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Italy, the birthplace of espresso, is a country where coffee isn’t just a beverage; it’s a cultural institution, a daily ritual, and a source of endless pleasure. Italian coffee culture is rich and deeply ingrained in the daily routine of locals and visitors alike. If you find yourself in Italy this season, embarking on a journey through its coffee scene is an essential experience. While classics like espresso, cappuccino, and macchiato reign supreme, Italy offers a diverse array of lesser-known coffee drinks that every coffee lover must experience. Here are five must-try coffees to savor during your Italian adventure: Caffè… Read more: Beyond Espresso and Cappuccino: 5 Must-Try Italian Coffees

At 23 years old, with courage to spare and a strong pull toward the ocean, Niccolò Banfi emerged from the latest edition of the Ocean Globe Race. Founded in 1973 and held every three years, this competition pits sailboats worldwide against each other in 9 or 10 extremely perilous stages. Sailor Niccolò Banfi aboard the Translated 9 A 65-foot sailboat and a crew of 16 people were Italian sailor Niccolò Banfi’s companions for over 5 months, covering 27 thousand nautical miles (approximately 50,000 km). The rules for the Ocean Globe Race stipulate that the crew must consist of 70% non-professionals.… Read more: Around the world in a sailboat: the story of Niccolò Banfi

Further restrictions and new smoking bans are on the horizon in Italy, aligning with new regulations proposed by many European countries. This is the decision of the state authorities, who aim to curb the consumption of tobacco products to reduce the concentration of pollutants in the air. However, uniform legislation is still lacking, with prohibitions varying between cities depending on the stance of the mayor. Therefore, my advice to tourists is to adequately inform themselves in advance to avoid, unfortunately, running into hefty fines that can exceed 200 euros. Milan and its secret dream of becoming smoke-free In the Milanese… Read more: New smoking bans in Italy: cigarettes halted

A new approach with the customer and especially a new way to enjoy an evening sipping a drink arrives in Turin. The robotic mind of Toni Compatto (the robot bartender) is entrusted with the arduous task of satisfying customers at every whim. Italy’s first robotic bar is more than just a passing trend; the well-structured program has a long-term project in mind to modernize the lifestyle of Italians. You know, in Italy, the bar is a relic, a piece of ours, and such will remain forever, but apparently, with a little innovation along the way. Toni Compatto can prepare up… Read more: In Turin debuts Shaker, the first robotic bar in Italy

The city of love has embraced a new concept of dining, challenging the frenzy and constant need to distract ourselves with social media on our phones. In a society where it’s more common to see two people sitting at the same table eating without exchanging a word, preferring to ignore each other and focus on their phones. This initiative of a new restaurant in Verona represents a beautiful challenge. At “Il Condominio” restaurant, there is only one rule At Il Condominio, a name not chosen by chance for a restaurant that aims to create a human-sized convivial atmosphere, there is… Read more: Verona, tech-free restaurant: the beauty of dining without a smartphone

Critical hours for one of the wonders of the western coast of Sardinia. Piscinas, renowned for being among the most beautiful beaches in the world, according to National Geographic, is in serious danger. The coastal waters are turning red due to hazardous discharges, raising concerns among environmentalists, naturalists, and even local businesses, especially with the imminent opening of the bathing season. Montevecchio Mine continues to pollute the sea Despite being definitively closed in 1991, the Montevecchio mine continues to release harmful heavy metals into the sea. It is currently contaminating the waters and damaging the natural landscape, including marine life.… Read more: Red Tide Emergency in Piscinas, Sardinia

The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is kicking off 2024 with change and innovation. After ending 2023 with a historic record of visitors (over 5 million), the prestigious museum complex is embracing change. New openings are on the horizon, with fresh dates and extended hours to enhance the tourist experience. If you’re planning to visit the Uffizi or considering returning, here are all the updates! New Openings, Evenings, and Special Director Simone Verde has decided to open the museum on Mondays, albeit on special occasions. Traditionally, Monday has been the museum’s day of closure, but this practice is about to change.… Read more: Uffizi, New Openings: All the Updates

A sigh of relief from the San Martino Polyclinic in Genoa, where an unprecedented procedure in the history of Italian medicine has concluded. The young patient was discharged from the hospital less than 20 days after the surgery, and just 3 days after intensive care at the hospital. This is the first liver transplant in Italy without stopping the blood circulation. Innovative technique: a first in Italy Before the pioneering procedure at the San Martino Polyclinic led by Dr. Enzo Andorno, an organ transplant without interrupting blood circulation had never been performed. The team constantly perfused the transplanted liver from… Read more: First liver transplant without interruption of blood circulation performed in Italy

