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Paolina Grassi, 97, is the sole inhabitant of an abandoned Alpine hamlet in northern Italy, Casali Socraggio, on the Swiss border. It’s so isolated, it does not appear on many maps. Mrs Grassi has lived alone in the hamlet since 2016 when her sister, who lived with her, died. She used to lead a peaceful, bucolic life amid foxes and hens until local...

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Villa Firenze Contemporanea, a showcase that was inaugurated on October 19, 2023, was born with the ambition of highlighting contemporary art and the excellence of Italian design, through a showcase for artists and designers as well as for companies, with an intent to strengthen their role in this important market. The one-of-a-kind project showcas...

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Spanning three levels and nearly 1,142-square-meters of retail space, each floor is centered around a distinct visual narrative, driven by carefully selected colors and materials. Most notably, the color red, an iconic shade for the brand, is prominently featured. Upon entry, customers are greeted by grand double-doors with sculptural marble handle...

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The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington presents the screening of the film-documentary “The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive” directed by Salvatore Zannino, to celebrate this extraordinary Italian fashion designer’s life and contributions to beauty in the film, music, and fashion industries. “Gianni Versace’s life was such a compelling story tha...

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Tradition has it that St. Peter, passing through Naples on his way to Rome, met an elderly woman named Candida who was very ill. The apostle, in the name of Jesus Christ, cured her. After thanking him for the miraculous healing, the woman asked Peter to intercede for the healing of a friend of hers, Aspren (sometimes known in English as Asprenas),...

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Ferrari’s hybrid models outsold their petrol counterparts for the first time in Q3, as the Prancing Horse continues to ramp up its electrification programme. According to its latest results a total of 51 per cent of the brand’s deliveries were hybrids in the three months to the end of September. That figure has shot up from just 19 per cent at the...

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Officials in Delaware County recently wrapped up a trip to northern Italy, and the visit proved fruitful. The county says three Italian companies have signed Memorandums of Understanding to either establish or grow their operations in the county. Delaware County Commissioners President Shannon Henry and Vice President James King visited with 25 fir...

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Living in Italy offers a unique cultural experience, with a choice between living in an Italian village or a city. Each option comes with its own advantages and disadvantages, and it’s important to consider various factors when making this decision. Let’s explore both options to determine what’s best for you. Living in an Italian Village:There are...

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“Although I live among the people of this beautiful world, almost like one of them and working for clients in a serious and professional manner, in reality I live a secret, dream life.” Perhaps all architects of all periods have had a secret life, a forbidden desire, an impossible dream. No one, however, was ever able to realise it, especially in t...

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Americans are a bit obsessed with Italy right now. The viral Negroni Sbagliato trend last summer and the ubiquity of the Aperol Spritz have helped fuel this fire, which means more and more Americans want to drink like they’re relaxing on the Amalfi coast. Right now, that means the demand for spritzes and Negronis is at an all-time high. The most pr...

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