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A network suspected of financing al-Qaeda-linked jihadists has been dismantled by Italian police
June 2018
A network suspected of financing al-Qaeda-linked jihadists in Syria has been dismantled by Italian police. Fourteen people were arrested in Sardinia and in parts of northern Italy. Police say 10 of those detained were suspected of money laundering...
100+ migrants stranded in the Mediterranean for three days arrived in Italy
June 2018
More than 100 migrants who were stranded in the central Mediterranean for three days arrived in Italy last month. A diplomatic stand-off between Rome and London after the migrants were rescued off the coast of Libya ended with Rome deciding to...
Isole Tremiti has banned plastic cups, forks, plates, and other picnicware
June 2018
Isole Tremiti, a chain of islands off Italy’s eastern coast, has banned plastic cups, forks, plates, and other picnicware. The move comes after scientists measured alarming levels of plastic particles in the waters surrounding the archipelago,...
10% of the world's best beaches are in Italy
June 2018
Ten percent of the world’s best beaches are in Italy. This year, 368 Italian beaches in 175 different municipalities were awarded the Blue Flag, a marker based on 32 different criteria including water quality, environmental impact, access,...
Italy's "Father of Disco" celebrated his 78th birthday
June 2018
Italy’s “Father of Disco” celebrated his 78th birthday. Pioneering Italian composer Giorgio Moroder, famed for Oscar-winning soundtracks to “Flashdance,” “Top Gun” and “Midnight Express” and for his collaboration with music royalty like Donna...
Parmigiano Reggiano had its best ever year in 2017
June 2018
Italy’s famous Parmigiano Reggiano (fondly known as Parmesan in English) had its best ever year in 2017 producing a record-busting 147,000 tons and generating 2.2 billion euros in sales. While Italians still eat the majority of Parmesan, exports...
Pope Francis celebrated his name day by ordering ice creams for Rome's poorest
June 2018
Pope Francis celebrated his name day in April by ordering thousands of ice creams for Rome’s poorest. Francis, whose real name is Jorge (George) Mario Bergoglio celebrated Saint George’s Day “with the most needy and the homeless of Rome,” a Vatican...
Gina Lollobrigida has been honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
June 2018
Italian screen icon, Gina Lollobrigida, dubbed ‘the most beautiful woman in the world,’ has been honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. As one of the world’s most iconic leading ladies, Lollobrigida appeared in about 60 movies, but her...
June 2018 Events
June 2018
June 1 – 5 – MUV Music and Digital Art Festival, Florence. Every year the Renaissance city hosts a cutting-edge festival of electronic music, installations and workshops. More than 50 concerts and D.J. sets will take place during the festival.June...
Italy in May
May 2018
With spring now in full swing, the month of May is an incredible time to visit Italy. Although prices begin to rise for flights and hotels as May kicks off Italy’s high season, the price is worth it. The weather is warm, but not too warm. The...