It concludes with a bang and tremendous success for the athletes of the Italian national swimming, water polo, diving, and artistic swimming teams. Italy climbed the podium a remarkable 19 times in the XXI edition of the World Swimming Championships held in Doha, Qatar, from February 12th to 18th. Italian National Team Scores a Deluge of Medals 3 gold medals, 10 silver medals, and 6 bronze. A rich haul places Italy in fifth place on the medal table, behind only China, the United States, Australia, and the Netherlands. Returning home from the Qatar expedition more than satisfied is Simona Quadarella,… Read more: Doha 2024 Swimming World Championships: Italy with 19 Medals

Italy had the fortune and honor of witnessing the basketball ace, the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century, play on its soil. On the occasion of his birth anniversary (February 17, 1963), we cannot overlook a brief stint in his career that not everyone knows about. A young MJ, in his rookie year, played an exhibition match in the summer of ’85 to launch the Air Jordan I. The rest is history… and we loved it. Nike chose MJ as the new face It might seem paradoxical, but it is certainly a distant memory. However, the multinational Nike… Read more: That time when Michael Jordan played in Italy

Salvatore Fanconi has been in the spotlight in the past few hours after successfully passing medical examinations and tests for the renewal of his driver’s license. “It’s important for me to stay active and not rely on others,” he said, and surely his family couldn’t be prouder of him. 101 Years Old but Still Eager to Act He is a true machine, a rock more than solid. Preserving physical fitness and health like Salvatore’s at 101 isn’t easy; he still has the strength, clarity of mind, and courage to hit the road. In addition to his record-breaking physical condition, Salvatore… Read more: Record in Italy: Former Naval Operator Renews Driver’s License at 101 Years Old

A remarkable story emerges from the Bambin Gesù Pediatric Hospital in Rome: during a cesarean section, a newborn underwent successful surgery for a throat tumor. Thanks to timely intervention, the newborn is doing well and is now with his family, without any postoperative complications. First case in Italy of Exit-to-ECMO cesarean section This case was unique for Italy as well, as the tumor afflicting the newborn was of such large dimensions (as can be seen), extending from the shoulder to the chin, making breathing impossible after birth. The challenge for the doctors was immense: the tumor, the size of the… Read more: First time in Italy: newborn operated on during cesarean section for throat tumor

In Palermo, a monument is set to be installed in honor of Aron, the dog who was burned alive by his owner on January 14th. The 46-year-old, homeless at the time, had tied his puppy to a pole and set him on fire on a sidewalk in the historic center of the Sicilian capital. The immediate alarm was raised by law enforcement, volunteer associations, animal rights groups, and various institutions, along with the involvement of the healthcare sector. Popular psychosis and surge in false reports On the same day, as reconstructed from the events, neighbors had already reported to the… Read more: Monument to commemorate Aron, the dog burned alive

January 28, 2024: A new page in the world of tennis has been written in green, white, and red. A success awaited many and was already in the air. Jannick Sinner has made history by triumphing over the Polish player Daniil Medvedev. The current number 3 in the world could not hinder the ascent of our athlete on Australian soil, granting him his 11th triumph in his luminous and precocious career. Epic come back for the South Tyrolean Finally, after an incredible year and exponential physical and mental growth, the young man born in August 16, 2001, emerged deservedly victorious… Read more: Jannick Sinner is the first Italian to win the Australian Open

Italy is the European country with the highest number of speed cameras, a fact that doesn’t surprise me as an Italian driver. More than 8,000 speed cameras have been installed, compared to around 3,800 in Germany and just over 4,000 in the United Kingdom. The fine for speeding is far from pleasant, especially because speed cameras are often installed in strategic positions that make them difficult to spot. Fleximan knows this well, the current people’s hero, the speed camera slayer, now the dark knight of social media. Not all heroes wear a mask; some carry an angle grinder This is… Read more: In Italy, it’s a hunt for Fleximan, the speed camera slayer

