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Uffizi diffusi - the gallery takes artwork on a tour of Tuscany

The Uffizi goes on a tour of Tuscany

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

‘Uffizi diffusi’ – that’s the name of the Uffizi gallery’s latest project. It is taking its artwork across Tuscany to museums in towns associated with the art.

Which city will host Eurovision 2022? Image: Eurovision media resource

Which Italian city will host Eurovision 2022?

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As Måneskin won the Eurovision title for Italy in May with the song Zitti e buoni, 2022 will be Italy’s turn to host the event. Bids for the 66th song contest are underway, with the winning venue to be unveiled next month.

Book sales in Italy increase by 44% in first 6 months of 2021

Italian book sales increase in first 6 months of the year

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Results of the Aie-NielsenIQ survey show book sales rose by 44% in the first six months of the year. Some 15 million more copies sold through Italian trade channels than the same period last year.

Leonardo da Vinci project discovers 14 living relatives

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Researchers aim to reconstruct the genealogical profile of Leonardo da Vinci to understand his genius.

Bear's head drawing by da Vinci goes under the hammer

Bear’s head drawing by da Vinci expected to sell for £12million at auction

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Christie’s ‘The Exceptional Sale’ this afternoon (8th July), a small drawing of a bear’s head by Leonardo da Vinci goes under the hammer. The estimate puts the lot at between £8million and £12million (€14million).

New feud between Croatia and Italy over prošek and prosecco wines

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Croatia has once again applied to the European Commission for special recognition of its wine prošek. Italy blocked a first attempt in 2013, arguing the name prošek was too similar to prosecco.

Raffaella Carrá, Italian singer and TV presenter, dies at 78

July 6, 2021July 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Raffaella Carrá, one of Italy’s best-loved singers and television presenters, died on Monday aged 78. Carrá became a symbol of sexual liberation not only in her own country, but in Spain and South America as well.

taxing take-away food to save Florence's streets from food oil?

Uffizi boss talks of taxing take-away food in Florence

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The head of Florence’s Uffizi Gallery suggests taxing take-away food. He believes the oil from the food stains Florence’s streets and monuments.

Bryan Adams to shoot Pirelli calendar 2022. Image: Bryan Adams on Twitter

Bryan Adams to shoot 2022 Pirelli calendar

July 4, 2021July 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Canadian rock star and photographer Bryan Adams will shoot the 2022 Pirelli calendar, the Italian tyre maker announced.

€11million worth of illegal finds returned to Italy

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Belgian collector had illegal finds, dating back to the sixth century BC, from illicit excavations in Puglia. Italian police recovered the finds, worth €11million, and returned them to Italy following unsuccessful legal appeals by the collector.