Moody's lifts outlook on Italy to 'positive' as finances improve
Credit ratings agency Moody's on Friday upgraded its outlook on Italy to "positive", in a boost to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's efforts to tackle strains on the country's finances and manage debt. Moody's also maintained its "Baa3" rating on Italy and said its update in outlook from "stable" followed a "better-than-expected" fiscal performance l...
Napoli edge out Inter Milan to win 4th Serie A title
Napoli clinched their second Serie A title in three seasons after edging Inter Milan thanks to a 2-0 home victory over Cagliari in a dramatic finale to the season on Friday. It sealed a fourth Italian championship for Napoli, and a record for coach Antonio Conte, who is the first coach to win Serie A with three clubs after earning titles with Inter...
An alternative Tuscany in northern Italy: fairytale hills and terracotta villages in Lombardy’s Oltrepò Pavese
‘Look at the colour,” says tasting expert Carlo Veronese, sitting at a restaurant table in the village of Bosmenso. “Check how flexible it is, then give it a sniff and think about what you smell.” Only after we have given proper attention to appearance, structure and aroma do we taste the speciality before us. We are not trying fine wines, however,...
Solo Traveling Italy: Why the Amalfi Coast is the Ultimate Destination for Independent Explorers
Planning your next solo adventure? If Italy is on your radar—and it should be—let us point you to a slice of paradise that’s tailor-made for independent travelers: the Amalfi Coast. With pastel-colored villages clinging to dramatic cliffs, sun-drenched beaches, and winding roads that hug the coastline, solo traveling Italy’s Amalfi Coast is an unf...
10 Places in Venice You've Never Heard Of
The whole city of Venice is a stage set: palazzi flaunting their façades, gondoliers barking in striped shirts, churches packed to their domes with Tintorettos and tourists. But look closer—or better, lose yourself in the less-trodden sestieri—and you’ll find the best things are almost always behind an unmarked door, halfway down a calle that smell...
Six descendants of Leonardo da Vinci discovered
A new step forward in the ‘hunt’ for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA and his living heirs: six possible descendants of the Renaissance genius have undergone genetic testing, and the analysis has revealed that portions of the Y chromosome—used for individual identification—match one another. This confirms the genetic continuity of the male line of the da Vi...
Beautiful Italian city is the 'best place to visit in Europe' - it's not Rome
This stunning city has been touted as one of the must-visit destinations in Europe over summer - with its landmark being hailed as Italy's finest. Taranto, nestled on the gorgeous Ionian Sea, boasts a rich history that makes it a worthy addition to any travel itinerary. It continues to function as a significant commercial port and serves as the pri...
7 breathtaking viewpoints on the Amalfi Coast you won’t want to miss
The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s most enchanting destinations – and it’s renowned the world over. This rugged stretch of coastline is dotted with charming villages, hidden coves, top-notch restaurants and high-end hotels. But of course, it’s the breathtaking scenery that truly steals the show. So, where can you find the best viewpoints along the ...
Tuscany leads effort to recognize the Italian Via Francigena as UNESCO intangible heritage
The Tuscany Region is leading the effort to have the Italian section of the Via Francigena recognized by UNESCO, with the aim of designating the historic pilgrimage route that has connected Canterbury to Rome since the Middle Ages as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The Via Francigena is the oldest and most significant medieval route li...
Important rulings from Italy’s Constitutional Court on civil rights
The Italian Constitutional Court issued two very important rulings for our country. The historically most important role of the Italian Constitutional Court - which is a body similar to, but not the same as, the Supreme Court in the US - is to rule on the constitutionality of laws and acts having the force of law issued by the State and Regions. Th...
Italian-language music now part of the ‘$100M+ club’ on Spotify
Spotify’s Loud & Clear initiative, which reveals data about stream counts and royalty payouts on the platform, has unveiled 2024 data for Italy. Royalties generated by Italian artists on Spotify jumped 20% year-on-year in 2024, to nearly EUR €150 million, or around USD $162 million at the average exchange rate for last year. Italian-language music...
The race to Sicily begins as United's latest inaugural flight lands in Italy
Ciao, Sicily. United Airlines just touched down on one of the most popular Italian islands. Flight 735 departed from United's Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hub and landed at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) as the airline's first-ever nonstop flight to Sicily. The 4,463-mile route, operated by a Boeing 767-400ER, is part of Uni...