Italy

Queens of the high seas: Cunard’s latest £500m liner Queen Anne arrives in Southampton ahead of first cruise – and she will be helmed by legendary firm’s first female captain

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Cunard’s brand-new ship, Queen Anne, has entered UK waters for the first time, making a grand entrance into her home port of Southampton. The 14-deck, 113,000-tonne vessel – the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag – was greeted by a water salute on Tuesday night, having made her way to England’s south coast … Read more

Spain’s Deoleo says olive oil sector faces one of its toughest moments

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Extreme hot weather and persistent drought conditions have dealt a severe blow to olive oil production in southern Europe, resulting in a significant surge in prices.  Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Spain’s Deoleo, the world’s largest olive oil producer, says the industry needs to undergo a “profound transformation” as it grapples with one of … Read more

Expert on Italy reveals what it’s REALLY like to live there, from cars not stopping at pedestrian crossings to Italians shouting even when they’re not arguing (and how no one orders cappuccinos after dinner)

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Thinking of living in Italy using one of its newly launched digital nomad visas? You won’t be a tourist, so you’ll need to get to know the Italian way of life and blend in like a local. To make the learning curve more gentle, Laura Bruzzaniti, an Italian language and culture advisor at language learning … Read more

Energy storage is key to global renewable goals

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Paris, France —  G7 environment ministers committed on Tuesday to ramp up the production and deployment of battery storage technology, an essential component for increasing renewable energy and combating climate change. Here is how and why batteries play a vital role in the energy transition: Growing demand Batteries have been central to the rise of … Read more

Von der Leyen opens the door to Europe’s hard right – POLITICO

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The choice In her campaign pitch on Monday night, she told the audience, which included people tuning in to the livestream online and via about 100 “watch parties” around the world, she wanted to fight for a strong Europe for the sake of her children and grandchildren. Von der Leyen portrayed herself as a unifying … Read more

Miss Blumarine Childrenswear Line to Be Produced, Distributed by Gimel

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NEW LICENSE: Blufin and Italian manufacturer Gimel have signed a license for the production and worldwide distribution of the Miss Blumarine childrenswear line. The multiyear license will officially kick off with the spring 2025 collection dedicated to children and young girls. Aimed at strengthening the range’s international distribution, the deal is part of a wider plan … Read more

Rethinking EU restrictive measures     – POLITICO

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Are there unintended consequences to European Union sanctions against Russia? While rocked initially by the restrictions, Russia’s economy has shown remarkable resilience. Europe, on the other hand, is facing a year of glacial growth. There are also growing concerns around the legitimacy of some of the embargoes being issued by Brussels, the adverse impact on … Read more

Italy Digital Nomad Visa 2024: What Brits Need to Know

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Remote workers now have the convenience and flexibility of working from Italy thanks to the new digital nomad visa. After two years of the nation’s announcement towards the remote visa, on 4 April, the government announced the availability of the visa to remote workers. The visa application fee will be 116 euros, equivalent to around … Read more

How far have Chinese wines come? Awards crown best red, white and sweet wines, best value bottle, and more

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When one thinks of wine, countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile and Argentina are likely to come to mind before China. However, as the third largest country in the world by land mass, many parts of China are suitable for growing grapes and making wine. To give some perspective, Xinjiang, the region with … Read more

In Disney-fication of Venice, world hits its overtourism tipping point

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Demonstrators try to break through the blockade created by police officers to enter the city at Piazzale Roma, opposing the charge for tourists to enter the city on April 25, 2024 in Venice, Italy. Today Venice authorities launched a pilot program charging visitors a 5-euro entry fee in the hope that it will discourage at … Read more