From a social trendsetter to the center of a commercial scandal, Chiara Ferragni, the renowned Italian influencer, has been fined by the Antitrust for her promotional campaign during Pink Christmas 2022, dubbed the Pandoro-Gate. She is under investigation for alleged unfair business practices that may have harmed uninformed buyers. The impact has been significant: 157,000 followers lost in the first two weeks since the news surfaced. Amidst strategy, misguided marketing, and some blatant lies coming to light, let’s explore what has transpired so far for the social media queen. The media case quickly circled the social media world, earning the… Read more: Pandoro-Gate: Recap of Chiara Ferragni’s Media Controversy

On December 18, the Japanese airline ANA (All Nippon Airways) opened executive offices in Milan, establishing new communication links between Italy and Japan. The Milan Malpensa-Tokyo route, with no layovers, emerges as a front-runner in long-haul routes between Europe and Asia. Initially proposed in 2020, the project had been stalled due to the COVID-19 emergency that same year. All Nippon Airways’ New Hub in Milan Good news for those eager to reach the Land of the Rising Sun from Italy! Various routes connecting the two continents were already operational, departing from Stockholm, London, Brussels, Paris, and Munich, all provided by… Read more: ANA Launches Direct Milan Malpensa-Tokyo Flight

A goal that has been pursued for years has finally been achieved at Papa Giovanni Hospital in Bergamo. A team of 50 people, a 13-hour surgery, and a heart stopped for 20 minutes. In detail, this is the story of a family that decided to donate their child’s organs to save the lives of four other children. The recounting of events After some complications and the worst prognosis for a 16-year-old boy sadly confined to bed due to a congenital disease, the parents were faced with the option of donating their son’s organs. A proposal that was accepted will bring… Read more: Breaking News: First Transplant in Italy To A Child From A Donor With A Stopped Heart 

Italy, and particularly the Lombard county seat, clinched another bizarre yet unique record this year. Indeed, Milan stands out as the brightest city in Europe from October to December, outshining major tourism and luxury hubs like Stockholm, Oslo, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. Milan is obsessed with Christmas lights From space, stars take a back seat to the brilliance and glow emitted by the fashion capital. NASA’s images are awe-inspiring, clearly highlighting the stark contrast with other equally populated cities such as Naples and Rome. This suggests that in the city, one of the country’s most significant economic centers, the Christmas spirit… Read more: During the holidays, Milan is the brightest city in Europe, as seen from space

It’s not a science fiction movie or a bizarre episode from some apocalyptic series. It’s the recent frontier in technology developed by the Carabinieri. A brand-new robot dog has just been enlisted to reduce danger for Carabinieri and military personnel during the most challenging operational situations. Saetta: The Most Obedient Dog, Even More than the Flesh-and-Blood Ones Innovation also means raising the safety standards for military personnel in the most risky contexts: the Carabinieri welcome the robot dog Saetta! This is how the world was introduced to this first model, raising our expectations for its performance. The Italian Police emphasize… Read more: Saetta is the New Robot Dog Enlisted by the Carabinieri

The recent Main Streets Across the World 2023 report by the American real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield doesn’t come as a surprise, outlining the list of the world’s most luxurious streets. The primary selection criterion was the cost of shop rentals, and Via Monte Napoleone in Milan, one of the four streets in the Quadrilatero della Moda (Fashion Square), met expectations. With an average price of €18,000 per square meter per year, it is placed only behind New York’s Fifth Avenue, which commands over €20,000 annually. Main Streets Across the World 2023 Ranking The 2023 ranking sees Milan‘s famous… Read more: Via Monte Napoleone Ranks as the Second Richest Street Worldwide

In Milan, the long-awaited Umarelli Express has recently made its debut, capturing the attention of citizens of all ages. This unique rail journey has won the hearts of seniors and retirees, who, with their characteristic construction site observers’ attitude, are enjoying unprecedented moments of leisure. In Municipality 6 of Milan, where this adventure began, new stops and dates are continually being added, offering seniors the opportunity to leave their homes and enjoy the city’s construction site panorama that they hold dear. The Umarelli Express is a Sensational Success The recent editions on October 14th and 15th and November 18th have… Read more: The Umarelli Express in Milan: A Journey of Smiles and Construction Sites

We recently learned about the death of the lifeguard dog who holds the record for the most lives saved. Flash, a very talented black-haired Labrador female, passed away at the age of 17 after 15 years of honorable duty throughout Campania’s and beyond’s shores. Flash was a member of the Tyrrhenian Sea Rescue Dog School Her career is the envy of every other rescue canine. More than 20 people have been saved from death as a result of her towing force, precision in operation, and cold blood. She was owned by Biagio D’Aniello, a professor of Zoology at the University… Read more: Flash, the lifeguard dog who saved more than 20 lives, has died

