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The rankings of the Italian regions' healthcare system, published by the Ministry of Health, evaluate three indicators: hospital activity, prevention, and district-level services. For each indicator, a score is assigned based on the quality of care in each region, up to a maximum of 100 points. By adding up the scores from the three categories, the...

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Speck Alto Adige PGI experienced a robust performance in 2024, with certified production rising 12.8% and export sales accounting for 32.7% of total output. Germany, the United States, and France remained the primary export destinations, while in Italy, the premium smoked delicacy reinforced its position as one of the country’s top-exported cured m...

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Whenever I indulged in travel daydreams about Italy, I pictured a land of glorious Roman ruins, cliff-face villages, Aperol spritzes in the sun and incredible pasta. That all changed when I visited the Alpe di Siusi region in the Italian Dolomites during the depths of winter and discovered a different world and culture, with decidedly fewer crowds...

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The Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano (FAI) gathered hundreds of volunteers at Teatro alla Scala in Milan - the city where FAI was founded and operates - to celebrate its 50th anniversary since its establishment in 1975. Rather than just a retrospective celebration, the event was an opportunity to express gratitude to the volunteers, members, donors, s...

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2024 was a memorable year for Italian sports, thanks to the great achievements of the Italian athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Jannik Sinner, who won 73 matches out of the 79 played, won two Masters and became the first tennis player in history capable of winning the Davis Cup and Atp Finals in the same year, ending the s...

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Italian archaeologists recently uncovered a "monumental necropolis" that appeared to honor an elite class of people thousands of years ago, provincial officials announced this month. The ancient cemetery found in Trento, a northern Alpine city, includes at least 200 individual tombs, which experts believe date back to the early Iron Age, a pre-Roma...

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There are two new figures that confirm our importance in the world of tourism. Italy is becoming increasingly popular is wedding tourism. With its history, breathtaking landscapes and unique culture, Italy continues to be a favorite destination for couples from all over the world who want to celebrate the most important day of their lives with us....

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Speck has officially entered the Italian consumer basket, the index used by Istat to measure inflation. This inclusion underscores the growing importance of speck in Italian food culture. Known for its nutritional benefits, speck contains no more than 5% salt, is high in protein, delicately aromatic, light, and versatile, pairing well with a variet...

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The Italian Alps are set to host the next Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2028. This decision was taken by the IOC Members today during the 143rd IOC Session in Lausanne, following a presentation by the project leaders. Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 will be the fifth edition of the Winter YOG. Competitions will take place only in existing venues acr...

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Sweeping across northeastern Italy, the Dolomites form an ancient and mesmerising landscape. They set the ambience of this fabulous outdoor playground; an eternal lure for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts in the colder months and for hikers, mountain bikers and nature lovers in the summer. With delicious cuisine and wines, the region offers all...

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