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Italian ski racer Federica Brignone wrapped up the season-long giant slalom title on Tuesday at the World Cup finals in a race won by Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland in Sun Valley, Idaho. Brignone needed to finish just 13th or better in the final run to clinch the discipline crown and wound up second. She finished 0.14 seconds behind Gut-Behrami's...

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Rolling hills dotted with cypress trees, medieval towers peeking through the morning mist, and endless rows of sun-kissed vines – this is Tuscany, where wine isn’t just a drink; it’s a way of life. For wine lovers, staying at a vineyard means waking up to the gentle sounds of harvest, learning age-old traditions, and discovering the stories behind...

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On a mile-high terrace, I took my seat at an old wooden table, shed a layer, and slid on my ski goggles to look up at the sun. A paraglider on skis was dipping between the peaks of Tofana and Cristallo in Cortina’s Ampezzo Valley. This is winter in Northern Italy. It’s pink rock spires at sunset over an Aperol Spritz and antipasto, or apple strudel...

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Digital nomadism is an increasingly popular trend among professionals and freelancers who work remotely, combining productivity and travel. Sardinia, with its mild climate, breathtaking landscapes and excellent quality of life, is becoming a popular destination for digital nomads seeking a balance between work and well-being. This remote working mo...

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Whether landing a gorgeous villa in Tuscany or a sunny bungalow in Positano, retiring in Italy has its advantages. Those benefits include a warm climate, robust culture, rich history, and a reasonably straightforward path to citizenship. All those benefits help make “Viva Italia” a tempting calling card for US retirees. “During my sabbatical in Tus...

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It is no coincidence that Italy is often described as “the land of a hundred bell towers.” While this expression is sometimes used to highlight divisiveness, suggesting that everyone looks out for themselves at the expense of unity and common purpose, it is also a highly accurate depiction of the country. In reality, Italy has far more than a hundr...

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Sicily's wines, once mainly used for blending, have come into their own, and it's about time. Nero d'Avola, Sicily's famed red wine grape, is at last being celebrated for its bold, fruit-forward flavor, which pairs so wonderfully with Sicilian cuisine. Winemaking on one of Europe's largest islands dates back millennia — to around 4,000 B.C., in fac...

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Young Europeans believe they frequently encounter fake news, but they are also confident in their ability to recognize disinformation: this is the picture that emerges from the European Parliament's Youth Survey 2024, which examined the views of citizens aged 16 to 30 across the European Union.   In Italy, the scientific outreach event of the...

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As highlighted by a study recently presented, Tuscany is the preferred Italian region for European buyers seeking to invest in high-end properties in Italy. With 20% of total searches, Florence and the other 9 Tuscan provinces take the top spot.   According to updated land registry data through 2022, there were 68,720 high-end properties in It...

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A series of roadshows tied to the SelectUSA initiative have been held in Treviso, Bologna, and Milan, bringing together Italian enterprises and US state-level investment bodies. These events included commercial, R&D, assembly, and manufacturing activities. They aimed to match Italian firms with US Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) from over...

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"Hallelujah!" was the joyous cry of many Catholics as Pope Francis left Rome's Gemelli hospital on Sunday after a month-long battle with pneumonia. But it wasn’t just a word of relief – it's also the name of a new gelato flavour. Coinciding with the Pope’s much-anticipated release, Rome saw the debut of "Hallelujah" gelato, a new creation that comb...

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While most visitors to Italy flock to more well-known locations such as Rome, Venice, or Florence, many small villages with equal amounts of charm are often overlooked. One mountain town in the stunning Campania region of southern Italy is known for its medieval architecture and culinary delights. Avellino, located around 40 minutes by car from Nap...

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