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Off Court News Bravo: Behind the rise of Sinner & an Italian tennis empire Italy’s emergence as a tennis super power – and two-time reigning Davis Cup champion – has been built on very solid foundations laid over many years November 24, 2024 Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour Jannik Sinner is leading the charge of Italians on […]
Dozens of Italian police officers and social workers deployed by Italy’s far-right government in migrant centres in Albania have returned home, after it emerged that the facilities, praised as a model to reduce refugee arrivals, have been empty for weeks. Just over a month after the much-publicised opening of the multimillion-euro detention centres for asylum […]
Franco’s forward-thinking approach extended beyond fabrics. In the 1980s, he introduced environmental consciousness into Loro Piana’s operations, recognizing early the importance of sustainability. By investing in natural fibres and eschewing synthetic materials, Loro Piana solidified a dedication to ecological stewardship, constructing water purification plants and establishing a water-treatment facility in Mongolia to support the communities […]
Giuseppe Valditara was accused on Tuesday of racist propaganda after falsely claiming that violence against women was the fault of immigrants, despite official data to the contrary. A member of the far-right League party of Matteo Salvini, Valditara told parliament on Monday: “Male domination no longer exists.” He said: “The increase in incidences of sexual […]
Franca Gherardini used to cherish the sublime views from her home in Caldes, a village surrounded by forests on the slopes of the Brenta Dolomites in northern Italy’s Trentino province. But now she tries to shut out the scene as much as possible, rolling down the window canopy in the morning to avoid looking towards […]
The manager of a small hotel in northern Italy refused a reservation made by an Israeli couple, accusing Israeli people of being “responsible for genocide.” Jewish groups decried the incident as an example of antisemitism. The couple had booked two nights for the beginning of November at the Hotel Garni Ongaro in Selva di Cadore, […]
Language is the soul of cultural expression. For a multilingual writer, the most fundamental decision is about which language to write in. Many non-native speakers of English are drawn to it for its practical advantages and artistic possibilities. As a native Chinese writing in English, I remain fascinated by this matter, for it touches the […]
A hiker in the northern Italian Alps has stumbled across the first trace of what scientists believe to be an entire prehistoric ecosystem, including the well-preserved footprints of reptiles and amphibians, brought to light by the melting of snow and ice induced by the climate crisis. The discovery in the Valtellina Orobie mountain range in […]
Italy is a popular house-hunting destination among foreign nationals, with many being attracted by the prospect of purchasing a holiday home on the country’s sunny coastline or in one of its many quaint countryside villages. While there have long been adverts targeting foreign buyers, there is now an increasing number of social media accounts advertising […]
Italianni’s Creamy Clam Dip, Zeppole with classic marinara sauce and Garlic and Cheese Zeppole. (Interaksyon/Bianca Ysabel Abrencillo) A chef’s kiss for the newest food selections at Italianni’s, serving up American-Italian cuisine. Food enthusiasts craving American-Italian flavors can indulge in a variety of the restaurant’s latest offerings, from appetizers to desserts. Appetizers and salads Savory donuts […]