Romans aim to make Rome’s EUR Lake swim-friendly within 5 years. Romans aim to make Rome’s EUR Lake swim-friendly within 5 years. Romans aim to make Rome’s EUR Lake swim-friendly within 5 years. The absence of a lovely sea nearby to cool down during the hot summer days is a modest but major challenge for Rome and its citizens. During the summer, the Romans seek refuge on the coastal beaches or in the Castle Lakes, but a root shift is on the way. With an 8 million euro investment, EUR S.p.A. hopes to have Lake EUR swimming within the next… Read more: Romans aim to make Rome’s EUR Lake swim-friendly within 5 years

“It is unconscionable for the Province to cut off a natural life like this. We are all aware that the fate of a single tree cannot influence the fate of our ecosystem, but this story exemplifies how the administration views nature.” This is just one of the remarks that have been spreading on social media since October 23, when the province of Bolzano approved the removal of a 115-year-old fir tree. A tradition that has existed since 1959 but does not appear to be well embraced by Italians and others.  It may appear to be a contradiction in light of… Read more: Big commotion: 115-year-old fir cut down and handed to Austria for Christmas

Surprisingly, even 517 years after his death, the supreme explorer continues to speak of himself. The most recent news comes from a Swiss collection, where a collector has kept Cristoforo Colombo’s 1493 epistle in outstanding condition for a long time. De insulis nuper inventus The epistle, dubbed “Delle isole nuove“, comprises four sheets written in Latin on both sides. The Italian explorer appears to have detailed the topography, impressions, and sensations of the unknown islands he had just landed on following his first exploratory journey. He set out from Palos de la Frontera at 6 a.m. on August 3, 1492,… Read more: Cristoforo Colombo’s epistle was auctioned up for $3.9 million

This significant modification has been in effect since this morning, October 18, 2023. To combat the increasingly common phenomenon of scalping, in which clever tourists resell tickets at a higher price, Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano wanted to be sneaky. Tickets to see the Colosseum will be nominative starting today, a suggestion that was put on the table on September 20th and is now operational. To combat scalping, the Colosseum has implemented security measures Positive remarks from Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, who has long advocated for this vital bureaucratic innovation. As a result, the capital is attempting to address a long-standing… Read more: Colosseum revolution: starting today, only name tickets will be available

Unfortunately for Italian culture and tradition, over the last 20 years, 3 million young Italians have left seeking a better future overseas. To date, there are 10 million 200 thousand young people in Italy between the ages of 18 and 34, a reduction of -23.2% from 2003. One data point stands out above the rest. Italy has the lowest proportion of people aged 18 to 34 in the EU (in 2021,17.5%; the EU average is 19.6%). What is going on with young Italians? The Mezzogiorno (Southern Italy) is the main protagonist of the most recent ISTAT analysis, where the situation… Read more: Over the last 20 years, more than 3 million young Italians have fled the country

Gravel roads in Italy The most famous gravel road easily accessible by motorcycle is the “Eroica” Eroica is a dirt road in Tuscany just over 200km (120 miles) in length. The course will cover the most scenic portion of Tuscany including Chianti – Siena e Val d’Arbia – Montalcino – Val d’Asso – Crete Senesi – Val d’ Orcia – Castello del Brolio. L’Eroica began in the town of Gaiole in Chianti in 1997 when 92 bicycle riders got together to prevent the traditional white gravel roads of Tuscany, the strade bianche, from being paved over. Nowadays the Eroica bicycle race… Read more: Dirt Roads in Italy

Italians, as we all know, love bars. The café is the place where everyone gathers for conviviality and meetings, from breakfast to apéritif , passing through the day’s intermediate breaks, appetizers, snacks, and quick lunches. The guide Bar D’Italia 2024 was presented in Milan’s Manzoni Theatre. A ranking based on Chicchi e Tazzine is an assessment of the coffee offer. The Gambero Rosso investigation resulted in a list of the 45 most known bars in Italy that provide excellent and competent service. Today, I’d like to offer you the best of the best, the top five bars in the rating,… Read more: The 5 best Italian bars according to the Gambero Rosso