An alternative Tuscany in northern Italy: fairytale hills and terracotta villages in Lombardy’s Oltrepò Pavese
Rising from the Po valley to the green Apennines, this little-visited region has good living down to a tee, with ...
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A ‘gorgeous medieval’ town in Tuscany and other readers’ tips across Italy
Tuscan town with Scottish vibes Among the highlights of the Garfagnana region of northern Tuscany is the Serchio valley, which ...
Merchants of Venice: 10 of the city’s most beautiful historic shops
From an elegant apothercary to a jewellers in a baroque salon, these stores all have atmospheric interiors and a history ...
How to make passata pomodoro like an Italian nonna
While store-bought tomato passata is cheap and convenient, there is simply no comparison to making it yourself from your own ...
Olive oil fraud and mislabelling cases hit record high in EU
Fifty potential cases in the first three months of this year as rising costs lead to increase in the parallel ...
All you need to know about the food, drink and produce of Piedmont
From complex wines and white truffles to artisanal beer and intense, creamy cheeses, Piedmont, the Italian province that took its ...
On this day in 2013: James Gandolfini, who was best known for his portrayal of Mafia boss and family man Tony Soprano died of a heart attack
James Gandolfini was an American actor whose remarkable talent and distinctive presence left an indelible mark on the world of ...
G7 leaders tackle the issue of migration on the second day of their summit in Italy
Leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations are turning their attention to migration on the second day of ...
On this day in 1945: Benito Mussolini executed
Benito Mussolini, the enigmatic figure known for his fervent nationalism and authoritarian rule, left an indelible mark on the history ...
Rich Americans who want a backup plan are getting second passports. These are the countries they’re choosing.
The mega-rich in America are worried about social and political instability. As a backup plan, they've begun acquiring second passports. ...