A program featuring high-kicking grannies accidentally flashing their panties was served up as an alternative to the usual sexy ‘garnish girls’ gracing Italian TV programs. “Velone” is low-budget summer TV fare at best: a 20-minute pseudo-talent contest for women over 65 that kicks off with a recycled theme song from last years’ version — a [...]
by Nicole Martinelli posted Thu 10 July 9:38 am Big, fat traditional Italian weddings have become so expensive that would-be brides and grooms are begging, borrowing and, yes, stealing to have enough money for the big day. Recent nuptial-related crimes include a couple in Rome who were caught with fake scratch-off lottery tickets trying to [...]
Each month we introduce you to someone who has made the dream of picking up and moving to the Bel Paese a reality. In their own words they share the good parts, the bad parts and the just plain absurd moments of day-to-day life in Italy.Looking to move to Italy?Try the reader-recommended Survivor Package If [...]
zoomata staffposted Thu 10 July 8:56 am Sicily is the first Italian region to blow its own horn with a specially-composed anthem. This ode to Sicily sings of a ‘triangle of peace’ and the ‘honest sun that never sets’ — in a land that seems destined to make headlines for arrivals of boat people, the [...]
by Nicole Martinelli posted Tue 8 July 10:56 am Italy’s age-old custom of swordfishing isn’t likely to be stopped by EU law — instead last year’s ban on dangerous nets has created a league of ‘pirate’ fishermen willing to go to extreme measures for the days’ catch. Environmental group Legambiente reports finding the outlawed driftnets [...]
