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Austin’s shopping scene continues to go upscale. Prada plans to set up shop in Austin, following fellow Italian fashion house Gucci into the Capital City. Prada, an iconic retail brand known for its high-end handbags, shoes, and clothing, is targeting Austin as part of a three- to five-year expansion in the U.S. “We are underinvested in the U.S.,”...

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Here is how houses and cities are decorated in Italy With the beginning of the month of December in many Italian cities people start to prepare their Christmas decorations. There are so many traditions that have been carried on for years. In fact the beginning of Christmas preparations coincides traditionally with the date of 8th December on occasi...

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Maybe you plan to travel to Italy for the holidays.  Perhaps you're Italian-American wondering if your family recipes are actually "traditional." Or possibly you just love learning about all things food from the Belpaese. No matter the reason, you may ask, "What Food Is Served During Christmas In Italy?" Here is a rundown of what food is served acr...

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The most famous Christmas markets in Italy are those located in the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige. They are usually the ones that get the most visitors, but why not go off the beaten track this year and discover other quaint markets from north to south? Here’s a selection of some great ones. Most of them are already under way and will cont...

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Energica Motor Company S.p.A. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of high performance 100% battery-powered electric motorcycles, announced it had expanded its network to 20 dealers in the U.S. Energica motorcycles are manufactured in the heart of the Italian Motor Valley incorporating state-of-the-art, race-derived technology. Ideanomics (NASD...

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Italians live longer, we know it: the people of the Belpaese are among the longest-living in the world, along with other Mediterraneans like the Spaniards, and the eastern masters of longevity, the Japanese. There are some parts of the country where our elders normally live well into their 90s and, often, easily reach and surpass 100 years, Cilento...

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A giant wooden sculpture of a dragon has emerged from a north Italian forest devastated by Storm Vaia three years ago. The winged dragon, described as the largest of its kind in Europe, was created by Venetian sculptor Marco Martalar and has taken social media by storm. The majestic sculpture, located in the Lavarone in the Trento region, is a trib...

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On February 6th 1967, Ferrari pulled off one of the most spectacular feats in its entire history when it took the top three places at the 24 Hours of Daytona in the first round of that year’s International World Sports Car Championship. The three cars that shot past the chequered flag in that legendary side-by-side finish on Ford’s home turf – in f...

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A unique collection of mosaic pieces created by young Italian artists is currently on display at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater through Jan. 16. There are approximately 50 pieces in the collection in a range of sizes, each displaying technical proficiency in the art of mosaics. “These pieces are something unique; they are not typical,” said Guglielmo...

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“Not only sea, sun and grattatella“, would answer any Sicilian to the question “Christmas in Sicily, really??”. Yes, because, in any season, Sicily offers enchanting views, suggestive places and atmospheres, moments to remember and unique dishes to taste. Yes, really, even at Christmas! The tradition of Christmas here is very strong and you can imm...

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