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The Man in the Iron Mask in Pinerolo, Piedmont

The Man in the Iron Mask in Pinerolo, Piedmont
In Pinerolo, a town of 35,000 nestled in Piedmont’s Italian Alps, the first weekend in October is decidedly French. - ...read more
Town to wage dog mess DNA war

Town to wage dog mess DNA war A Piedmont town is gearing up to wage war against dog owners who fail to pick up after their pet through the use of excrement DNA tests.

Hostages from Turin

Hostages from Turin The five Italians kidnapped in Egypt Monday are from Turin, officials in the northwestern Italian city said.



Three of the best cafés in Turin

Three of the best cafés in Turin
What a strange mix is Turin. It marries the sophisticated grandeur of Baroque mansions with the graceful elegance of Art Nouveau palazzos, the marble triumphalism of Fascist monuments and the sober modesty of 1950s factories and warehouses. And linking all these souls like a fil rouge are hundreds of cafés. - ...read more
Designer Schon dies

Designer Schon dies Top Milan designer Mila Schon died overnight at her vineyard near Alessandria, her family said. She was 89.

Mayor to work as street sweeper

Mayor to work as street sweeper The mayor of a Piemonte town on Wednesday pledged to don dustmen's overalls and clean the streets of his city every morning in a bid to keep the costs of urban cleaning costs to a minimum.

Industrialist Andrea Pininfarina killed in road accident Andrea Pininfarina, chairman and CEO of the historic chassis company which bears his family's name, was killed Thursday morning in a traffic accident on the outskirts of Turin.

Turin celebrates China's ancient civilization

Turin celebrates China's ancient civilization A selection of soldiers from China's famed terracotta army will be among the star exhibits at a major new show in Turin.



A princely retreat in Piedmont

A princely country retreat is this week's featured property - a great location as well with sea and skiing both a short drive away. - ...read more
Bad weather may hurt Piedmont wine harvest

Bad weather may hurt Piedmont wine harvest Severe weather this spring may have irreversibly damaged vineyards in the northwest region of Piedmont and producers fear their harvest will be half what it was last year.



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