Even tomb raiders have to deal with a market in crisis: in the first half of 2009, thefts of Italy’s art and historical treasures were down 52% compared to last year. Some 12,716 precious artifacts were stolen from churches, archeological sites, museums and private homes in the first six months of 2008, while 6,000 items [...]
Mothers in Verona, Italy can pop in to city-run pharmacies the next time they need to breast-feed. They’ll find a quiet back room with a comfortable chair, changing table and bathroom. Thanks to a short training course for pharmacists, they should also find an understanding environment. Participating pharmacies have the above logo, which somewhat redundantly [...]
To celebrate 30 years in business, an Italian supermarket is staging a lottery where the prizes include ten jobs. Customers, who must be local residents and over 18, might pick up a job along with the pasta at supermarket chain Tigros. The ad for the publicity ploy (above) says: “I went shopping and found a [...]
