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Glitzy Como, sporty Garda, refined Maggiore – these are the A-listers of the Italian lakes. Little Lago d'Iseo hardly gets a mention by comparison. The pages of the brochures are distinctly empty of its name. Therein lies the charm, the reason why this hidden S-bend of water in the Lombard Alps is surely among the best lakes in the country. Snaking...

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Today is World Lasagna Day. Lasagna is tipically Italian, of course: but who really owns this beloved dish, Naples in Campania or Bologna in Emilia Romagna? That question sparks an ongoing debate between the two cities. Some claim the original lasagna includes salami and ricotta, while others argue it was born with meat sauce and béchamel. Putting...

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Since 1989, Valter Longo has dedicated his research to understanding the factors that contribute to overall health and longevity. About 20 years ago, Longo returned to Italy where he grew up, seeking to better study the practices that have helped regions like Sardinia become home to some of the world’s longest-living people. Longo is the director o...

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Ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, the National Hockey League (NHL) and Serie A will collaborate in a content partnership to demonstrate synergies between the two sports.  Also in association with the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA), both leagues will join forces to work on flagship events leading up to the Winter O...

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Cascina Don Guanella in Valmadrera is a social farming project aimed at welcoming, caring for, training and integrating into the workforce young people with difficulties and at serious risk of social exclusion. The initiative is inspired by the figure of Don Luigi Guanella, who lived in the area at the end of the 19th century. The Cascina is a soci...

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When it comes to saving money, not all regions of Italy are created equal. A recent report analyzing household savings across the country has revealed a clear divide between northern and southern provinces, with some areas managing to put aside more than double the national average. The data, compiled by an Italian think tank, paints a detailed pic...

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Are you looking for valuable authentic tips for visiting Lake Maggiore like a local? This jewel of Northern Italy, nestled between Piedmont, Lombardy, and Switzerland, boasts a wealth of stunning artistic and architectural treasures. Renowned for its lush botanical gardens, breathtaking landscapes, and historic mansions, Lake Maggiore is rich in ca...

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  L'Italian Workmen's Club di Madison in Wisconsin è dichiarato monumento storico nazionale La Ferrero compra la storica azienda americana di cereali Kellogg per 3,1 miliardi di dollari L'Italia dello sport in America: Chiellini, Rossi, Banchero e Marelli E' stato pubblicato "The View From Lake Como", il nuovo libro di Adriana Trigiani Il costume d...

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  Social egg freezing in Puglia: a new path to reproductive freedom Cutting through the red tape: Italy’s push to simplify bureaucracy The summer lotus bloom of Mantua in Lombardy Digital habits and media literacy in Italy Italy relaunches mining with new national exploration program Turin named European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025 Made in Carcer...

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Operagoers have been warned they will be banned from entering Milan’s prestigious La Scala theatre if they turn up wearing shorts, tank tops or flip-flops. Kimonos, however, are acceptable. The venue’s management team reminded people how not to dress for an opera after complaints that some spectators were donning attire more suitable for the beach....

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