Articles by ITALY
Wed, 06/18/2008 - 03:36
The beatification of Pope Pius XII will not take place in the near future, according to Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See's press off…
Wed, 06/18/2008 - 03:28
The center right triumphed in the eight provincial votes held in Sicily on Sunday and Monday winning all that was up for grabs, including the three 'r…
Wed, 06/18/2008 - 03:18
A champion ex-harness racer worth millions of euros at stud was stolen Monday night from one of Italy's top stud farms.The owner of the stud farm near…
Tue, 06/17/2008 - 10:29
Roberto Donadoni expects a top-level display from the Azzurri in Tuesday night's Euro 2008 survival battle against France.''This evening we're going t…
Tue, 06/17/2008 - 06:21
What market in Italy is complete without the stall absolutely bursting with the colours of sweet peppers in all shapes and sizes. You can roast them,…
Tue, 06/17/2008 - 04:07
American director Ron Howard was refused permission to film scenes in Rome churches for his latest movie, Angels and Demons, because the story does no…
Tue, 06/17/2008 - 04:01
Italy is the European and world leader for the production of organic wine, according to a report drawn up for the 16th congress of the International F…
Tue, 06/17/2008 - 03:48
Italians may be marrying less but they are spending more on their weddings and honeymoons, according to a report from national statistics bureau Istat…
Tue, 06/17/2008 - 03:41
The government's moves since taking office last month are ruining a post-electoral climate of goodwill established with the opposition, centre-left le…
Tue, 06/17/2008 - 03:35
Pope Benedict XVI on Monday spoke out against arms trafficking which he said foments violence that sometimes strikes against the Church.The pope made…
Tue, 06/17/2008 - 03:24
Big cruise liners are devastating the Venice lagoon damaging not only the environment but also creating a health hazard for residents, environmental g…
Tue, 06/17/2008 - 03:11
Antonio Cassano has been tipped to start for Italy against France in the old rivals' Euro 2008 Group C survival battle on Tuesday night.Coach Roberto…
Mon, 06/16/2008 - 09:35
An increasing number of Italian wine producers are making kosher wine, including the famed vineyard of Feudi di San Gregorio in the southern region of…
Mon, 06/16/2008 - 09:25
Florence University's LENS lab in Sesto Fiorentino has executed research that opens new doors in the study of electric conductors and for the first ti…
Mon, 06/16/2008 - 09:14
A dentist in the northern Italian city of Genoa is offering his services on the Internet in exchange for sex.''Dentist, 40, offers free dental care of…
Mon, 06/16/2008 - 09:03
Lecce won a promotion play-off against Albinoleffe Sunday night to join Chievo Verona and Bologna in Serie A next year.The three replace Parma, Empoli…
Mon, 06/16/2008 - 03:00
The Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Cambiano and SACE have signed an agreement with the goal of supporting the activities of Tuscan export businesses.…
Sun, 06/15/2008 - 03:52
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani is to receive France's most prestigious award, becoming a member of the Legion d'Honneur, it was announced Friday.…
Sun, 06/15/2008 - 03:50
Gelaterie that produce homemade gelato are booming all over Tuscany. The region currently counts 564 homemade gelato shops, an increase of 26% over 20…
Sun, 06/15/2008 - 03:49
Banca Cr Firenze and Centro Fidi Terziario have agreed to supply a 30 million euro plafond in financing for small and mid sized businesses in Tuscany,…