Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games: a blend of Olympic heritage and modernity
Almost 70 years after the Winter Olympics of 1956 in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy is preparing to host Milano Cortina 2026. This event, which will bring together the world’s best athletes, is eagerly awaited by winter sports enthusiasts. It will be an opportunity to celebrate the evolution of the sport and pay tribute to past Games, while highlighting...
Banks: fewer and fewer branches across Italy
The trend of banks "disengaging" from Italian territory continues unabated. Nearly half of all Italian municipalities are now without a bank branch (3,381 municipalities, accounting for 42.8% of the total). In 2024 alone, 508 branches were closed, bringing the total number below 20,000. The reasons for this decline include the rise of digital paym...
Tuscany becomes the first Italian Region to regulate assisted suicide
Tuscany has become the first region in Italy to adopt a law regulating assisted suicide, also known as assisted death—a practice in which, under specific conditions, a person self-administers a drug to end their life. Assisted suicide has been legal in Italy since 2019, when a Constitutional Court ruling deemed the previous ban unconstitutional. Ho...
10 places to go on Valentine's Day in Italy in 2025
There is no better place than Italy to celebrate love: its timeless charm, cities rich in history, breathtaking landscapes, and irresistible cuisine make it the perfect destination for a romantic experience. Valentine's Day is the ideal occasion to be enchanted by its beauty, rediscover the magic of unique scenery, and create unforgettable moments...
Miles Teller to star as Gino Bartali, the cycling champ who helped save Jews during WWII
Miles Teller will star as Gino Bartali in the upcoming biopic "Bartali," which does not have yet have an expected release date, about the renowned cyclist, who worked with the Italian resistance to help Jews during World War II. Bartali won the the Giro d'Italia – one of the most prominent stage races in the world – in 1936 and 1937. He then won th...
The incredible Italian city named 'best weekend trip' despite its reputation
The birthplace of pizza and a city that lies in the shadow of the great Mount Vesuvius, Naples has been named as one of the best places in Europe to visit for a weekend trip this year by renowned travel guidebook company Lonely Planet. This may come as a surprise to many, as Naples has earned the reputation of one of the least welcoming cities in I...
Red, yellow and black: Ferrari's Prancing Horse is steeped in Italian history
While the Prancing Horse emblem transcends the automotive industry as one of the most recognisable icons in the world, Ferrari’s unmistakable logo has a rich and complex history, carrying with it the story of a fighter pilot from Lugo, the early days of international motor racing, and turbulent Italian politics. Before it was a racing symbol, the C...
This Underrated but Beautiful Part of Southern Italy Just Got Its First Direct Flight From the U.S. — What to Know
Want to get away to a less-visited but breathtakingly beautiful part of Italy? NEOS Airlines has you covered with the launch of the first-ever nonstop flight to the southern Italian state of Puglia in June. The inaugural flight will depart John F. Kennedy International Airport on June 3 to Bari, the capital of Puglia. The red-eye flights will be...
'Lush' Italian island that's cheaper than Capri with crystal clear waters and hot springs
With Valentine's Day on the horizon now is the perfect time to get cracking on booking your romantic getaway, but with so many places to choose from on the UK’s doorstep, how will you know where to go? Romantic getaways to Italy have seen a significant rise in popularity, with searches for "Italy romantic holidays" increasing by 240% and "couples’...
Montecristo, Italy’s forbidden island
Since ancient times, the island of Montecristo in the Tuscan archipelago has held an almost mystical significance—even the Romans called it “Mons Jovis,” or Mount Jupiter, after their highest god. (The Greeks knew it first as “Artemisia.”). In recent years the allure of Montecristo was significantly increased by Alexandre Dumas' captivating 19th-c...
Heading to Rome? Experts Weigh In on How to Eat Like a Local
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel site, recently released its Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destination Awards based on millions of reviews from travelers worldwide over the past 12 months. This year they added a new category: The Best Food Destinations and Rome is top of the list. According to Tripadvisor, the city's piazzas, open-air m...
San Valentino in Vico del Gargano: the patron saint of love and … oranges!
In the village of Vico del Gargano, in Italy’s Apulia region, Valentine’s Day is celebrated a bit differently. Saint Valentine has been the patron saint of the place since the 17th century; here, however, he doesn’t only protect lovers, but also the town’s cherished citrus groves, particularly its oranges. Each year, as February 14th approaches, t...