Florence, the stunning capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, which attracts millions of tourists each year, is taking drastic steps to tackle overtourism. The city’s Mayor, Sara Funaro, and her cabinet have approved a 10-point plan that includes banning certain items from the city’s historic centre, according to an announcement from City Hall. This includes a … Read more
The Oura Ring 4 Courtesy: Oura LISBON — Samsung’s foray into smart rings isn’t concerning the boss of the product category’s pioneer, Oura — in fact, Tom Hale says he’s seeing a boost in business. “I’m sure that a major tech company making an announcement saying: ‘Hey, this is a category that matters. It’s going to be … Read more
MILAN — A little self-treat can come under many guises: for some, it can be found in the pages of a book, in a new pair of shoes or a day spent at a spa. For others it is served as a good meal or a simple walks in nature. For designers Riccardo Audisio and Yago … Read more
After a court in Rome on Tuesday refused to detain seven migrants in Albania and referred the matter to the European Court of Justice, Musk wrote on X that the Italian judges “need to go.” Mattarella, who also heads the body governing Italy’s judiciary, defended the judges and chided Musk for his statements, especially given … Read more
PASSENGERS flying from two major Scots airports could soon face travel chaos as pilots from a major budget airline are set to strike. Pilots and cabin crew for popular airline Wizz Air are set to walk out later this month for 24 hours as part of the industrial action. 1 Pilots and cabin crew at … Read more
Keep your moccasins on and the espresso at the ready because things are about to get awfully Italian in Brussels. Giorgia Meloni’s man, Raffaele Fitto, hits the auditorium to defend his expertise and diplomatic credentials while being considered for an executive vice president role overseeing some €400 billion in funding for poorer regions. And things … Read more
A white truffle from Alba in Italy weighing nearly 1kg was auctioned for more than US$150,000 at the 25th World Alba White Truffle Auction charity gala dinner held in Hong Kong on November 10. The 908g (2lb) white truffle sold for HK$1.2 million (US$154,000). It was part of a single lot that also included a … Read more
“The hesitation to intervene in our food choices stands in stark contrast to the commonly accepted use of pricing strategies to reduce demand for [fossil] fuels, as well as tobacco and alcohol,” the Wageningen paper observes. “Interventions are needed to support consumer behavior toward more healthy and sustainable diets.” Action should be targeted and nonintrusive, … Read more
Sardinia is home to one of the world’s rare “blue zones” where a greater number of people live to 100 or more. The zone consists of a cluster of villages on the Italian island, which bluezones.com says are inhabited by locals with a rare genetic “quirk” linked to exceptional longevity. The blue zone areas of … Read more
THE GLACIER Hotel in Italy claims to be the highest in Europe, with guests only able to reach its dizzying heights on a cable car. Located near Maso Corto, one of the highest villages in Italy, the hotel welcomes guests throughout the year. 5 The Glacier hotel is the highest hotel in Europe with its … Read more
