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Vermiglio, the feature film directed by the Bolzano-based director, is on the shortlist announced today by the Academy in the Best International Film category. The Italian film is among the 15 foreign films that are still in the race to be selected. Final nominations will be announced on January 12, while the 97th Academy Awards ceremony is schedul...

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Thrill seekers and extreme sports lovers will find Italy is the ideal place in which to experience their passions. The "Belpaese" in fact offers endless opportunities to practice all types of extreme sports: ground, air or water ones. This is the country of national parks, mountain ranges and rivers full of water which make rafting one of the most...

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The alpine apples of South Tyrol have been sustaining the local economy for hundreds of years and are an important part of the area’s tradition and culture. For many centuries, apple trees were planted around farmsteads and the apples were eaten by rural families.  These “orchards” provided valuable food and also enjoyed special legal protection. T...

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Maura Delpero's “Vermiglio” has already won the “Silver Lion - Grand Jury Prize” at the last Venice Film Festival and is in the running for the Oscars, awaiting the shortlist for the “International Feature Film Award” category of the 97th edition, which will be announced on Dec. 17. Yesterday the announcement on Cbs: the film has been included amon...

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Scena is a jewel nestled in the South Tyrolean Alps. Situated on a sunny plateau above Merano, this charming village is an ideal destination in every season of the year; from summer to full winter magic, Scena offers an atmosphere that enchants every visitor with breathtaking views, crystal-clear air and a local culture as enveloping as it is vibra...

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It's OK to plan an entire trip around the fact that a place is particularly beautiful, photogenic, or heck, just downright Instagrammable. It's OK to want to appreciate gorgeous things and places and want to share them with your friends, family, and the world at large on social media. And this holiday season, you can make all that happen by heading...

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There was good news for the north Italian province of Milan in this year's Quality of Life in Italy report, carried out by ItaliaOggi in collaboration with Rome's La Sapienza University. The 26th edition of the annual survey puts Milan at the top of the rankings, followed by Bolzano in second place and Monza and Brianza joint third in 2024. The rep...

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The Shanghai Global ranking of academic subjects rewards our universities, which achieve several excellent rankings. The absolute best is that of the Federico II in Naples, which is third in the world for Pharmacy. It is followed by the European University Institute of Fiesole in the Florence province, Tuscany, which gets sixth in the world ranking...

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I always say the golden ticket to having a good time on the trail is having a sense of humor. And being prepared—prepared for anything. And when it comes to the Alta Via 1 Dolomites hike, these are all essential, especially the planning part. The Alta Via 1 (aka AV1) is a multi-day hut-to-hut hike in Italy that cuts through some of the most beautif...

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Tree houses, once a dream for many children, are becoming an increasingly popular reality for adults as well. This phenomenon is spreading globally and has also found increasing popularity in Italy, especially in the area of eco-tourism. The possibility of living in direct contact with nature and experiencing a unique living experience, suspended a...

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