Vasto fetes Rossetti's famous family The seaside Abruzzo town of Vasto is celebrating the family of one its most famous exiles, Gabriele Rossetti, whose English-born offspring caused a stir in London's 19th-century art and literature circles.
Pavarotti singing contest draws 250 contestants The first international opera singing contest in memory of the late Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti has drawn 250 contestants from 32 countries.
Florence celebrates Fallaci A new multi-centre exhibition dedicated to controversial crusading journalist Oriana Fallaci opens in her home town of Florence on Friday.
Giottiline: 2006 and 2007 show increased performance ''Camper Valley'' - an area between Barberino Val d'Elsa, Poggibonsi, Tavarnelle and San Gimignano - enjoys a financial turnover equal to 500 and 600 euro per year.
Vinitaly set for another success Vinitaly, Italy's most important trade fair for wine and distilled spirits, is ready to rack up another record year with over 150,000 visitors from more than 100 countries expected to attend an event which has become an international landmark for the industry.
Milan to host expo 2015 Milan has won its bid to host the Universal Exhibition (Expo) in 2015, the Paris-based selection board announced on Monday.
Iceman has anniversary bash Italy's famed Iceman mummy had an anniversary bash over the weekend as his purpose-built museum here celebrated ten years in business.
Naked News hits Italy Four anchors for 'Show That Has Nothing To Hide' - Canada's longest-running Web show Naked News arrived in Italy on Thursday as one of the programme's four young Italian women read out a news item before removing an item of clothing.
Milan prepares for Sex Fest Famous porn stars are set to teach lessons in the art of striptease at the annual pornography expo Mi-Sex in Milan next month.
Italy issues Anna Magnani stamp A special postal stamp will be issued on March 7 to commemorate Italian film legend Anna Magnani.
Iceman to welcome world's mummies Italy's famed Iceman is to have company next year as mummies from all over the world arrive for a major show in this northern Italian city.
Thousands of Italian children hunted out stockings on Friday ahead of Epiphany celebrations that half of Italians still see as an important part of their heritage.
May and June are the months with the most feasts and festivals dedicated to Spring and its products. All the cities and little towns of Romagna warmly welcome the new season with big open-air celebrations. Almost every week-end of May, June and July people crowds squares and streets full of stalls and open-air markets.
