Kiara Fontanesi wins fourth wmx world championship
The Loket racetrack in the Czech Republic offered endless thrills over the weekend in the last race for the 2015 WMX World Series, where Kiara Fontanesi started at a disadvantage, trailing behind Livia Lancelot. Kiara had to beat her to the chase and recover those few points separating her from victory. But when the game gets tough, the tough get...
Effetto Expo sul turismo, indotto da 100 milioni in 4 mesi: boom per gli alberghi ad agosto
L'Esposizione Universale dal mese di apertura fino ad agosto ha trainato il sistema ricettivo non solo di Milano, ma anche di altri territori italiani: per i quattro mesi trascorsi dal giorno dell'inaugurazione di Expo, l'Ufficio Studi della Camera di commercio di Monza e Brianza ha stimato in circa 100 milioni di euro l'indotto e le ricadute econo...
Il ministero dei Beni culturali sceglie Travel Appeal per monitorare la reputazione di 27 musei
di Arcangelo Rociola Un incontro con Dario Franceschini, hanno presentato il loro progetto che è piaciuto al ministro. La startup incubata da H-Farm racconta l'accordo e perché sono stati scelti per monitorare la reputation dei musei italiani. «Abbiamo incontrato il ministro Dario Franceschini ad un evento qualche settimana fa. Gli ab...
Italian government Scholarships for foreign and IRE students
In this section you can find information about opportunities for study and work available in Italy for foreign citizens and Italians living abroad The scholarships are offered for the following type of courses: Undergraduate University courses (renewals only); Postgraduate University courses; Master's Degree courses (Levels I or II); Ph.D....
Emilia Romagna awarded as best destination for a short holiday
The German magazine Geo Saison has recently recognized the Italian region Emilia Romagna as the best destination for a short holiday. 245 locations applied to get the prestigious price, and Emilia Romagna won thanks to the candidature of a very small town called Polesine Parmense, that is very close to the Po river, offering an amazing culinary pac...
Morricone marks 60 years as Hollywood's go-to music man
Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone is back on his feet after canceling a string of concerts because of two collapsed vertebrae that raised questions about the continued prodigious output of the 87-year-old music legend. Morricone, whose memorable scores to "The Mission," "Cinema Paradiso" and other films have made him one of Hollywood'...
Rome's Colosseum sparkles after magnate-funded restoration
by Frances D'Emilio The Colosseum has emerged more imposing than ever after its most extensive restoration, a multimillion-euro cleaning to remove a dreary, undignified patina of soot and grime from the ancient arena, which has been assailed for decades by pollution in traffic-clogged Rome. Footing the bill is shoe-and-luxury goods ma...
Cristina Bowerman, The Pink-Haired Chef Fusing Italian and American Cooking
by Sirine Azouaoui A liver burger on a licorice bun, accompanied with chips, sweet wine mayonnaise and mango ketchup. That's what Cristina Bowerman served up during the culinary expo "Taste of Rome" in mid-September. The 49-year-old chef doesn't seem to be afraid of anything, especially not of serving a small, industrial-looking sandwich to hundre...
Celebrating the Maserati centenary remembering Carlo Maserati
by Claudia Astarita 2014 is a special year for the Maserati luxury brand. The Italian iconic car maker is indeed celebrating its first centenary. To contribute to marque this special occasion for Made in Italy, it is worth reminding the role Carlo Maserati played in shaping the Maserati brand and planting the seeds that transformed it in t...
The Blooming Almond Tree Festival
The first week of February sees the 77th edition of the Sagra del mandorlo in fiore in Agrigento's Valley of the Temples (Feb. 2-9), a party to welcome spring and observe the blooming of the almond trees. Throughout the years, the event has become ever more international, while at the same time maintaining its original cultural significance, with...
30 master’s programs taught completely in English at the Politecnico di Milano
Politecnico di Milano, one of Europe's most renowned institutions, ranked top 30 globally and top 10 in Europe for technical universities, now offers over 30 master's programs taught completely in English in disciplines related to engineering, design, urban planning, computer science, and architecture. Qualified international candidates ca...
Via alla settima edizione del Triennale Design Museum
La settima edizione del Triennale Design Museum è dedicata a un periodo storico poco indagato, quello degli anni Trenta. Con storia e memoria che aiutano a leggere il presente e il futuro. «L'idea alla base - spiegano - è che il progettare negli anni delle crisi economiche sia una condizione particolarmente favorevole allo stimolo della creatività...