ended yesterday. The audio-visual industry event took place from 9th to 13th October in Rome at Palazzo Barberini, Cinema Barberini, and on the MIA Digital platform. At one of the panels, Netflix Italy said it would be looking for content beyond the Italian […]

Abbey of San Fruttuoso. Image by Aloa via Flickr under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

FAI Autumn Days return this weekend

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October visit the FAI Heritage sites, as part of FAI Autumn Days. Entrance is free, though a minimum contribution of €3 is recommended to help preserve Italy’s heritage.

Rapper Fedez whose plea for blood donors has seen an increase

Fedez Plea Boosts Blood Donations in Italy

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rapper Fedez sent a heartfelt call for increased blood donations, following his life-saving experience, which has ignited a surge in blood donations across Italy. The response has been impressive among young adults, according to the Corriere della Sera.